"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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I sort of trace the start of his decline to *Skipper's demise*. Skipper
used to keep Harry constantly on the defensive with his wit and cheap
shots, and people could almost empathize with Harry because of it.
Once that situation was gone, Harry's inherent hostility had to change
from Skipper, Bayliners and Derby, Kansas and find new outlets.

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Say what... "Skipper's demise" ???
Are you saying he's passed on or just left the group.