I can see why people collect and deactivate em, a fascinating time in history, and they certainly do look very interesting. A dangerous hobby though, and reading his web-site having deactivated over 500 shells he must have got too relaxed about it. A shame. Still something makes me think he would ha...

That is a great shame. It puts everything into perspective somehow. I enjoyed reading his posts.

Heartfelt condolences to family and friends.