RIP Peter Skinner (paskinner)

[Nagraboy]

Just heard from a mutual friend that forum member Peter Skinner (paskinner) died last Sunday after a short illness at 71.

RIP Peter.

[hughtrimble]

I am very sorry to hear this, that's a real shock. He was such a part of this forum.

[jaytip]

Thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends. RIP.

[mtagrant]

Very sad to hear. Met up with him and went to his flat for a watch deal - a nice chap.

RIP Peter

[Enoch]

Very sad to hear. Met up with him and went to his flat for a watch deal - a nice chap.

RIP Peter

Likewise, went to his home to deliver a watch to him, he was very hospitable and insisted on taking me out for lunch. RIP🙁

[Dave+63]

So sorry to hear that.

RIP Peter

[mondie]

RIP Peter, that comes as quite a shock. Very sad for his family and friends, and a loss to TZ.

[RustyBin5]

Best wishes to his family. Difficult time for them

[tommyzzj]

Really sorry to hear that - RIP

[geordie]

Very sad to hear that, I always enjoyed his posts.

[Devonian]

Very sad to hear. RIP Peter.

[magirus]

Very sad indeed. It's always a shock when one of us departs. RIP.

[Onelasttime]

That's awful news.

I didn't always agree with him but he was an interesting contributer to the forum.

Thoughts are with his family. RIP.

[Speedy2254]

Sad news indeed. Condolences to his family and friends.

[TKH]

Sad to hear R.I.P...Peter

[gerrudd]

RIP Peter. I only had a brief interaction with him, but was very pleasant. My condolences to his family.

[cygnus]

I was meant to write a thread but was contemplating what to write I knew peter skinner for 36 years I was 12 when I met him as he was selling a phono cartridge for a turntable the the add was placed in hifi answers, he was amazed by my passion of Hi End audio considering my young age. I went to the BBC with my brother to meet peter not realising he was the news room editor that was the kind of person he was very humble. Over these years we became very close friends there was a time where we would speak every day for at least 20 years. He was like a father to me and helped me at the start of my business I was 14 at the time and also helped me throughout with wise words of wisdom. I in one sense introduced to watches many years back when i purchased a Patek nautilus power reserve for £6000 back in those days band new which seemed a lot of money back then lol. Around 2105 peter lost his interest in audio but increased his passion for watches. I spoke to peter on Friday while he was in hospital, and was meant to visit him this week sadly this never happened i got the sad news on Sunday after a phone call from his partner. Peter will be missed by many who knew him for his kindness and generosity and someone who was never afraid to speak his mind I for one most certainly miss my old friend

[RJM25R]

I was meant to write a thread but was contemplating what to write I knew peter skinner for 36 years I was 12 when I met him as he was selling a phono cartridge for a turntable the the add was placed in hifi answers, he was amazed by my passion of Hi End audio considering my young age. I went to the BBC with my brother to meet peter not realising he was the news room editor that was the kind of person he was very humble. Over these years we became very close friends there was a time where we would speak every day for at least 20 years. He was like a father to me and helped me at the start of my business I was 14 at the time and also helped me throughout with wise words of wisdom. I in one sense introduced to watches many years back when i purchased a Patek nautilus power reserve for £6000 back in those days band new which seemed a lot of money back then lol. Around 2105 peter lost his interest in audio but increased his passion for watches. I spoke to peter on Friday while he was in hospital, and was meant to visit him this week sadly this never happened i got the sad news on Sunday after a phone call from his partner. Peter will be missed by many who knew him for his kindness and generosity and someone who was never afraid to speak his mind I for one most certainly miss my old friend

Lovely words.

RIP

[learningtofly]

I was meant to write a thread but was contemplating what to write I knew peter skinner for 36 years I was 12 when I met him as he was selling a phono cartridge for a turntable the the add was placed in hifi answers, he was amazed by my passion of Hi End audio considering my young age. I went to the BBC with my brother to meet peter not realising he was the news room editor that was the kind of person he was very humble. Over these years we became very close friends there was a time where we would speak every day for at least 20 years. He was like a father to me and helped me at the start of my business I was 14 at the time and also helped me throughout with wise words of wisdom. I in one sense introduced to watches many years back when i purchased a Patek nautilus power reserve for £6000 back in those days band new which seemed a lot of money back then lol. Around 2105 peter lost his interest in audio but increased his passion for watches. I spoke to peter on Friday while he was in hospital, and was meant to visit him this week sadly this never happened i got the sad news on Sunday after a phone call from his partner. Peter will be missed by many who knew him for his kindness and generosity and someone who was never afraid to speak his mind I for one most certainly miss my old friend

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. RIP, Peter.

[spuds]

Shocked and saddened to learn of this.

RIP Peter, my condolences to his family and friends.

[paneristi372]

Absolutely shocked to hear this. My condolences to his family and friends.

[Neil.C]

Horrible news.

I liked Peter a lot.

A lot of knowledge and was a well respected member here.

RIP Peter.

[cygnus]

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. RIP, Peter.

Thank you he is surely missed i find myself wanting to call him and have a chat 36 years of my 48 years on this planet is a long time to know any one. The reality is we are here for a short time and does put a perspective on what really matters I will certainly pass on all the condolences here to his family I am sure they will be deeply touched.

[walkerwek1958]

Sad news, he was obviously well-regarded by those who knew him personally. Although I sometimes disagreed with him he always had something interesting to say, his passion for watches was clear to see.

[cygnus]

we now have provisional date for the funeral I have the permission of peter's partner to invite those who knew peter and would wish to pay there last respects please PM me Thank you Mik

[Raffe]

Sad news indeed, RIP Peter.

[markrlondon]

Oh dear, how sad. Condolences to everyone who knew him.

[Snowdon]

Thank you he is surely missed i find myself wanting to call him and have a chat 36 years of my 48 years on this planet is a long time to know any one. The reality is we are here for a short time and does put a perspective on what really matters I will certainly pass on all the condolences here to his family I am sure they will be deeply touched.

I echo what everyone else says. Sorry for your loss buddy

[LRB255]

I was meant to write a thread but was contemplating what to write I knew peter skinner for 36 years I was 12 when I met him as he was selling a phono cartridge for a turntable the the add was placed in hifi answers, he was amazed by my passion of Hi End audio considering my young age. I went to the BBC with my brother to meet peter not realising he was the news room editor that was the kind of person he was very humble. Over these years we became very close friends there was a time where we would speak every day for at least 20 years. He was like a father to me and helped me at the start of my business I was 14 at the time and also helped me throughout with wise words of wisdom. I in one sense introduced to watches many years back when i purchased a Patek nautilus power reserve for £6000 back in those days band new which seemed a lot of money back then lol. Around 2105 peter lost his interest in audio but increased his passion for watches. I spoke to peter on Friday while he was in hospital, and was meant to visit him this week sadly this never happened i got the sad news on Sunday after a phone call from his partner. Peter will be missed by many who knew him for his kindness and generosity and someone who was never afraid to speak his mind I for one most certainly miss my old friend

As already said lovely words and very sorry to hear of his passing, never corresponded with Peter but throughly enjoyed his threads and participation to the forum RIP

[Ventura]

RIP Peter, Brother WIS.

[ben4watches]

Sad news indeed and I’m at a loss for words.

[oldoakknives]

Sad to see a member passing, condolences to his family.

[tz-uk73]

Very sad. I have personally met with peter several times over the last couple of years and always enjoyed my coffees with him.

[gerard]

I was meant to write a thread but was contemplating what to write I knew peter skinner for 36 years I was 12 when I met him as he was selling a phono cartridge for a turntable the the add was placed in hifi answers, he was amazed by my passion of Hi End audio considering my young age. I went to the BBC with my brother to meet peter not realising he was the news room editor that was the kind of person he was very humble. Over these years we became very close friends there was a time where we would speak every day for at least 20 years. He was like a father to me and helped me at the start of my business I was 14 at the time and also helped me throughout with wise words of wisdom. I in one sense introduced to watches many years back when i purchased a Patek nautilus power reserve for £6000 back in those days band new which seemed a lot of money back then lol. Around 2105 peter lost his interest in audio but increased his passion for watches. I spoke to peter on Friday while he was in hospital, and was meant to visit him this week sadly this never happened i got the sad news on Sunday after a phone call from his partner. Peter will be missed by many who knew him for his kindness and generosity and someone who was never afraid to speak his mind I for one most certainly miss my old friend

RIP Peter
Thank you, very well said and very true. I also knew (not so well) Peter through the audio world.


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[crazyp]

This is very sad to hear, I very much enjoyed Peter's presence on the forum. Thoughts with his friends and family.

[Carlos.Trejo]

I was meant to write a thread but was contemplating what to write I knew peter skinner for 36 years I was 12 when I met him as he was selling a phono cartridge for a turntable the the add was placed in hifi answers, he was amazed by my passion of Hi End audio considering my young age. I went to the BBC with my brother to meet peter not realising he was the news room editor that was the kind of person he was very humble. Over these years we became very close friends there was a time where we would speak every day for at least 20 years. He was like a father to me and helped me at the start of my business I was 14 at the time and also helped me throughout with wise words of wisdom. I in one sense introduced to watches many years back when i purchased a Patek nautilus power reserve for £6000 back in those days band new which seemed a lot of money back then lol. Around 2105 peter lost his interest in audio but increased his passion for watches. I spoke to peter on Friday while he was in hospital, and was meant to visit him this week sadly this never happened i got the sad news on Sunday after a phone call from his partner. Peter will be missed by many who knew him for his kindness and generosity and someone who was never afraid to speak his mind I for one most certainly miss my old friend

He seemed like a hell of a guy, hope he gets the peace he deserves and you and his loved ones eventually find acceptance and comfort on his memory.

[scooter]

So sorry to hear this sad news.

RIP

scooter

[tz-uk73]

Just a small example of the guy that Peter was. He knew I liked my cars and bikes, so when a relative of his was visiting goodwood FoS and stopped over at his, he got straight on the phone and asked if i'd like to come and check out the car he was racing there. He then also gave me and my son free tickets to FoS, an event we'd never been to. Pete was someone I only met through the forum, and we didn't see each other much, but taking the time to let me come and climb all over this, and then the gesture of free tickets shows just the kind generous nature Peter had.

[JasonM]

Very sad news... RIP Peter.

[cygnus]

Just a small example of the guy that Peter was. He knew I liked my cars and bikes, so when a relative of his was visiting goodwood FoS and stopped over at his, he got straight on the phone and asked if i'd like to come and check out the car he was racing there. He then also gave me and my son free tickets to FoS, an event we'd never been to. Pete was someone I only met through the forum, and we didn't see each other much, but taking the time to let me come and climb all over this, and then the gesture of free tickets shows just the kind generous nature Peter had.

I remember him telling me about this indeed he was very generous and kind he mentioned you went to see the car he said its nice to see others smile that was his nature. I remember when he ran the news room at the bbc and him having to go in at 3am when princess diana died he called me to tell me what had happened I said are you getting other in too help he said I would rather have them rest I can manage.

[Ruggertech]

Sad news indeed, RIP Peter.

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[Sinnlover]

Thats sad news
He always came across as character
Rest In Piece

[snowman]

Sad news - Sometimes people post about members from long ago, but Peter was a regular here, it seems in just recent weeks...

Condolences to his family and friends.

M

[Browners]

71 is far too young nowadays, RIP Peter always sad to lose a forum member.

[kultschar]

Very sad news - RIP Peter

[Omegamanic]

Sad news, and another loss to the forum.

RIP

[jacinabox]

Tragic news. I always enjoyed his contributions on here, he will be sorely missed. RIP.

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[AlphaOmega]

Sorry to hear about this, and to those who knew him as a friend I'm sorry for your loss.

[BSB]

Too young! RIP Peter.

[cyrusir]

Thats a pity, i always enjoyed his posts, and 71 is no age nowadays,

RIP peter.