Chris Turner Way back in July 1939, dad was born in Sunningdale, in the Royal County of Berkshire. He would always make a point of stressing the royal bit. He came into the world precisely two months before war was declared. This may be an odd way to begin this piece, but it was oneContinue reading “My Dad”
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Diamond Geezers
There’s so much I could write to mark the occasion of my mum and dad’s sixtieth wedding anniversary, today. I could, but I won’t. It’s their day. No point in me rambling on, so here are just a few random observations. I could be typically crass and make some comment about a couple of lifeContinue reading “Diamond Geezers”
Has Bean
Well, after 58 years on this planet, today I had a quite unexpected experience with a carrot. Yes, you heard me. A carrot. Let me leave that there for a moment. There I was, due to be in the Old Country for my birthday this year, but apparently there’s some bother with people getting sick,Continue reading “Has Bean”