Sunday 29 September 2013

Dad - the Arctic Star

This is Dad! or Grandad Stan to my daughters and grandchildren.  He's 88 and coming to live with me very soon and I can't wait.  Lots of people have said how difficult it will be - but I just don't believe them, he's perennially cheerful!  Among other things  I need to get back to cooking proper meals and Dad being here will make me do it!  
This picture was taken a couple of months ago when he got he Arctic Star, 12 crossings on the North Atlantic convoys !  We never heard him talk much about the war until he got his medal and then we were amazed at what he'd done!
We've already booked for a December trip to Center Parcs with the kids - he hasn't had a holiday for a while because he's been looking after his other half.  He's looking forward to getting in the pool.  Hope I'm like him when I'm 88, hope I get to 88 ........
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  1. Sharon29 September 2013 at 15:52

    Im sure you will share many great times when he comes to live with you xx

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  2. Fiona1 October 2013 at 12:45

    Where would we have been without men like your dad? I'm sure you're very proud of him and I hope you have lots of happy times ahead when he comes to live with you.

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  3. Maria1 October 2013 at 13:50

    Bless him and treasure him soo.. YOU are lucky! .Ooh LOVE centre parks !! had some wonderful times there...hugs Maria x.

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  4. Khammany3 October 2013 at 16:09

    A vintage lover who lives in England? Sounds like someone I want to follow for sure! Glad you are excited about your father coming to live with you! How wonderful he must feel with such a loving welcome. It's great to "meet" you.

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  5. Ashley cramp4 October 2013 at 12:46

    Love him already lets start a fan club?

    What a man...they dont make many like that anymore...I have one though!

    bestest weekend wishes

    Daisy j xxx

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  6. Little Susie Home Maker15 October 2013 at 10:58

    I sure think this is great and so happy about your cheerful attitude. He looks happy and would love to hear you share a story if he wouldn't mind?
    Blessings,
    Susie

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    1. Edith and Rose15 October 2013 at 12:47

      Hello Susie, Dad arrived here on Sunday! Such a relief to get him under my roof at last! We're busy getting into a routine - he'll be featuring again on the blog when things get a bit less hectic!

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