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This was when he turned into Mr stupid. And wondered why no one turned up

Reading back the word snowflake springs to mind. Maybe having a hissy fit about folks talking about an upcoming banter put people off? It really wasn't a good look from someone we'd never met. It was a shame, we would definitely have been there if it was the week before or after. I told him straight away that was Remembrance weekend, there's a three line whip every year, no exceptions Others just said they'd never met him. If only he'd made an effort and come to banters @fuzzyduck Right to reply respected.

He got upset when he arranged a big birthday banter, laid on loads of beer and only a couple of people turned up It didn't help that he'd not been to banters so hardly anyone knew him In real life, which sort of puts you off travelling miles and spending money on accommodation not knowing whether anyone else is going to be there His parting words were something along the lines of "I thought I had friends on here" Definitely sad, he was good fun. Actually he did turn up for one Loughborough banter. To say he didn't make a great impression on the banterers moored in the basin would be an understatement. Full speed with loads of breaking wash on his grp boat - never a man to make a quiet entrance!

That was a trip down memory lane - some much missed members there. For a short while I didn't pay attention to the dates and thought we'd had a flood of returnees! Thank you

It was health and mobility problems that made us decide not to have another dog. I have a number of operations planned next year so still hope that maybe in the future we can. In the meantime we're sponsoring puppies for Guidedogs for the Blind - they're our surrogate dogs 🐶

So sorry Tim, it's one of the hardest but kindest things you ever have to do. I still miss our Millie after nearly four years. RIP Sandy