Musings of an aging fan

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This drawing of my paternal grandfather was in a folder of papers that my father gave me earlier in the week. It shows him as a sergeant in the Royal Artillery in 1945.

I have got a big birthday coming up. If you have any spare money, please consider donating some of it to this bunch. You don't have to tell me about it.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

On this day in 1941, my great-uncle Harry died.

Chief Engine Artificer Harry Hector Wood, British Empire Medal, was serving on the Repulse when she, along with the Prince of Wales and their accompanying destroyers, were sent to Singapore. Making a sortie in search of the Japanese invasion fleet, they were attacked by a heavy force of bombers, and both capital ships were sunk. My great-uncle would have been deep below decks, with little chance of escaping.

Although I never met him, I know people who did, including two of his daughters; and his litte sister went on to become my paternal grandmother. I feel a connection to him across the years and across the distance.

Rest well, Uncle Harry.

How do I post a photo here?

Happy New Year! May all my friends, family, acquaintances, colleagues and neighbours have a happy, healthy, calm and peaceful 2022.

Be excellent to each other!

Well, I'm back.

In my first morning back at work, I have: - found my new desk - found my pedestal - found a good chair - got my boss to tell HR that I am back at work - got two system passwords reset - deleted hundreds of emails - reminded myself that these trousers have a hole in the pocket. Pretty good going, I call that.

Several months ago, a key to adaese's desk fell out of sight. I checked thoroughly - the drawers, the floor beneath, under the settee, etc etc. Nothing.

Then a couple of months ago I checked again. Still nothing.

Yesterday, the key appeared in one of the desk drawers.

Should go to Specsavers ...