.....like bookends.....

Dad and Uncle Dennis.

The last time I saw Uncle Dennis was Aunt Nancy's funeral....the last time I saw Dad was the Sunday before Christmas....didn't get up to see them over the Holidays due to the rubbish weather.

So today the Daughter and I got up early and drove up to the North East to take them out for lunch.....a 200+ mile round trip.

A pint, steak and ale pie with chips and veg and chocolate fudge cake with ice cream for them. A chat, tales of the old days and then both safely delivered to their own cosy little bungalows before we set off for home.

Time spent travelling....about 4 and a half hours.....time spent with them about 4 and a half hours. Was it worth it?...........of course it was.

It'll be about 4 and a half weeks before I see them again.....as Dennis remarked...."At our age that's a life time".......so every time we see them is a plus.

Very cold up in the N.E. today, but a lovely sunny day....let's hope it stays that way tomorrow for my fishing match.

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