No, he's not dead

Normally this kind of photograph would be posted to show a much loved oldie in happier times before they croaked (obvs).

Taken on May 26th 2001, it depicts Rev. Stanley O. Jones MBE, that's my children's beloved grampy, my own beloved father-in-law, @thebiggj and Ling's beloved Da and Mojo's beloved husband.

The pic sees him enjoying an M&S caterpillar cake on his 77th birthday. He loved birthdays, did Da.

Today, it's July 2010 and Da is 86, still going strong thanks to the NHS and prayers (like the dog collar didn't give it away?)