Gran and Granddad.

Nothing to do with airguns this time. I had two grandparents (my mums parents, ) who were a strong and good influence on me. Granddad always seemed old to me . He loved the countryside
and was really content to sit among the reeds on the river bank near his house with his fishing rod, pipe and his old felt trilby hat that I looked for when bringing him an apple and sandwich for his tea. I wrote this next bit some years ago but it remains true.

Dear Gran and Granddad. I was thinking today, how much I miss you both. You taught me so many things, mostly by example. Honesty, good manners and love.Love for people, love of the countryside and nature. You told me about forgiveness but I'm afraid I failed there.
I picked upan appreciation of lots of little things too that remain with me today.Pickled shallots!, black pudding, suet pudds, smoked haddock, strict meal times with white table cloths, carpet beaters and much more. Your world was small and well ordered. Mine was small too although it seemed large with so much to do and explore.

You wouldn't like the world as it is today. Your lives ended at the right time but I miss you
so much.