Go on then, Crawshawbooth, talk away.

[Winchester White]

26 minutes ago, Escobarp said:

Tis the drink of champions tennents. Not a better tasting beverage out there 

I quite like Tennents when visiting the inlaws. Gives me a proper headache the day after though.

Sounds like a character does Captain Gordon. My dad was in the Navy and had a few tales but an entire career at sea is something else.

[fatolive]

I enjoyed reading that, fantastic stuff.

real life tales are always more interesting than any fiction can produce.

you are right, an afternoon with a few pints listening to your dad would have been fascinating.

RIP Captain Michael Tennant Gordon 

[Good Knee]

Very interesting and count me in for that afternoon in the pub mate. 

[Ani]

Great post mate. Very interesting. 

[JimmyRiddle]

Sorry for your loss but thanks for sharing, really interesting read.

[stevieb]

Enjoyed reading that! 

RIP

[crawshawbooth]

He was unique

and thanks for all your posts

it does mean stuff to a dumb old piss head

i am a shadow of what my father was

[bolty58]

Fantastic post that crawshawbooth. What a proper interesting bloke your dad must have been.

Great read.

[desperado]

That was a really interesting read. Condolences to @crawshawbooth @embankment and @bolty58 for the loss of your fathers. 

[embankment]

Thankyou everyone for showing an interest in Dad.

He was a gentleman , old style .

If you are lucky enough that your Dad is still around. Next time you see him. Give him a massive hug , even if its not what you would normally do .

And tell him you love him.

 

[FrancisFogarty]

16 hours ago, Spider said:

Oops

 

What ? A faux pas, apologies to all.

[bolty58]

18 hours ago, embankment said:

Thankyou everyone for showing an interest in Dad.

He was a gentleman , old style .

If you are lucky enough that your Dad is still around. Next time you see him. Give him a massive hug , even if its not what you would normally do .

And tell him you love him.

 

Just wish I could mate, just wish I could.

[jules_darby]

Best thoughts to @crawshawbooth& @embankment today for the Captain’s funeral.

I’ll raise a glass to the skipper tonight 

[embankment]

5 hours ago, jules_darby said:

Best thoughts to @crawshawbooth& @embankment today for the Captain’s funeral.

I’ll raise a glass to the skipper tonight 

Thank you .

Everything went well.

Carried Dad in while a lone piper played Flower of Scotland. 

Minister - Was spot on with his words . ( credit to our kid for putting together 90% of the eulogy).

Military Wife's, -" sang Eternal Father strong to save"

Followed by 

Excellent poem about golfers on an eternal golf course. 

As we left . The Sky Boat song.

Yep - I brought Dads beloved Highlands to Howe Bridge.

And it even chucked it down, proper Scottish weather. 

Just had haggis and mash for tea .

 Mum is safe and sound back in THE fabulous care home where she lives.

 

Thanks again to everyone who expressed an interest.

 

[Escobarp]

3 minutes ago, embankment said:

Thank you .

Everything went well.

Carried Dad in while a lone piper played Flower of Scotland. 

Minister - Was spot on with his words . ( credit to our kid for putting together 90% of the eulogy).

Military Wife's, -" sang Eternal Father strong to save"

Followed by 

Excellent poem about golfers on an eternal golf course. 

As we left . The Sky Boat song.

Yep - I brought Dads beloved Highlands to Howe Bridge.

And it even chucked it down, proper Scottish weather. 

Just had haggis and mash for tea .

 Mum is safe and sound back in THE fabulous care home where she lives.

 

Thanks again to everyone who expressed an interest.

 

Superb that pal a fitting send off 

[Casino]

Glad it went as well as could be

Bet its tough for mum

[Traf]

5 hours ago, embankment said:

Thank you .

Everything went well.

Carried Dad in while a lone piper played Flower of Scotland. 

Minister - Was spot on with his words . ( credit to our kid for putting together 90% of the eulogy).

Military Wife's, -" sang Eternal Father strong to save"

Followed by 

Excellent poem about golfers on an eternal golf course. 

As we left . The Sky Boat song.

Yep - I brought Dads beloved Highlands to Howe Bridge.

And it even chucked it down, proper Scottish weather. 

Just had haggis and mash for tea .

 Mum is safe and sound back in THE fabulous care home where she lives.

 

Thanks again to everyone who expressed an interest.

 

Sounds like you gave him the best send off you could.

Sleep well, fella. 

[jeep]

A good send off for a fine chap 

[embankment]

12 months on .

Unbelievable. 

Miss him like mad .

 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

All the best to you. Raise a glass and a smile.