Tag Archives: divorce

50 Years Ago. Not My Happiest New Year

Posted on January 3, 2017 by

Its a fact as we grow older we often return in our memories to times long past. In Belfast in January 1967 I lived above my brother-in-law’s shop. The photo is not the actual shop but a close resemblance. I … Continue reading →

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Divorce Settlement.

Posted on December 19, 2016 by

DIVORCE SETTLEMENT On the first day, he sadly packed his belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases. On the second day, he had the movers come and collect his things. On the third day, he sat down for the last time … Continue reading →

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Christmas 1969, A Return to a Merry Christmas.

Posted on December 23, 2015 by

I consider only one good thing came from my six marriage to Irene and that was Caroline. My beautiful little daughter was born on the 14th January 1965 at the Grace Maternity Hospital in Halifax. She was and is still … Continue reading →

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Dark day for Arsenal

Posted on November 22, 2015 by

Sad day for Arsenal, can’t win then all but today nothing seemed to go the Gunners way, West Brom beat them 2-1. Arsenal played well just couldn’t get the ball in the net. They hit the upright, missed an open … Continue reading →

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