Four life sentences

[Grandad]

That is how my wife describes it, "Four life sentences with remission of course"

60 years ago this is how we looked. We look a bit different now


Just going out to lunch together today then we will have a family gathering when we can get everybody together......all have busy lives.

[LovelyLadyLux]

If TODAY is "THE" DAY the 4 life sentences were proclaimed ................................

THEN.....................












CONGRATULATIONS

[Grandad]

Cheers LLL So many of lifes events since that picture 60 years ago today...I was actually serving in the RAF at that time.

[Ruby Slippers]

Amazing, Grandad! Mrs G hasn't changed a bit, has she? Many congratulations to you both!

[Mad Dilys]

What an achievement! Obviously two very special people, God Bless you both.

[Grandad]

Thanks for you nice comments folks.

She won't thank me for posting this, hates her own photos. This is a most recent selfie.

[Kiya]

You both look gorgeous in your wedding pic, Many Congratulations to you both X...........& look at her tiny waist line...wow!

Hope you have a beautiful day

[LovelyLadyLux]

Still look wonderful (as per your last posted selfie) Are you using a selfie stick?

[Grandad]

Still look wonderful (as per your last posted selfie) Are you using a selfie stick?

Yes LLL. I do have one although the kids seem to manage without one.

[LovelyLadyLux]

I think the kids are managing without one cause they've now grown extra long THUMBS for pressing all the buttons so they don't need a selfie stick!

And.......when you got married and were in the RAF did they give you extra time off? Or ? Way back when were there any perks or bonuses for getting married?

[Grandad]

@LovelyLadyLux LLL, I was not a regular serviceman. When I was called up for National Service (conscription) on completion of my apprenticeship, I opted to do an extra year making 3 years in total. A two year conscript was paid £2 17s 6d a week. As a tradesman I was paid £11 a week so a) it helped to save to get married and b) I stayed in my trade. As things turned out I was discharged after about 30 months on medical grounds (some months after we married) but went straight into employment as a draftsman with a London company as mentioned in another thread.

[Horus]

Just popped in Grandad, so congratulations to you and Mrs G, she looks lovely as ever We managed 3 life sentences and a bit but loved every minute of being 'in jail'. Here is to you both getting NO remission of sentence and NO time off for good behaviour.

[Grandad]

Thank you H.. I had wondered if you might find a hot spot. Well done for achieving three life sentences, sad it wasn't more but you have your treasured memories that no one can take away.

I hope your trip is going well. Tell us about it after your return. Safe motoring.