Season 57 Update:     Now the wrong side of 75 (and NO free TV licence) I am progressing with my treatment for prostate cancer, not much fun but SESL is a pleasant distraction. Still Chairman and Secretary at the on site Social Club, but due to the "new" Match Secretary at the bowling club throwing his dummy out of the pram, I have had to help run the competitions - thought I had retired, fat chance. At least my Life Membership means I can play for free, although I am restricted due to my cancer scan throwing up a debilitating hip - never rains but it pours!!!

Got a great partner, Karin, who like me, has decided we have assured our kids of a future when we go, and so am lining up cruises and short breaks. Watch sports and westerns/war films, and as much older comedy, where blatant swearing isn't obligatory - especially amongst so called funny women.

Happy to see Spain win the Euros 24, by far the best playing and attractive team to watch. Scotland were too deterrmined to get great stats for passes, but they were always across or back, with no threat to the opponents goalkeeper. England were turgid, and frankly could have gone out a couple of times before the Final.   I also like chess, history, and books.