So my dad passed away back in 2014
Today would have been my dad's 77th birthday, I know he would have been moaning about it saying it was just another day, nothing special and to not worry about doing or planning anything for him, I can picture the routine as clear as day... I would arrive at his block of flats, buzz him and he would respond with "hello, oh it's you, not today thanks, I don't want double glazing", on my way to the lift I would smirk to myself thinking how pleased he was with making the exact same joke each and every time. I'd climb into the tiny lift clutching his presents which generally consisted of a hamlet cigar, a Bill Bryson book, a couple of cds of bands or singers he liked an "amusing/insulting card" and a couple of handmade cards from the kids. Once I had reached his door, he would be waiting for me and greet me with another joke of "you never listen or do as you're told" Then laugh to himself proudly as I rolled my eyes and followed him insi...