tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709671052477389617.post3366756786557971009..comments2023-10-28T12:06:09.436+01:00Comments on Charlie Adley - Double Vision: Win lose or draw, Dad's spirit will be with me today!Charlie Adleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17063071455000195762noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709671052477389617.post-36139616068509701812011-05-20T21:52:41.635+01:002011-05-20T21:52:41.635+01:00Thanks Dave - he certainly had a way of smiling li...Thanks Dave - he certainly had a way of smiling like a cheeky child and yes, he was generous. Nice to know he was so approachable too, thanks.<br /><br />Tried to leave comments on your blog but it didn't work for some reason!Charlie Adleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063071455000195762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709671052477389617.post-28788715101227196832011-05-15T18:01:27.989+01:002011-05-15T18:01:27.989+01:00To me he was always quite different to most other ...To me he was always quite different to most other parents - so much more approachable and fun, and with his sense of humour and huge generosity any generation gap seemed to just melt away...David Raingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11925029950072114409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709671052477389617.post-78046188225882175192011-05-12T16:27:05.335+01:002011-05-12T16:27:05.335+01:00I loved your piece about your Dad when I originall...I loved your piece about your Dad when I originally read it and told you how moved I was. And there you go doing it to me again - my eyes all misty once more. Beautiful writing and such a lovely and loving tribute to your Dad. Thanks for re-posting.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02128567499022991048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709671052477389617.post-53579839914444852782011-05-12T00:16:40.912+01:002011-05-12T00:16:40.912+01:00I know and share in my heart that this is not the ...I know and share in my heart that this is not the point but this is beautiful writing. John Adley was that special man - a spirit that just lifted you when you were around him. A rare talent in a Dad, and like you say, an inspiration.<br />Love to John and to you.<br />The other Johnny xjohnbendelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17248104512268346330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709671052477389617.post-16583152624719266382011-05-08T22:40:36.783+01:002011-05-08T22:40:36.783+01:00Thanks Dave - kind words and welcome thoughts- he&...Thanks Dave - kind words and welcome thoughts- he'd have enjoyed those old arguments as much as you did at the time - a bit of divilment about Mutually Assured Destruction goes a long way!Charlie Adleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063071455000195762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3709671052477389617.post-91539117131515866452011-05-08T21:23:42.186+01:002011-05-08T21:23:42.186+01:00Hey Charlie, lovely piece. I'd not seen the ob...Hey Charlie, lovely piece. I'd not seen the obituary before and was moved by it.<br /><br />It was a privilege to have known your dad and to have laughed, argued and bantered with him.<br /><br />Here's to you John...Davenoreply@blogger.com