Thank you, Gervase, very much. Good points.

Now, if I may say to all of you: if you are regretting not listening more and it is too late, please, please consider those who come after you and make a tape or write down your memories, stories, etc. I know it won't bring the old ones back whom you miss, but it will provide generations to come a tangible link to you.

A few years ago I encouraged my brother to make a family history tape of his own memories as a Christmas present, along with his reading our favourite stories from childhood. He did and it was wonderful. In fact, now that I think of it, maybe there is some stuff about the grandparents on there that I should include, too!

Thank you.