Good luck Doug,

My Mum died 6 years ago... and my Dad (early 60's)was so lonely... he didn't want anything complicated... just a friend that he could go places with so he didn't have to walk into places on his own, (all his other friends were couples).... he didn't go looking for someone but just started to go to social things.. like bowling clubs etc.... and he has met up with a lovely lady, (actully I have known her since I was a kid).... and they are having a great time.. started as friendship and built from there...

he is so happy and I am delighted for him.... yes there are others who say, he should still be mourning... but... my mum isn't coming back and he has a lot of his life still to live (God willing)... and I want him to be happy... and I'm sure my mum would have wanted him to be happy too....

slainte

alison