Grandpa was fit but he was convinced he was a wildebeest. Every day he galloped through the cobbled streets, imagining he was making his annual migration through East Africa. Today, Grandpa would have been diagnosed as zoanthropic and would receive psychiatric help. But back in the old days, who gnu?
David Silver was a reporter, sub-editor, and humour columnist on various newspapers in Greater Manchester, England. He retired in 2002 and from 2011-2016 wrote a light-hearted column for The Courier, a weekly newspaper for UK expatriates in Spain.
David Silver.
Friend neighbour and one of the most humorous people I’ve ever known.
We grew up in the same small street in hightown, me being 14 months older. When we were in our teens we used to get the same bus to town and shared a seat, upstairs of course we both smoked in those distant days..
So bless you David and it’s always been a pleasure knowing you.
Lots of love ❤️
Hilary x
Thanks, Hil. Your comments mean so much to me. xx
All true and from the heart. We maud st gang have to stick together throgh light and dark times.
Always here for you. Xx
Today in these crazy times he might not even be noticed as unusual! Thanks for the laugh!
Thanks for your comment, Kelsey.
I enjoyed this, David, and love the wordplay. Well done!
Thanks, Lisa.
The words as always say so much. Welcome back once again my older friend. 🦘❤️🦘
Older? That makes me feel, well, old. xx
I will be smiling over this all week – and, perhaps beyond.
Thanks, Kate. Love your kind comment.
Love your story David, we missed all your jokes. Hope the family are all well.
Thanks, Margaret. So kind of you.
David, me old cobber. It is so nice to see you back walking amongst us. 😊😊😊
I hope this means we won’t need to come hammering on your front door to get you along for our next dinner date. 😉
Big hugs to you and Jacqui. 🤗🤗
Gee, I’m still struggling but your comment is a tonic. Love to Maureen.
Thank you David for the whopping great smile you’ve put on my dial. An absolutely lovely piece of thoughtful whimsy and wordplay.
Only just seen this. Thanks, Farley. Much appreciated.