Yup...grandparents have a way to amuse us and at the same time teach us some lessons which will always stick in our minds. I liked this story/poem it unfolds step by step in order for the reader to follow..nice write :)

making his potcheen

^^Just was wondering what is a potcheen..?

A truly beautifully written and well crafted piece, Larry. Your admiration for this man shines through like a burning sun!

"A gentleman is how you present yourself, not what you do to live"

^^^^^^

I love that line, simply because I relate to it perfectly. I have three children and I do not care what one of them ends up doing as long as they are good people who live their lives honestly and treat others well; happiness will follow, I hope.

A lovely write, Larry, and one I got lost in.

All the very best,
Ben

This was such a lovely write and it reminded me of my old dad who was a motor mechanical and always smelt of oil, tobacco and on the weekend...whiskey. He took pride in donning his shirt, tie and wedding ring for a weekend out but, his hands told the truth of an honest man who done an honest weeks work....Nice job Larry.