Irene just received this last night (27th).
Luckily, no canine snarling beasts at Lowercroft, visiting Bob at Coggra Fold was always an " experience" for the uninitiated when one of the dogs ( direct descendants from Cerberus ?) launched themselves at you from a hole in the wall only brought up short by a length of ex Titanic anchor chain, if you were fortunate. Sadly I will be unable to attend his funeral as totally tied up elsewhere in the country and in addition have just suffered a very personal family bereavement this week. I did luckily manage to visit and speak to Maureen two weeks ago while Bob was still in hospital and supposedly recovering.i called on him many times at Coggra Farm I remember him calling out instructions on where to walk and where to turn to pick a path across the yard thus avoiding the ominous dog on the chain. A good engineer sadly missed
Luckily, no canine snarling beasts at Lowercroft, visiting Bob at Coggra Fold was always an " experience" for the uninitiated when one of the dogs ( direct descendants from Cerberus ?) launched themselves at you from a hole in the wall only brought up short by a length of ex Titanic anchor chain, if you were fortunate. Sadly I will be unable to attend his funeral as totally tied up elsewhere in the country and in addition have just suffered a very personal family bereavement this week. I did luckily manage to visit and speak to Maureen two weeks ago while Bob was still in hospital and supposedly recovering.
As above Gordon, 3.15 today at Bolton Crem but I have no more info as to who may attend, Glyn Baxter will be the best source for details.A legend any more details available funeral ect.
Always helpful real loss. Gordon Ryley