Jez
22-05 2020 15:27
wrote:
For as long as I can remember, whenever our family car entered a stretch of straight road, one of us would usually ask “Who would love this road?” Dad, grandad and FIL of course. Funny thing is, we would say the same thing about a tricky winding road loaded with bends - “I know who would love this road!” So yes, Peter loved just about any road stretching out ahead of him, whatever the challenge it posed. That’s how I’ll think of him, burning up the tarmac, whether solo or with the Tanners Club on his tail, oftentimes (many years ago) with one of his lovely, loyal daughters riding pillion. Mr Planes, Trains and Automobiles, for sure. Boats too - we were lucky enough to spend a far-from-dry weekend on Sandpiper, shaken not stirred. My adventurous FIL (just how he signed his cards to his sons-in-law) will rightly be remembered for so many wonderful things. For me, he was so generous of spirit, so kind - Peter would always ask about ‘you’, always listen intently, carefully, and would always give time to your story, your life. He would be sure to find a compliment, a master at finding a way to make you feel good about yourself. This amazed me from a man who had achieved so much himself - he was humble and modest. I never stopped learning from him. Thank you, Peter.
Jez
22-05 2020 15:27
wrote:
For as long as I can remember, whenever our family car entered a stretch of straight road, one of us would usually ask “Who would love this road?” Dad, grandad and FIL of course. Funny thing is, we would say the same thing about a tricky winding road loaded with bends - “I know who would love this road!” So yes, Peter loved just about any road stretching out ahead of him, whatever the challenge it posed. That’s how I’ll think of him, burning up the tarmac, whether solo or with the Tanners Club on his tail, oftentimes (many years ago) with one of his lovely, loyal daughters riding pillion. Mr Planes, Trains and Automobiles, for sure. Boats too - we were lucky enough to spend a far-from-dry weekend on Sandpiper, shaken not stirred. My adventurous FIL (just how he signed his cards to his sons-in-law) will rightly be remembered for so many wonderful things. For me, he was so generous of spirit, so kind - Peter would always ask about ‘you’, always listen intently, carefully, and would always give time to your story, your life. He would be sure to find a compliment, a master at finding a way to make you feel good about yourself. This amazed me from a man who had achieved so much himself - he was humble and modest. I never stopped learning from him. Thank you, Peter.
