My ex father in law was in hospital and I was roped into giving my ex mother in law a lift home after visiting hour (long story, don't ask). Divorce from her daughter was long and drawn out and I hadn't seen my mother in law for a couple of years. Now, I had spent years trying to have some time with her, but in the 30 years I have known her I had never managed to arrange enough time in an empty house to try my luck. With the current dark nights and an empty house to go home to, this was my chance. As the house was in darkness, I walked her to the house from the car and made sure she was settle Continue»

So how did I end up living with my 84 year old lover? It started when our clarinet choir was looking for a new practice venue. We booked our local community hall, and there was Mabel to open the hall and lock up when we finished. Mabel was the stand in as Anne the usual hall keeper was away. Mabel would have been stunning in her prime, still naturally blonde, petite, a quiet and private person and she had definitely caught my eye. I made sure I was last to leave and Mabel was in the kitchen area tidying up. She was standing over the table and I came up behind her to say thanks and goodbye. I r Continue»