Enjoying a lovely little afternoon break from lesson planning by looking through some old photos. 

Whilst reading a personal account of the lives of my grandparents. 

I bought these books as gifts for them a few years ago. They have finally completed and passed them back to me.  These books are available on Amazon and are a really lovely idea. It gives your loved ones the opportunity to tell you things about them that you could have never imagined. 

One story from my Nanny's book, tells of how as a child she used to sell firewood with her best friend. But she had to keep it a secret from my Great Grandmother, as the friend was of gypsy origin and my Great Grandmother disapproved! 

I think I might get one for everybody! 

This tin belonged to my Grandfather, George. 

I never knew George, he died before I was born. Despite this, he has been an important part of life. The impact that he had on my own father was immense and I was always told how proud he would have been of me. 

Much like the man on the tin, I have been told that he was a gentleman. I also know that he was passionate about his occupation as a pilot in the RAF. 

Most of the trinkets and momentos that my family have held onto surround his career in aviation; medals, flight log books, dog tags. But for me, it's the little black and white photos of him with his pals, that give me a real insight. Always a whisky in hand and a sideways smile with a very evident twinkle in his eye. 

I have a sneaky suspicion that he was a real charmer. I wish I could have met him. But I'm so glad I have this little tin.