Ash is at LFW (London Fashion Week) as fashion and clothes especially womens' wear forms a good chunk of our business, in retail. That's her baby. I confine myself to the oil, gas, hotels, pharmaceuticals and real estate..and I have stepped back from it all in the last year or so, at 67.
Time for some more photos of Ash as I'm sure you haven't seen any in a while. They appear below - mainly from late last year. On the subject of Ash, the Valentine's present was a new Porsche, latest model. Top down, top up...who cares. I find your cars rather sad in comparison to our stable. But then money is not a problem for us.
Thought you might like to see the two below taken by Tom (USMC), Ash's younger son. The ship is the carrier USS George W Bush
Can't tell you where this one was taken:
I sometimes wonder how you would have fitted in with my lifestyle and wealth. You've never had much in the way of money (I didn't once but have always been very ambitious, competitive and determined) and as a consequence you are lacking in the taste for the finer things in life and the behavior that goes with them.
You may have risen to the occasion, but I'm not so sure. We mix in some quite high powered circles (DC may give you some idea) and also Naval reunions both RN and USN. Maybe you could have managed it...we'll never know. Perhaps you are happy with being a soccer widow and just concentrating on food, which seems to be the main interest you have in life beyond your own family. I often wonder how C is getting on.
All four of ours are just doing fine and with three grandchildren life is very happy and rewarding. Quite a large family again, in fact.
I started this in the USA but am now finishing it here in Knightsbridge as I'm taking it easy this afternoon. Ash is at various fashion things. We intend to spend a few days putting some finishing touches to our place in Belgravia. That's in my hands for now until Ash finishes up with LFW on Friday. We are moving out of Montpelier Square as Belgravia is more central, but for now that's where I am - Montpelier Square. Been a beautiful day down here. Not as hot as Naples of course!
We sold the apartment in St Catherine's Dock some time ago. That was the place I bought when I invited you to join me all those years ago.
I'm on my ninth book now and they are all published here as well as the States. Available via Amazon, Apple, Kindle etc etc. I am surprised at my own success, although you always thought highly of my literary skills. They are published under a non de plume, not my name. Certainly brings in the dollars, although we don't really need them - I just enjoy writing.
We'll be over yet again in the Spring for the beginning of our European annual trip then later in the year it's Australia via San Diego and Singapore (yes, we have business interest there, too). On balance I think you would have liked this life. It's far better than spending weekends week in and week out north of the border.
You have never given any indication, but I'm sure you have realized what a mistake you made. I know you have....and so do you. On the other hand I guess you have gotten used to the rut you are in and are 'happy' with it in a modest way.
You haven't retired either, which I find surprising given that you told me the sun shines out of his orifice. Can't afford it, I guess.
Think that's enough for now. Just wanted you to know that I still think about you..but I don't envy you the choice you made in any way whatsoever.
You may like this link. It is quite harmless and amusing....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QUQsqBqxoR4
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