We moved
As a family of four
From London's East End
A few miles into another London Borough called Dagenham.
The two girls
MrsBeautiful and me
Moved into a flat on the second floor of the 11 story block.
We loved the change
The opportunity
The community
The thriving 150 bed hostel
The active community of members
In this 24/7 x 365 adventure.
I didn't work my second day.
My Auntie Mary had died and her funeral was on 2/5/85
I always remember that day!
One of the first things I did was to convert a cupboard into an office right in the heart of the warm heart of the Y
Right next to the Coffee Bar Hub
I need to write a book about the following 18 years - but back in '85
A few weeks into Romford YMCA
I published my first book
GUTTER FEELINGS
Just a little reflection
On this special day.
Zig
Is on my knee.
Asleep and comfortable
I will have to disturb him to go to zzzzzzzzzz
But not just yet ...........
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