Now all the fuss has died down, I thought I would update you all on my considered decisions. Firstly I would like to thank you all through this trying period, I never thought so many people cared about me and this great hobby. Special thanks to Peter R, Graham S, Graham M, my Son John, Ian H, Mike B and Colin F for some excellent advise. I have decided to modify my retirement plans. My original plans were a ‘knee jerk reaction’ and on reflection was not good for me, my friends and family.

Sadly my health is an issue that is not going to go away and everything I do still needs consideration. But my plans are now going to be amended as below:-

1/ I am NOT going to send all ongoing projects back to the people I am helping. There will however be some slowing down and extending of timescales. I want to enjoy my work and not rush or be pushed into timescales that push me to the limits – I still want a better life full stop.

2/ I am NOT withdrawing from the Exhibition Circuit so all my bookings for this year and next year will be honoured. Please come and say hello and lets talk Railway Modelling.

3/ I will try and continue with helping to organise Charity Exhibitions although in a lesser role. I would like to thank the management of the Mid Suffolk Light Railway who accepted me so well, especially as I am a Non Member. I would also thank my rock – Colin French for — just being Colin. Please support The Middy on 9th June and again – lets talk Model Railways with all the Exhibitors, Traders, Displays and Societies. Don’t forget to talk to the Middy Staff about all things Light Railway.

4/ I will continue with the Local Modelling Groups that I belong to, One Track Minds, Just Modelling Friends, Norfolk Model Railway Syndicate and Nationally with the O Gauge Guild.

Well that’s that – please do not see me as a ‘Drama Queen’ suddenly I saw my modelling life as worthless and coming to an end, and that ‘Knee Jerk Reaction’ took over – SORRY. I will not bear any grudges against anyone for what happened – but remember – its just a hobby.

I will not post this final (I hope) declaration anywhere else – THANK YOU ALL – and more importantly – great modelling.