They lived together because my aunt was widowed and my uncle a bachelor. In the latter years I used to go visit my Uncle Keith and Auntie Pam. He used to save his change all year so when we went on holiday to Caister-on-sea (the same time Dad would be going to the races at Yarmouth) so we would have plenty of money for our sessions in the arcades. I couldn’t help but collect every win while he liked to gamble until I pressed it once too many times and I got told off. Roy loved to play on the fruit machines and I used to be by his side pressing the buttons. I went to bed that night feeling as if part of me had gone. The first person from our family I had lost. I remember Dad coming home and telling us the terrible news. My Uncle Roy had even less luck in life passing away in his early 40s of a heart attack. Make sure you give yourself time to enjoy life because it isn’t a given any of us will be here tomorrow. I would gladly have given decades of my life for him to have got to 82. Life is so unfair as he was such a hard worker and if anyone deserved a decent retirement it was him. Sadly, my father passed away in 1998 aged 62. It turned into a passion and my livelihood. I don’t regret his influence in that department at all as it has been a real blessing. I have little doubt I wouldn’t have gambled if it wasn’t for my father. Without doubt, they knew how to enjoy themselves. How wonderful it would be to go back in time and just watch my Dad and family enjoy themselves. It’s the reason why we go every year as a Merry Pilgrimage to enjoy three days of horse racing but remember and pay respect to those loved ones who are sadly gone. They loved their horse racing and come sun or high water they would be on the Norfolk coast every September. Uncle Keith, Roy & Fred would go to the Eastern Festival at Great Yarmouth. This was back in the 70s onwards, but not beyond the 80s. My Dad’s side were much more into their gambling. It proves they do gamble which is something. They aren’t really into their gambling beyond the lottery, scratch cards and Grand National. I have a few left, well a couple, from my mum’s side of the family, Uncle Alan and Chris. Contact us today if you have any enquiries, we will be delighted to use our expertise to help you.The sad fact about life is that the older you get the less uncles you have left. You can trust in Camera House as one of the leading camera shops to deliver excellent standards across our range. No matter what your photography needs are, you are sure to find the second hand camera or camera accessories that you are looking for. Our camera shop has a thorough grading system for all of our stock, ensuring the quality every photographer needs. We also sell brand new UK sourced cameras, lenses and camera accessories including the latest digital SLRs from Canon, Nikon and Sony Compact System Cameras and lenses for each type of interchangeable lens camera. Our large range caters for beginners through to professional-level photographers. We pride ourselves on stocking fully functional, professionally cleaned used cameras, lenses and accessories. We specialise in second hand and used cameras, as well as the various camera accessories to accompany them. Camera House is the oldest photographic dealer in Birmingham, and is proud to be one of the longest standing camera shops around.
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