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Good morning mylotters I hope that this post finds you all well. Yes I know it has been a while since I posted but life has been far too busy of late to allow me tie to post but fortunately I forgot to turn the alarm off today so at half past five it was rudely woken on my day off. So to catch up life has gotten in the way work, social life and decision making. My wife and daughter have been in nag mode about me working too hard and about never resting and always being on the go. They have complained that life is too short to keep going like this and have been pleading with me to retire. I had plans for my retirement which was to be a couple of years away but recently I must admit I have been so tired and spending five hours a day just commuting back and forward from work is a ridiculous amount of wasted time. So a couple of weeks ago I went to the beautiful island of Cyprus for a relaxing holiday and five out of seven days I did absolutely nothing which also gave me time to unwind and re evaluate my lifestyle and I have come to a decision. I am going to retire. On my return to work I spoke to my manager and have decided to retire. I am aiming to retire on the 31st of March We have to give four months notice but I have given five months just to be on the safe side! So a few people are happy with my decision, my family and me although I must say I do love my job but my colleagues are disappointed that I am finally going. They have asked me to stay on part time, they have offered me an exciting new job which I have said no leave it for the youngsters to do. I have done 40 years in this job it is now for some me time. I am sure I can find other things to do to fill the void and my time especially gaining five hours a day from commuting one of which I hope will include a bit more time here. Tomorrow is quite a significant day it marks the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War One. The moat at the tower of London has been lit up at night with 10,000 lights which last for around four hours. Sunday as ever culminates with a service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall where wreaths are laid by the Queen, Senior members of the Royal family, Ambassadors from the Commonwealth countries and Senior members of the Armed Forces which is followed by a march past of veterans. This ceremony takes place all over the country in Cities, towns and villages. We will wear our poppies with pride to remember ALL those taken by war. There have been services held around Europe over the last couple of days as the war graves. Mrs May has laid a wreath at the grave of the first and last soldiers killed in World War One. This evening sees the annual memorial service at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The photo is of the tower of London lit up with 10,000 lights.