'The Look In His Eyes' July 3rd 2013 News Updated from 2010 now dedicated To The Memory of 'Frank'

Died July 3rd 2013 Funeral was July 19th 2013 Frank is his name when I walk in that room his eyes light up always so kind to all With the "Ole Blue Eyes" and once black wavy hair if ever we went on the pier He would sing just like "Ole Blue Eyes" Unforgettable and The Long and Winding Road Those blue electric eyes and in his youth looked like "Ole Blue Eyes" When he sang lay back style melodies the girl's would scream and swoon as he stood up and crooned Young and old would be beside him would never be Blue blue blue Frank was in our groups anything we tried to do always get me to join him so I could learn to He could play the violin, harmonica,banjo and do poetry now I'm singing the blues the blues But now in the nursing home sad to say trying to sing away the blues I arrive not knowing what the fuss is let alone the buses packed that's a fact He is hot, he is cold put this in the wardrobe no at the top but I am only 5ft 4" No wonder I have grey hair put his socks into a pair Move the wheelchair to his table he forgets the brakes on am I able no wonder hard to move Put the yogurt in the kitchen no I can't I am not admitted I'm singing the blues away Can I open the window just ajar No!No! close it that's to far Shop for this and that I can't always get the right box or size or the price now I'm singing the blues I like to be there for him but do get home exhausted so I start singing the blues If he needs the loo I quickly put gel on my hands leave him to the staff My chance to quickly sign out as they take over not knowing how long he will be so I am feeling blue blue blue I cannot sit there and wait so disappear too singing the blues the blues. I guess I'd be the same if in a wheelchair nothing to do so I would be singing the blues I would get home the phone would go either for Ray or me to bring him something else or to may say There is a name of another shop that is cheaper I could scream! so I start singing the blues the blues away. All he wants is to get out of that damn wheelchair one day. to sing the blues the blues with me. needs sharpening up all comments greatfully accepted. thanks.Thinking of title could have called it "Ole Blue Eyes" cos only one Frank Sinatra. Bootiful I wish Editor t.cook AbcTales.com (Tony) A very merry christmas and all AbcTalers. Re; Ip I long to save,Tony it was as if you picked up what happening here! in around about way, of ours 3 months difficult time.A few problems hear. As most have some more than others. Some are worse of. As it goes,to icey and snow get to carol do to-night.plus not my computer have share. To The Editor t.cook (Tony) July 10th 2013. Thankyou so much for letting me put this on now. So Sad made me smile to re-read,added to it now. Sad news Weds July 3rd. 2013 I got t/call say Died. A great friend kind to all met,may angels watch over him,in groups and him and I helped each other,not heard over year. Did all we could. Kind and helpful and clever to all met. R.I.P. Frank. Died July 3rd weds 2013. Got call from a friend to say to me. Spiritual great friend about 20 years knew, went church'places centres shops true,n/homes,we had for elderly groups all go,whatever could do we did. Great at sketches an playing Uke friend. Suffered at end not heard year. In hospital and Nursing homes,fab friend always,joined me with all. So many memories,buy something,if wearing it,as in wheelchair let me buy for you. I had birthdays,ask buy,cheap ring,all like sparkly orange one,necklace,pink strand,our cd sung on together,my belated mum played,we tried' Tonight Tonight' mum did then us,have,found now,and 'People Say We're In Love'on the pier Frank sing 'The Long and Winding Road,many others we knew dy centres, so many,strange feeling knowing can't have a 2nd chance to come and see you. when ,moved further away. we did all for a long time for him,friends help too,well like by many. Buy me big cream cake Borders an tea go halves. Photos have trying sing pier 'Horatio' Bar,so on, every where we went included me,with his friends,and girls,and groups things we all had go at. Chris Ellison,Joe Mangle hosts to us,received certificates and oscars plastic,put on large screen,poem recite,acting,dance the film broke recite poem. First Cut then three film makers came base. Photos and dvd. Riding around bikes some talks. Bit of rap! Young join and much older tried anything. 'Ole Blue Eyes' lovely friend over Twenty years knew. With 'Sinatra' voice. We all joined together in all we did. All situations. Have a job to believe,can't come and see you again,so many things and memories of you. Well each day we getting older. Your guitar playing,harmonica singing places. Missed so much! All places went already. I came your mum's funeral,you asked me hardly knew,got me visit with you nursing home,then came to my mum funeral,Cricketers then Southwick. All of us. Chat! fun together People places met so exciting,help each other through you,I saw so much.'Borders quiz time,on films whatever,or Authors read we listen buy books. Free drink! snacks. Worthing once to a show,Ray let me and my mum came,your friend and me. Naughty left us to sit with girl on our own. H.M.The Queen Book,gave me,Barbecues,Day centre,music group,you used to say,"no dont' feel like singing with me,if not well. Then we dressed as witches day centre,we won big large bar chocolate costume,you had long wig etc;and me daughter got me a little light up lantern,made a nylon cape,make up,white for face,made me look scary,green plastic hat,cheap witches broom,no course not witches it was contest. Ray and I celebrating birthdays on pier Horatios Bar,Brunswick Festival.Take pictures. And Id buy little something,for you. I just got rid pair shoes about £10 when last saw,me they were to tight,I kept long time,turned bag things out charity,then heard died,went to charity shop,get but they were sold. Ray got your favourite pies chicken,apple bring out on bus,anything asked for. Needed. Nursing home your 1st one damn,buzzers Then my shop accident,three months could'nt get see you. School Fete etc. Your little laugh! Trip to Rottingdean on bus. Or Ardingly once,stalls so long,I thought lost you scared area so big! Always protected me,so kind to many. We always send cards,sign with love The Crooner,and me from your,loving friend,years,or know I liked cupids choose! or holy card! Sometimes I was only one with you walk go into,Holland and Barrett shop with you,look all readings. On jars. What you could have and not. 'Pride' London Road look at the stalls. Then, my mum been there,we'd say she been dancing,and died next morning,we'd been talking of her,strange. Great time again,meet up and friends,or once we kind of danced,and used a parasol another time,some asked photo,together we never saw them. I would watch parade coming along,meet in the cafe. Church first St.Andrews,years,then St Patricks's Church great christmas. We both get over see you,Ray and I for your birthday,once flooded down rain. Oh! So many memories. Quite a few photos of you we did. You often bought,little things some. Shop then four of us sat,drank tea coffee,if had large meringues and cream Borders then Wow!we share the price, girl's would eat something cooked,laugh enjoy so much. Always your shopping bag too heavy for you. I would carry ! I had my two black eyes,couldn't get see you over three months shop fall got what you asked for. Had go back on bus home. Let him come over on long bus ride,hurry back,took all three months. Love and prayers,can't believe,can't have another chance visit,now gone. Groups we all belonged to,and church and out and about then. What a journey with you,like your song sung 'The Long And Winding Road' R.I.P my dear friend twenty years, forever. Birthdays gifts share price,tea cream cup cakes,when in wheelchair,like something I had cheap necklace,sparkly bag,cross. He would say let me go half for it,included me and his friend's whenever went did something and all our adversities is it stuck together. Whatever happened. In life we shared. You would loved seen 'Andy Murray win Wimbledon,never gave up, Wimbledon,courage and force,kept on for his dream, 'Novak Djokovic' message spoke after for Andy Murray congratulations him,and his british Country his country was great, fab nice!came True! And Paper stated, "Look into Andy Murray's Eyes",and rub the his balls,I did at home most of match,I did and millions,would, squealing at the t.v the crowd and people,many many,willing and screaming him on! and me on edge of my seat,and standing too kiss on paper,win! putting my hands on him like paper says. What a day in History. Congratulations flooding in,and message H.M. The Queen fantastic,maybe made 'Sir'. I am not into tennis,but Andy fought came back,ran like the wind,bounced jumped like a kangaroo,and took dare shots,absolutely wonderful fight back in control,maybe call Murray Hill,now crowds over elated and all for him. I shouted till hoarse,millions would at home,and there. But don't know lot about tennis,watch most time had to watch beginning to end. His mum's tears and his family,dad,and girl friend and all chants! Celebs could see, 'Come on Andy' I took photos of T.V. keep. It was terrific match,whirl wind flying,speed my goodness,into the net get points fitness both,had hats,Andy doesn't usually,sun so hot. Had remember who was who? Love it Andy looks up into the sky,'Asking'? Help from above! Mighty one,done it. At beginning match here,suddenly two ambulances near, so dashed out,but all seemed be okay. Back too the match Wimbledon I spoke with one. Today having quiet Anniversary. July 8th. Sun is very hot. Text from Daughter and son in law,in Holland,toast tonight. Been wedding in Holland nearly,ferry and car worrying times. week away so far. Would have sent that regular card,got someone get it,as always. Friends met then wedding invite for them. Just bought out little gifts,and carton ask for 'Lemon Meringue ice cream umm! really tasty. I hear a song both knew,tears sting,or can't sing it,but improving,so angel take care! Sun shine on you and the light,watch over you. I hoped might have made it by taxi,in wheelchair,to have come shows,or Singing For Pleasure we do,Music Teacher player singer coach,never mean't to be. I'm sure tape we both did,years ago,be 100% better,now if we had both gone gt Music Director Conductor Simon Gray,you would have loved to joined. Especially 'Singing For Pleasure' we all do. Show 'Wonderland brilliant,standing ovation,missed it all. Forever my true! friend many years,thank you. Being there for me too. We would have been at Pride yesterday! Met up as usual and some friends maybe. R.I.P + my crooner. God bless. Till we all meet again. Soon? July 19TH. many are missing you. julie xx

ps Especially thinking of you yesterday Friday November 23rd 2013. would have been your birthday,going put in the

Argus paper so expensive,so didn't,but got a call from your sister! Flying back today,safe journey. Sorry spacing  going up two by two!  

Nothing ever will beat poem 'Green Eyes' the cat now hanging over the settee,I chat him like a baby when it cries,

and peep in if on duvet asleep! say

"What a beautiful boy you are 'Jazz' then curls

loves to lift his chin,and us both if we don't continue just for him,

looking up from paper's lying on

or staring ahead,what is on the wall a spider ugh!

no! nothing at  all

into ball of love,makes me laugh and laugh!

he seems to know every word I say

and his love and capers be with me forever more

'Green' Eyes' loves to run from room to room

or watch me sweeping with the broom

I still have a crown for his head not worn

and a black and golden cat mask for fun 

really only loves duvet and strokes on our bed

the love he gives to us

and we both give to him

therapy too all know understand love touch! affection  

Updated on.

November 23rd 2013

The Argus