Hi NeverAmI - thank you for that and I'm glad you liked it. I don't write a lot, I lack the discipline to do it. That story was kind of kicking around my head for a long time. I never expected to win the competition, I just wanted to clear out the cobwebs a little. As for my dad, he was a quiet complex guy, much brighter than me and very science orientated. A really good guy though and a great dad. He died over 20 years ago, but I still miss him. Particularly his advice.
Anyway, many thanks for your kind reply.
James