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I know this piece is going to sound very pretentious but I have to let you know how it all went. Yesterday was Maryanne's investiture for her MBE even though the weather report was not good we all kept our fingers crossed, unusually we were lucky and the sun graced us with its presence. Oh yes it rained and very hard but when it did we were enjoying the comfort of her Majesties front  room (St Georges Hall) in Windsor Castle. I have been on a number of Medal Parades in my time most were my own  But this was something very different. as usual the pomp and ceremony were second to none It is only in Britain were an event like that can be staged, we had Yeoman of the Guard ,the  Life Guards, and the Windsor attendants all looking after us. The ceremony itself  is so slick nothing is left to chance everyone is briefed, the recipients go off into a seperate room whilst the rest of the rabble or hangers on parade into St Georges Hall. the. 

Once the Royal who on this occasion was HRH Prince William  came into the room everything fell into place, when Maryann's name was called she appeared looking absolutely stunning her courtesy was as good as everyone gone before and her hat stayed on unlike the lady before her who's hat decided to fall at Williams feet. William is quite chatty and asked Maryanne how she became involved with Special Needs Education?? Well she said I managed to get a degree in Music but my Mum and Dad insisted I get a proper job. which he found very amusing Though I am glad it was him and not the Queen she would not be amused.

the whole day was a fantastic experience 

Its a bit bland to say I was very proud that goes without saying its a pride that only a father can have in his Daughter and that was me not just yesterday, that was just a climax of the past 30 years. and yet I just know that there are many more moments like yesterday to come.

Now we are back on our journey moored up just before Accrington and tomorrow we should get to Reedly Marina for the bank holiday weekend.

The Honor is yours

Mum AND d

MY TWO BEST GIRLS

Maryanne and Mum

Now you know why the boats called Buggerlugs

Steve and Maryanne 

                                                                                                                                                                   A  very worthy MBE and what makes it so. is her                                                                                              pupils who are as proud of her as I am