Hi everyone! Steve here.

Well here we go again with what I'm reliably told is well a followed blog! Many thanks to you all for taking such an interest in me and my going's on! Stroll on, I never thought it possible that I would write a blog, let alone people wanting to read it! I didn't know what a blog was before my accident!

This last month has seen what is fast becoming an annual event - the Valentine's Ball. It was held at the 'Last Drop Village Hotel' in Bromley Cross Bolton and was the 2nd outing for this now popular event. It was a good excuse for Pauline and I to get all togged up! And I know this may seem hard to believe but it's the first time I've worn a DJ! "WHAT! You mean you were dressed like Michael Foot!" I hear you all say! NO! You silly lot! I wore a Dinner Jacket! Not a Donkey Jacket! I must admit I felt as smart as a guardsman!

And speaking of soldiers, I had the priviledge of meeting a very brave Royal Marine Commando named Aaron Moon. He had been injured by an Improvised Explosive Device while on patrol in Afghanistan, and we shared our stories like a couple of old dear's in the street! The man suffered tremendous injuries, but spoke of going back over next January!
What an incredibly brave man he is.

Aaron if you're reading this, good luck and god bless. You're a star and we are all very proud of you.

The Ball was attended by all sorts of people who were only too happy to part with their money for the sake of a good and noble cause. The monies raised through bidding for the various Auction items were divided between 'Help for Heroes' Charity and the Fireservice.

After the auction we danced to music provided by a 5-piece band named 'Athena', and I even managed to do some dancing myself. I know what you're thinking! I could have fallen and hurt myself! But you can rest assured that my feet stayed perfectly still while my body moved only slightly to the music! What do mean "SO WHATS NEW!"

All that's left to say on this blog is a big thank you to my table guests, my sister Sharon and her husband Gary, my cousin Gary and his wife Samantha, my good friend Gary T and his wife Diane, and last but certainly not least my mate Lee and his Wife Debbie. Did I mention Gary?

Like you, I'm glad we're beginning to see a glimpse of summer. It means I can get out a bit more and it also lifts your spirits.

On the health front, I'm due to have an operation soon on my elbow to remove a piece of bone which currently restricts my arm from opening. So all being well, when the range of movement increases, I'll be able to stretch my arm out fully, lift up a pint of Guinness from the bar, drink it and put it back on the bar again! In the meantime, I'll carry on practicing!

Unfortunately there is no Teletext Tickler this month, they must be improving. Oh I know! I know! It's NOT Teletext. IT'S Subtitles but if you can come up with a funny that's appropriate against the word SUBTITLES then you're a better person than I am!

Well that's all from me for this month, so until next time, take care!

FF Steve Morris

PS Always make sure you have a working SMOKE ALARM