If you’re a member of the Dead Parent Club, today’s Fink Tank is for you.

Our dad Tony died 27 years ago. On his anniversary yesterday we honoured him in Col’s shed. 

I’m now about the same age as Dad was as I remember him. When I was younger all I could see were the differences. As I’ve aged, I’ve been quietly chuffed to grow into the similarities. I love seeing echos of his character in Col.

We’re all a reflection of our parents, for better or worse. Tony was a wonderful dad, so most similarities are for better. Apart from Col inheriting a filthy smoking habit for a decade. And my penchant for leaving things to the absolute last minute*. 

If you’ve lost a parent, we’d love to hear from you.