Paraglider - Grandfather!!

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Paraglider is proud to announce the arrival last night of his grandchild no 2 and grandson no 1, to his wonderful daughter and son-in-law, in Worcester Royal Infirmary. Mother and Baby (all 8lb 11oz of him, that's 4 kilos) doing well.

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  1. hut18 November 2009 at 11:59

    Congratulations! I didn't know you were that old...

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  2. Para Glider18 November 2009 at 12:18

    Neither did I Nick - it snuck up on me ;)

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  3. Anonymous30 November 2009 at 08:10

    Sorry Mate, missed this one. Heartiest congrats - may you have many opportunities to enjoy your Grandchildren, although Doha is a long way from them, you are with them in your heart. Cheers, PaulRB_Doha.

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  4. Para Glider1 December 2009 at 04:10

    Thanks Paul - another good reason to start planning retirement!

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