Mr G. Crossland
32 Long Bridge Street
Llanidloes
NEWTOWN
WALES
SY18 6AR 

3rd December, 2007

Dear George,
I hope that you are feeling a bit better - any news re the hernia operation ?
Junes brother-in-law, Denis, had his operation at LGI on 10th October and was only in for 2 nights.  He had another check at LGI on 14th November and everything is fine.  Obviously he had some soreness for about a month.  As I told you, Denis is 83 years of age and had a triple heart bypass operation some 17 years ago !
Like you, Denis has difficulty with his balance and they don't seem to be able to find a reason for that.  However, if he is careful walking, (with a stick and / or shopping trolley etc.) he manages ok.   Again, like you, Denis lives on his own - having lost his wife Lily, (Junes sister), to cancer some 5 years ago.
So ......
I don't see why an operation would be more dangerous for you ?  I am given to understand that Harrogate are very good with such operations.

I read in the Wakefield Express that Susan Hauxwell, (Peter's disabled daughter), died peacefully in her sleep on 8th November.  It didn't give her age but I suspect she would be in her late 50's.   She was, I believe, about 19 when she was involved in the car crash with her boyfriend but I can't remember the year.   Another blow for Peter - I think his wife Barbara died partially as a result of the stress.  However, I am sure that his son Robert, daughter ?? and their families will be a tremendous support to him.

I have enclosed a copy of the latest version of the DVD that Paul Brow has sent me.  Please note the copyright !   I think it excellent and am sure that you will find it interesting.

I have also enclosed an article from the Yorkshire Evening Post - Thursday 29th November - about Robert Hields, the owner of the Hields Aviation at Sherburn Aerodrome.