Hi Andrew, how your post spoke to me….your words struck several chords with me & i can honestly say I was quite tearful by their meaning.
I am so pleased you are back doing a ‘relevant’ job that you obviously love, I wish you continued happiness in your new/old (?!) venture. It’s lovely to feel wanted, needed & that you’re accepted.
For myself, well, I have been retired far longer than I care to remember due to ill health & there are many days where I feel useless & can no longer contribute. That was until my recent uplift, I was asked by my niece (who is expecting twins - first babies) if I could knit some little bootees. I was over the moon, to feel needed again, & my fingers haven’t stopped working…the bootees (several pairs) mittens, hats & cardigans for when they are a bit bigger & now on the way to crocheting the 1st blanket! I feel useful again & part of the ongoing living part of life.
Hope my ramblings haven’t gone on too long, just felt I needed to share that with you.
Once again, good luck, keep well (hope your fur boys won’t feel too lonely without you 🐶🐶😉)
All the best for your future, it’s great to hear you have a spring back in your step, although I must admit on a personal note I do miss your YouTube vlogs, which like your post here are full of honesty
Thank you Andrew. I recently lost my father late last year and I am still coming to terms with that as well as supporting my mother both emotionally and in practical ways trying to fill the void he left behind. Your article had the same deep and sincere human understanding that has always characterised all your creative content.
I am so happy that you have found the fulfilment and contentment that you so richly deserve and are able to write to us as in the manner of old, much loved and trusted friends catching up.
Wishing you continued happiness in this new phase of your life xx
Lovely to see you look so happy in your video. Miss seeing the boys so don’t forget we need a fix of them occasionally. 😉 we miss you too obviously but doing what makes you happy is always the right choice.
Hi. So pleased I found you again, you and your boys have been missed.
Dont you just hate it when people say ‘Everything happens for a reason’ when at the time it seems like the end of your world? You have come through the upheaval of the last couple of years and look so, so happy. Congratulations - onwards and upwardsxxx
Sweet transition! Life shimmies into different phases, and this is the supportive phase you need right now. Don't forget your Substack and YouTube followers. We count you as a friend, one who helps to keep us grounded as well as touching our soul.
Wow! What a post. You certainly struck a chord with me. I actually rarely ever heard Steve Wright on the radio but the content of what you said spoke directly to me and I’m sure would for a lot of people. Fantastic.
Lovely post, very heartfelt and I agree with everything you've shared. I too felt shock and sadness and loss of the past when I heard about Steve's passing. I remember car journeys with my parents listening to his show on Radio 1 as a child. Hearing his corny jokes and sensing he was a kind person was a constant in a mad, changing, scary world.
I am so happy you have found your happiness again. I miss your more chatty personal videos on YouTube, I always enjoyed them best out of all your (wonderful) content. Maybe you'll come back to us at some point? All the best, L x
Listening to Steve Wright's Love Songs session this morning on the car on the way home, Lisa Tarbock read one tribute which likened Steve's passing to that of the Queen. The symbolism of that reference was not lost when I read your piece Andrew. When you leave most organisations you realise you were just a number, even though you could have spent a lifetime on it. I am lucky that we have an organisation for retired colleagues, so we regularly have get togethers for various things. I have lost two younger and very close working colleagues on the last two years, both of them to horrible sudden medical issues rather than any lack of purpose.
It has however focussed my activities more towards doing things I can do now age is affecting activities I used to undertake. I have recognised I have to live for today, and not too much of tomorrow, but definitely not the past.
I am curious though (congratulations on being back on the Euro ? trains), how do you manage the 90 in 280?
Wow! It was like you vocalised everything I have been feeling about the death of Steve Wright. You are so correct. It is also the death of a link to my youth. I am probably a similar age to you and many others who have been so affected by Steve’s passing. His voice and chuckling, joking, the clapping and cheering in the back ground are all in the soundtrack to my youth. Just hearing his voice could take me back to a car journey in the 80’s or sat in the kitchen of my family home with the radio on as my mum prepared tea. So many memories so evocatively bright back to the present with just his dulcet tones and now that’s gone. And they have all gone too. I am alone with just my memories that won’t have that instant moment again. We are getting older and now we can’t revisit the past so easily!
Anyway, getting far too maudlin! Congratulations on your “new “ job. At least you have the Scottish life a go, you regret the things in life you don’t try. I’ve always loved your videos and musings on life. Thanks so much and all the best!
I felt a similar void when Terry Wogan left Radio 2. I've yet to fina a presenter who would make me laugh as much on the way to work. So good to see you back at a place that makes you happy. Might bump in to you next time I'm heading to Brussels on the Eurostar
Oh Andrew, you are so right! My brother Dave was only 63 when we lost him on January 21st. Hasn't sunk in yet but it did make me realise that this life is way too short and I remember Johnny Depp saying, we regret our past, worry too much about the future instead of living today!! So true! I was worried that you might be feeling that way especially when you told me about them dispensing with your services after all your hard work you've done for them! Happens all the time but that's no consolation for you is it? Loved the latest video!! You don't just look happy, you look happy and healthy and you have a purpose again! I wish you nothing but love and luck in this next period of your life! Take care, you are precious and Dougal & Ted plus all your family need you, you have got a purpose!! Your friends looked really happy too! They obviously missed you, you can see it in their faces and you with that gorgeous smile on your face look as though you missed them all terribly! Terrible news about Steve Wright, lovely man just like my brother. Worse thing was my sister and I had to break the news to mum which I have to say was the worst thing I have ever experienced in my entire life! The funeral hasn't happened yet!! 29th February, a day I am dreading but will be there supporting mum, even though she can't attend, my sister, Dave's two girls and his grandchildren. Love and hugs Andrew xxx
Hi Andrew, how your post spoke to me….your words struck several chords with me & i can honestly say I was quite tearful by their meaning.
I am so pleased you are back doing a ‘relevant’ job that you obviously love, I wish you continued happiness in your new/old (?!) venture. It’s lovely to feel wanted, needed & that you’re accepted.
For myself, well, I have been retired far longer than I care to remember due to ill health & there are many days where I feel useless & can no longer contribute. That was until my recent uplift, I was asked by my niece (who is expecting twins - first babies) if I could knit some little bootees. I was over the moon, to feel needed again, & my fingers haven’t stopped working…the bootees (several pairs) mittens, hats & cardigans for when they are a bit bigger & now on the way to crocheting the 1st blanket! I feel useful again & part of the ongoing living part of life.
Hope my ramblings haven’t gone on too long, just felt I needed to share that with you.
Once again, good luck, keep well (hope your fur boys won’t feel too lonely without you 🐶🐶😉)
Lynda 🌻
All the best for your future, it’s great to hear you have a spring back in your step, although I must admit on a personal note I do miss your YouTube vlogs, which like your post here are full of honesty
N&Ax
Thank you Andrew. I recently lost my father late last year and I am still coming to terms with that as well as supporting my mother both emotionally and in practical ways trying to fill the void he left behind. Your article had the same deep and sincere human understanding that has always characterised all your creative content.
I am so happy that you have found the fulfilment and contentment that you so richly deserve and are able to write to us as in the manner of old, much loved and trusted friends catching up.
Wishing you continued happiness in this new phase of your life xx
Lovely to see you look so happy in your video. Miss seeing the boys so don’t forget we need a fix of them occasionally. 😉 we miss you too obviously but doing what makes you happy is always the right choice.
Hi. So pleased I found you again, you and your boys have been missed.
Dont you just hate it when people say ‘Everything happens for a reason’ when at the time it seems like the end of your world? You have come through the upheaval of the last couple of years and look so, so happy. Congratulations - onwards and upwardsxxx
Sweet transition! Life shimmies into different phases, and this is the supportive phase you need right now. Don't forget your Substack and YouTube followers. We count you as a friend, one who helps to keep us grounded as well as touching our soul.
Wow! What a post. You certainly struck a chord with me. I actually rarely ever heard Steve Wright on the radio but the content of what you said spoke directly to me and I’m sure would for a lot of people. Fantastic.
Lovely post, very heartfelt and I agree with everything you've shared. I too felt shock and sadness and loss of the past when I heard about Steve's passing. I remember car journeys with my parents listening to his show on Radio 1 as a child. Hearing his corny jokes and sensing he was a kind person was a constant in a mad, changing, scary world.
I am so happy you have found your happiness again. I miss your more chatty personal videos on YouTube, I always enjoyed them best out of all your (wonderful) content. Maybe you'll come back to us at some point? All the best, L x
Wishing you well in a new chapter in your life but I will miss your videos ❤️
Listening to Steve Wright's Love Songs session this morning on the car on the way home, Lisa Tarbock read one tribute which likened Steve's passing to that of the Queen. The symbolism of that reference was not lost when I read your piece Andrew. When you leave most organisations you realise you were just a number, even though you could have spent a lifetime on it. I am lucky that we have an organisation for retired colleagues, so we regularly have get togethers for various things. I have lost two younger and very close working colleagues on the last two years, both of them to horrible sudden medical issues rather than any lack of purpose.
It has however focussed my activities more towards doing things I can do now age is affecting activities I used to undertake. I have recognised I have to live for today, and not too much of tomorrow, but definitely not the past.
I am curious though (congratulations on being back on the Euro ? trains), how do you manage the 90 in 280?
Best wishes with your ongoing career.
Eddie.
Wow! It was like you vocalised everything I have been feeling about the death of Steve Wright. You are so correct. It is also the death of a link to my youth. I am probably a similar age to you and many others who have been so affected by Steve’s passing. His voice and chuckling, joking, the clapping and cheering in the back ground are all in the soundtrack to my youth. Just hearing his voice could take me back to a car journey in the 80’s or sat in the kitchen of my family home with the radio on as my mum prepared tea. So many memories so evocatively bright back to the present with just his dulcet tones and now that’s gone. And they have all gone too. I am alone with just my memories that won’t have that instant moment again. We are getting older and now we can’t revisit the past so easily!
Anyway, getting far too maudlin! Congratulations on your “new “ job. At least you have the Scottish life a go, you regret the things in life you don’t try. I’ve always loved your videos and musings on life. Thanks so much and all the best!
I felt a similar void when Terry Wogan left Radio 2. I've yet to fina a presenter who would make me laugh as much on the way to work. So good to see you back at a place that makes you happy. Might bump in to you next time I'm heading to Brussels on the Eurostar
Oh Andrew, you are so right! My brother Dave was only 63 when we lost him on January 21st. Hasn't sunk in yet but it did make me realise that this life is way too short and I remember Johnny Depp saying, we regret our past, worry too much about the future instead of living today!! So true! I was worried that you might be feeling that way especially when you told me about them dispensing with your services after all your hard work you've done for them! Happens all the time but that's no consolation for you is it? Loved the latest video!! You don't just look happy, you look happy and healthy and you have a purpose again! I wish you nothing but love and luck in this next period of your life! Take care, you are precious and Dougal & Ted plus all your family need you, you have got a purpose!! Your friends looked really happy too! They obviously missed you, you can see it in their faces and you with that gorgeous smile on your face look as though you missed them all terribly! Terrible news about Steve Wright, lovely man just like my brother. Worse thing was my sister and I had to break the news to mum which I have to say was the worst thing I have ever experienced in my entire life! The funeral hasn't happened yet!! 29th February, a day I am dreading but will be there supporting mum, even though she can't attend, my sister, Dave's two girls and his grandchildren. Love and hugs Andrew xxx