Isn't it great to see this thread burst back into life again? I echo Danny's plea from earlier today, particularly to Sandisondaughter. This is a precious repository of stories from Everyman, and the time to record them is fast running out.
Walter's wonderful memories have certainly revitalised our Senior Officer, who not only posted today at 0051, 0209 and 0738 but also remembered his Latin for the last one. Only one response to this, Danny:
SALVE DENNIUS MAXIMUS