Pj Sandz

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Born on a cold winters night in January, I grew up with a father who loved making home movies, and who always wanted to learn to fly. This was to shape my life, and I met and married my partner whilst gaining my Private Pilots Licence. Two children later, flying had changed to sailing, and then to canoeing. The canoeing stopped when we were rescued off the canal by a very good friend! My younger daughter had found music, and after a few drum lessons, I found myself morphed into her band as a drummer. Without my knowledge a gig at the famous Cavern club was arranged, and  to my horror I found myself playing on the Beatles stage . Fortunately it went down a storm, but not too long after I was sacked, as our family relationship was more important than the band. A late (mid twenties) Autism diagnosis explained her struggles with life, society, and the housework! It was a very dark time for us all, which necessitated a major shift in our approach to life. I retired from 40 years in the NHS; and we gained an autism assistance dog called Jack, and a new vacuum!! By now my elder daughter was married with two fantastic kiddywinks. It was looking back on my younger daughters struggles, that led me to write my first book for the grandchildren about a little pig called Piggly Wiggly, and his difficulties interacting with his family. I also found Garageband on my computer and I have since written two songs, which have been aired on local radio. At some point, I may attempt a book about my daughter, autism, and the family,; and even through the worst times imaginable, all the a'ventures she has taken us on!