Man seeks drinking pal for father

[Mugu]

A man who is afraid his father could be lonely has advertised for a drinking companion for him - at £7 an hour - and there is no shortage of likely helpers.

Jack Hammond, 88, of Cadnam, Hampshire, will now meet candidates who answered the 25p advertisement placed in a local post office by his son Michael.

Mr Hammond used to drink with a neighbour in Barton-on-Sea but is now in a nursing home near his son Michael.

Michael Hammond said he had been "absolutely staggered" by the response.



Complete article at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/hampshire/7328410.stm

[seabeyond]

1. the little important things in life, at 88.

i think that is nifty that his son wants his daddy to have some one to drink with his da.

[qb]

2. What the hell did he expect? He'd have gotten a staggering response

if all he offered were free drinks :toast:

[guitar man]

3. no shit

I'd go drink with the old fellow if someone would just pick up the bar tab....and get me a cab home :beer:

[slampoet]

4. That is one of the most beautiful things i have heard all day!