I knew that I couldn't take all my tools, lawnmower etc so I shoved them all into the steel lockup and clamped the padlock shut.My only regret was tha... I had to leave my dog, Fred, behind. I knew that dogs weren't welcome in hotels. At 3pm that day I left my home and began a new life as a single man.After booking into the pub and unloading some of my gear I called my solicitor and booked an appointment. I turned my mobile phone off and then went down to the bar and got so drunk, I can barely. At the same time, it reinforced the notion that there was something very odd going on, not just with Jason but with what Frank semi-cynically referred to as Jason's entourage. He started listening more closely to their conversation on the bus. He didn't pick up everything they said, but what he did made him curious.Frank nodded. "Ok, man, whatever. Still, wish I got a look at her." Well, you'll have your chance, with the medical program."Frank noted this with interest. One of the things he had. While Jim had to adjust to the heat, the two a day practices and an entirely new system, he was surprised to learn of the change many of his teammates were experiencing. Quite accustomed to working together with white and black players on the team, Jim was surprised to discover that, up until the previous season, this high school team had included only white players. In 1969 the blacks had their own team and their own high school. Adding to the turmoil was the fact that the town suddenly had. I just needed to bring my laptop down from upstairs and I was set.We packed my stuff in the car boot, climbed in and set off for Manchester. Fortunately it’s only about forty miles away so took us less than an hour. We pulled up outside the door of the Midland Hotel, Dad killed the engine and we were immediately approached by a uniformed commissionaire.“Good afternoon, sir, welcome to the Midland, can I get you someone to help with your bags?”I looked at Dad, who nodded.“Yes, please,” I.