11/03/2026
I took a rest from social media yesterday as it was my 65th birthday. In years gone past this might have marked the time for my retirement, and my sudden taking up of bowls, golf or fishing. However, none of this happened, I am not retired, have no desire to play old people's marbles, have no golf bats and don't bother fish. Back to my standard routine
I have been staggered by the number of good wishes, congratulations and general good feeling that has been directed my way. Really unexpected and very well received – thank you all.
I had a great day with my close family, wife Julie and youngest son Lewis. Lewis took us out to the The Soulville Steakhouse in Nottingham. My steak was superb company great of course. In the afternoon we returned to Chateau Dachey-Jenkins and watched the latest Predator film Predator: Badlands. The rest of the day involved the eating of crisps, drinking of beer, and rum, and a quantity of mead (Thank you Sarah), and the day was enjoyable and mellow. To come is a visit to the Welbeck Brewery to visit their Rum distillery section.
So, thank you again everyone and I will now return to my normal routine. Photography of events and conferences (Pete Jenkins Photography) will resume, editing of rugby photos from my Fleet Street days (From the Back of a Motorbike), working on the sixth of my Rugby Club Players Books (Leicester Tigers), digitising and repair of old photographs (Detail Photography) and other rugby, aero and photographic projects as they present themselves.
My life is truly blessed – thank you
