Aye, he's back, get the grammar books out again, kids.
Though their where no reports of bed spelling while your gone, Steve!
I agree with Jim, I also got a little faith in humanity again, the story/pics felt very heartwarming.
Your father still looks very respectable in his high age - hope the both of you got along well.
I cannot see the content of two pics though, as your huge smile covers the whole area of the picture, from the left to the right - in German we say "smiling over both ears"