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About me My story

I am a fit and healthy 55 year old. I have been married to my wife Sandra for 34 years and have 3 children Lisa (33), Claire (29) and Jack (8). Jack was our happy surprise!!! I also have 2 grandchildren Pearl (nearly 3) and Bert (10 months).

I love sports (football and golf in particular), cooking and gardening.

I come from a long line of cowards (our ancestors were deserters from the Spanish armada who landed on the Isle of Man).

Originally from Liverpool but now acting as a missionary spreading the scouse gospel in Yorkshire.............

Reason I wanted to take part - I guess to impress / embarass / shock? my family (Jack is gobsmacked.....). I will be using my 1 hour of fame to raise the profile of the use of the Makaton language programme in assisting children with speech problems to communicate.



Comments

  • Thank you so much for raising the profile of Makaton. It is clear from the comments that your family and friends that they are very proud of you - and so they should be! It would be great to talk, so please get in touch. Nickie from The Makaton Charity 01276 606760

  • Unclee P,

    This is fabulouss, sorry i missed it i really wanted to go.

    Pearl must be a VERY proud grandaughter,

    What a brill way to use up the time,,

    love you,

    from your very proud niece

    rose :)

  • What a fabulous performance. You were absolutely fantastic and we're so proud of you. Pearl is so lucky to have a grandad helping to raise awareness of Makaton. With all our love Claire and Matt xxx

  • Hi,

    Do you do events such as Birthdays or bar mitzvah.

  • Absolutely great. This really opened my eyes and I would like to find out more. You did a wonderful job

  • Boooring!! Do you actually think that the entire world watching wants to see you make cell phone calls and wave to the crowd?? What a waste of a wonderful opportunity to come from a deeper place!

  • That was great I followed a bit of Makaton because I learnt it when I had a foster child. I just wish you had been on during the day time. Well done

  • very impressed with pauls signing

  • how wonderful, we love you uncle Paul, Love Eve Ruby & Maya

    well done Paul, you sent Maya to sleep tonight.

    Lots of Love Keltie & John xx

  • Well done Paul, very good sport and a brilliant cause to boot. I hope that you achieve your goal and you enjoyed your time on the plinth - it looks like fun! Pearl will be chuffed I'm sure... All the best to the Carine clan!!

  • Go Bro! thought i was mad takes some B#@*&cks.

    WELL DONEXXXXXXXXXX

  • Good for you. I have an advanced certificate in Makaton and use it regularly with all sorts of people. It is an excellent system and more people need to be aware of it.

    Makaton specifically contains three elements, speak, sign, and symbol. It would have been nice had you been able to incorporate the symbols but I guess you were limited in resources.

    http://www.makaton.org

  • well done you really proud of you xxx jeanette paul sam and harry xxxx

  • absolutely brilliant! made everyone so proud xx

  • this guy rocks !

  • A Star is born - wonderful.

  • Great things happen in one's retirement. All the best!!

  • What an amazing thing to do ! - I am definitely impressed but also deeply moved and proud of you - with our love, Emma, Garic, Lily , Max and Samuel x

  • Hope you enjoy your hour of fame Paul, we wiil be watching you!

    Love Adrian, Lynne, Ed, Harry & Oliver.

  • Good luck Uncle Paul, happy to see you're encouraging the use of the Makaton Language, looking forward to watching, got the girls round tonight tuning in too!

  • I am very proud of your spirit Paul and have a go attitude,I will be watching with pride, embarrassment and shock!

    Love Sandra x PS dont do your Elvis impression!!!.

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    Great stuff!What is it with you and draws?That plinth looked a bit high.Did you use a body double?
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    Fantastic work Paul! Pearl will be very proud
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    Well I never!
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    Hi older brother Hope your legs can take it! Good luck
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    Good for you, Paul. We like Maakton!
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    Excellent. Another Makaton fan - I'll look in. My youngest boy who has Downs Syndrome and knows a bit of Makaton.) Good for you Paul!
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    Good on Paul!
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    Good luck Dad, you'll be fabulous xxx
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