Years and years ago I went out with a boy who invited me home to meet his family and to join the family evening meal. We all sat round chatting over the meal but suddenly a ripple of excitement moved between them and we all cleared up quickly so they could enjoy what they called "the highlight of our week".
They turned on the TV and tuned in to MASH. Within seconds they were all rolling around the floor hysterically. Their dad actually had tears pouring down his cheeks. I sat there astonished. I was about twenty at the time but my boyfriend's younger brother and sisters were all under 14 and laughing at jokes that I just didn't get. It took some getting used to but within a few weeks I was starting to pick up on the "in jokes" and managed a few smiles.
They were the strangest but most loving and warm family I ever met. So if you are out there Larry - you are still fondly remembered. Are you watching Green Wing??
