THIS is the first time I have written to the Press but I couldn't help but respond to Bernard Lyne's letter. I agree with him that there are too many moaners.

For what it's worth, here is my baker's dozen.

1 My husband's morning cuppa.

2 Collecting my pension on a Monday morning.

3 Caravan holidays on the North Yorks Moors.

4 Fish and chips from our local chippy.

5 Our five grandchildren for their help teaching me to master the computer.

6 All the mod cons we didn't have when I was young.

7 Listening to my husband sing.

8 Family get togethers at Christmas and birthdays.

9 Playing Scrabble (especially when I win).

10 Being able to keep in touch with friends all over the world via email.

11 Going for a swim.

12 Knitting.

13 Seeing the children's smiling faces as they go to school.

Mrs Vera Ruddick,

Croft Way,

Camblesforth, Selby.

Updated: 11:23 Saturday, January 22, 2005