Sorry to hear about your dad. A tough time and a horrible thing to deal with.I’ve just drunk a bottle of some 8%-odd porter he had (it was much nicer than I expected too)........I probably won’t remember anything at this rate.....thanks, appreciated
I know you said you're not after sympathy but only the most stone hearted wouldn't want to at least say "shit mate, that's rubbish, hope you can deal with it as best as possible".
A few beers is probably the best plan in the short term. Cheers to the old man. I'm raising a beer to all those we've lost right now.
*clinks glass*