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Date Posted: 01:31:05 08/21/08 Thu
Author: Shelly
Subject: Abertryder, SW/Pontypridd/Pilot Hotel

Dear Sir Tom Jones,
I hope this email finds you well. I am from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. My father was born in South Wales as was his Mother (nee 'Griffith')and Father. On his birth certificate, it indicates he was born in 'Abertryder' (I apologize if I have spelt it incorrectly) and since I was a little girl, I have yet to find this town I presume on the map. He did in fact lose his birth certificate and upon receiving a new one, it indicated his place of birth to be 'Pontypridd' South Wales. I was wondering if you could tell me whether you heard of 'Abertryder' and, if so, is it a suburb of 'Pontypridd?'.

I grew up listening to your music since the age of five years of age (that I myself can recall) and I remember my father when one of your songs came on the radio. His eyes would light up and grow misty. Nothing could distract him and it appeared to myself he was off in another world thinking of home. He had always urned to return to his home and often spoke of Wales. (Thus, your song, 'The Green, Green Grass of Home'). Unfortunately, he passed away suddenly in 1977. I understand, you have a house in South Wales and I was wondering if you and your family spend most of your time there? Also, on a final note, do you recall a Hotel named the 'Pilot Hotel?'. My Nan's family owned it and approximately 10 years ago I heard it was still there however, it is not known as the 'Pilot'. I apologize for the lengthy email and wish health and happiness to both yourself and your family and are looking forward to your new CD coming out in October. Perhaps you will come back to Toronto, Ontario, Canada to perform in the near future.
Sincerely yours,
Shelly

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