Dear Diary

Dear Diary – Page 59 (Mid 1960’s Blue Star Line)

My second term at College was much more congenial. There was (obviously) a new intake of juniors and I was now JLC of a cabin*. Everything ran pretty smoothly and, again, I finished with a very high average. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 58 (Mid 1960’s – College Life)

The program was split over 3 terms. The first term was difficult for me, and probably every other new cadet, because we were the “lowest form of life” in the College. Continue reading →

First Blog Birthday!

This Blog was created in October 2014 and so on this, its first anniversary, I am reflecting with considerable amazement as I feel as if I have a family spread around the world. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 57 (Mid 1960’s – Cardiff)

January 1964 was to be such a change for me. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 56 (Mid 1960’s – Leaving School)

Formally leaving school in December 1963 was an emotional experience, which caught me totally off guard! Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 55 (Early 1960’s – G.C.E. Results)

The G.C.E. “O” Level examinations were scheduled before the Summer holidays, with an option to re-take any subjects as necessary before the Christmas holidays. As I was not due to start College in Cardiff until January 1964, that would be very convenient if I had problems! Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 54 (Early 1960’s – G.C.E.s)

School was becoming very demanding as the G.C.E.’ “O” Levels* got closer. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 53 (Early 1960’s – Austria)

We had some time in Vienna where, although the Danube was disappointing (no romantic blues in that river!), the architecture, even to a 15 year old, was impressive. We also had a trip into Salzburg which again, was lovely by virtue of its architectural history. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 51 (Early 1960’s – Wellingborough)

Wellingborough railway station was one of my favorite places to cycle to. Continue reading →