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
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 52 (Early 1960’s – Austria)
In 1962 we went to Austria! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 51 (Early 1960’s – Wellingborough)
Wellingborough railway station was one of my favorite places to cycle to. Continue reading
