In 1958 I was due for my 11+ examination. This was an examination that was intended to determine whether you went to a Secondary School, or a Grammar School. Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 28 (Late 1950’s – 11+ Exam)
1957 was a good year for me! I had a model railway around my room. I had the East Coast main railway line a 5 minute bike ride away. I had friends Richard and Pat, and I was often invited to accompany Pat on day trips to the coast, or to other places simply to train spot. Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 27 (Late 1950’s – Model Railway)
In the Summer of 1956, we duly moved from our caravan and into our new home. It was, as Dad described it at the time “A very simple design. It is alright as a first attempt but the next one will have a more artistic appeal.” How true that statement was!
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The Chihuahua!
We have had some extremely warm days recently which, coupled with high humidity, has made Ray’s walks an exercise in strategic planning. Continue reading
A Dedication to Ray
One of Ray’s Followers is Himali Shah ( www.decodinghappiness.wordpress.com ), and I recently received an email from her: Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 26 (Late 1950’s – East Runton)
In 1956, I was given an Autograph book. Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 25 (Late 1950’s – Walton Park)
At the bottom of our road was a park area with the usual swings; slide; roundabout, and it was a fun place to go on my bike. Continue reading
Bed Heater!
When I go into our kitchen at around 5:00am*, I will wedge Ray’s gate open so that he can wander around the house if he so wishes. Strategic lights will be on just in case I go back to bed later and need to see where he is. Stepping on him is highly undesirable! Continue reading
Attn. Published Authors!
Hi ”Guys”
In September of last year I completed a draft of a book covering the first 18 months of living with Ray (not coincidentally, this Blog started from that 18 month point). Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 24 (Late 1950’s – 2d/hr labour rate)
Valerie and I were both occasionally recruited to help out with the building project at a rate of pay of initially 2 pence/hour (later increased to 3 pence/hour!). To give that a perspective, a single stick of liquorice cost 1 penny. Continue reading
A New Direction Perhaps? 