Autobiography

Ray – The Book update 12

I had really hoped that, by now, I would be announcing the release date… but that is not the case! I had another couple of “glitches” with the copyright people which, while rather frustrating, were educational. Continue reading →

Ray- The Book update 11

This really is not a book update because, at this point in time, I am just waiting to hear from FriesenPress. I did however think that the following information may be enlightening to those of you who are contemplating your first book, and those who have said book well in progress. To anybody who has a book already published, it may well stir a few memories! Continue reading →

Ray – The Book update 10

The book is in the very final stages before being released. I just had a long chat with my contact at Friesen Press, and am continually amazed at all the stuff I never thought about when publishing a book! Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 55c (Early 1960’s – London)

On another bike ride (quite a bit before my Lake district ride), the plan was to ride to London; tour the loco sheds and major railway stations of all four British Railways Regions, and then ride onto Clacton (Essex) where Dad now had the caravan as he was working at the Pier Theatre during the week and over the summer holidays season. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 55b (Early 1960’s – Lake District)

I cycled from Keswick to Penrith before the enormity of crossing the Pennines hit me. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 55a (Early 1960’s -The Lake District)

My bike riding mileage was intentionally steadily increasing, for no other reason than I just wanted go further and further afield! My early rides were around 30 miles, but it was not too long before I completed a 100 mile ride. Continue reading →

Ray – The Book update 7

Just imagine walking along a wooded trail that followed a creek/river. Now imagine that trail elevated such that tree tops are considerably below you. Imagine looking off to one side of the trail and realizing what a spectacular view would have been possible except for the shrubs and trees which partially blocked the view. Finally, imagine turning a corner on the trail and seeing a lookout platform which was offering an uninterrupted view of the area far below: Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 105 (1975)

As soon as my employment was confirmed, the other three made arrangements to fly out!

I was at Toronto International Airport well in advance of their arrival time and waited… and waited… and waited. I checked the arrivals board and they had landed on schedule so I waited… and waited… and waited. Continue reading →