Back home (after our Switzerland holiday), my bike riding was taking on a whole new level of interest. Continue reading
Literature
Dear Diary – Page 45 (Early 1960’s – Switzerland)
What does a 14 year old Colin do when in Switzerland with his family? Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 44 (Early 1960’s – Switzerland)
In 1961, we had our first trip to a different country. We went to Dover by train (via London and so two train rides!); crossed the English Channel by boat, and then boarded a luxury coach in Calais which took us through France and into Switzerland! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 43 (Early 1960’s – Scrumping)
Also around this time (1960’s), I would go “scrumping”! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 42 (Early 1960’s – Teachers)
I had some teachers who were clearly worth remembering: Continue reading
“A Dear Friend”
Historically, I have had a limited number of male friends. There have been a few casual relationships but, in the sense of close friends, very few have been male. In fact, I can say that I have not had one male close friend over the past 50 years! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 41 (Early 1960’s – Javelin)
School continued: Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 40 (Early 1960’s – Cross Country)
School continued: Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 39 (Late 1950’s – Cricket & Rugby)
Meanwhile at school, I was learning valuable lessons about working with people! Continue reading
Dear Diary – Page 38 (Late 1950’s – New England Loco Sheds)
Train spotting was a major focus from 1958 through to 1963, and Pat and I would often “do” New England Sheds on Sundays as they were only about a 20 minute bike ride away. Continue reading
A New Direction Perhaps? 