This is my story
For anyone who wishes to find out more about me, this is my story. Its the result of a Dragons Den pitch which was selling web space to leave behind whatever you wanted to, including financial instructions, funeral arrangements, and anything else you wish people to know.
Me
Born in Bradford 19th June 1955. It was a Sunday. I was a big long baby born with dislocated hips and talipes. I had my hips in a splint and my feet reset and bandaged. My mum was taught the massage and care I needed. It made me cry and my mum had to leave me crying then hurt me again. It didn’t leave me feeling very welcome in this Universe! I have lived in several cities and towns around the country and now live in North Yorkshire in the countryside.
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I have been intelligent bright serious considered person with a good sense of humour although I don’t like silliness or being teased too much. I was educated to Masters Level with a PGCE BSc (Hons) and a great many certificates relating to my various jobs. I have been a technical development officer, a shop keeper and restaurant owner, an administrator, a manger, a lecturer and a trainer, and finally a manager again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where have you lived?
I was born in Bradford and have lived in Sheffield Lincoln and Kenilworth as my family followed my dad’s career. I went to University in Guildford and whilst there I also lived in Birmingham and Stockholm. After Uni I got a Job in St Helens then lived in Ormskirk, Lancs. I moved to Lancaster where I had 3 different houses, then Elland West Yorkshire and currently Sessay in North Yorkshire
Where else have you travelled?
As a boy my parents took us on camping holidays in Europe and UK in small campervans. One tour included France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and Holland. Later I visited Portugal, Spain, France a lot, Italy, Greece several times and Turkey twice. Also Teneriffe and Morocco. While I lived in Sweden, I visited Denmark and Norway for the midnight sun!
What Cars have you owned?
My fist car was a Morris 1300, black G reg 1969. It was followed by a Triumph Spitfire 1972 L reg sports car. This was followed by a green Ford Fiesta, which was written off in an accident and replaced with the same in red. I leased a Vauhall Astra estate for my business, then bought a Peugeot 205 and after divorce I had a Sierra diesel estate. This was folowed by a Citroen BX estate which was written off in another accident and replaced with another Citroen BX which was stolen. Then I ran my Dad’s Vauxhall Astra CD, a Rover 400 and a Citroen Berlingo. We bought a Fiat Qubo, Fiat Panda and the a Nissan Note. Currently I own a VW Tiguan.
What do you do with your time?
Ive had a number of hobbies but all centering around DIY. I have had various projects including fitted wardrobes, restoring fireplace, fitting a woodburner, restoring a toilet, sewing tents, bike covers and awnings. Many or these start because you cant buy exactly what you need. I also have been a sort of gardner. We cultivated a patch of land before with a polytunnel, and now have a (too) large garden. I also make pots. Starting in night school, and then at home with my own wheel and kiln. Im getting quite good after 40 years.