Now approaching eight decades, my life has enjoyed many layers of associations. Most are measured in decades rather than in days. Despite the challenges, it’s been a great journey:
- Left school at 14 to enter Local Government.
- Ordained minister at 19. Since married some 400 couples, similar number of funerals.
- Married Nancy when I was 21. Three sons, eight grandkids plus one great grandchild.
- Rotary Group Study Exchange Award 1972 to USA and Canada. Joined Rotary 1973.
- My first humanitarian community involvement was the Wongala Housing Co-Op 1970’s.
- Musical comedy theatre, played principal/support roles mostly in the 1980’s.
- Cultural involvements: Eisteddfods, Toastmasters, Bush Poets, CHWG.
- Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor – approved CASA Testing Officer for Pilot Licensing.
- TAFE Teacher of Aviation Studies.
- Founders of Camp Quality Nth NSW, Nancy and I spent 22 volunteer years serving needs of kids living with cancer.
- Served as a Juvenile Justice Conference convenor.
- Several electronic ventures that starve for promotional finance. Currently: http://www.smartpayit.com.au
- One home for the past 50 years, tried retirement three times but chose to wear out – rather than rust out.
- Building a two seater “Experimental” aeroplane, expecting to fly early in 2018.
- Meeting people makes my day worthwhile.
