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My old friend and neighbour Gerald Cardew has given me some of his un-published research shortly before he passed away so that I can share it with any one interested in it, and I have put it here in tribute to him. ![]() I like the Outdoor life and from childhood remember countryside Walks and picnics. My father introduced me to Fishing and shooting Airguns in the garden and at school I won a prize for marksmanship at the Airgun shooting club. ![]() I bought a MARLIN Kitcar based on Triumph Herald mechanics back in 1979, the MARLIN styling was inspired by 1920's Alfa Romeo touring cars. I purchased a kit, built it and used it as every day transport for about 5 years before relegating it to be a second car.
![]() I started participating in Hot Air Ballooning in the early 90's when a friend who was an active Balloonist invited me (and my RangeRover). I joined the Balloon Crew for a couple of years taking part in local flights, national competitions and attended the Irish Ballooning Championships in 1993 and 1994 when we actually won an award.
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![]() Back in 1983 I was entertained by a work collegue who told wonderful tales of a group of ex-scouts who went on a NARROWBOAT every year for a weeks trip on the BRITISH CANAL NETWORK. The tradition had started when they were scouts together and they had enjoyed a weeks holiday on the canal so much that they decided that they would do the same thing every year, the next year my friend informed me that there was a space on that years "cruise" and would I be interested in joining the regulars. Thats how I joined "OOGUF"
![]() Choosing the ideal pet for a young child can be difficult . The answer came when we "budgie-sat" for a neighbour. The choice was made - BUDGIES it would be.
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