So, did you read my about page and wonder what the missing years would be about, did you think I had been a bad boy and didn't want to share those years with my grandchildren.
Well, spot on ! They happened and yes I thought it was OK at the time. I'm not proud of anything that happened during that time, especially the wasted years hanging about Soho. I have a conscience, how many can say that. Churchill thought it was a " most important thing. "
One thing has not troubled me from those times though. The skiving off to watch top R&B and blues bands practicing for the next gig. Oh boy ! what a time the sixties was.
I've brought this love of music into my blog, so you had better enjoy it. I went through a lot to get here.
Sitting here now in a beautiful stone house on the northern coast of Crete, a lovely wife, two great children and three fab grandchildren, very few money worries ( I've just mentioned five of them ) and loads of very good friends. Jeez ! fifteen years here and still can't speak the bloody language. Keep trying Tel.
Are you retired ? Yes, No ! I am, or so I thought. Like many retirees, I miss the innovation inside the construction industry. Innovation ? I hear you exclaim.
So, I'm not talking about your painting, plumbing or sparky mate. Large construction companies have to be alongside innovation even if not being responsible for it. Architecture is an evolution thing. Like all designers the next young thing wants to better what came before. Evolution !
I worked for several Architects in London, building schools and hospitals.
Now, on occasion I work for a small building company who in turn work primarily for large developers. This allows me to observe new rules, regulations and of course technologies.
I started life in the industry as a carpenter, rising through foreman, site agent, contracts manager and finally to senior construction manager. Although I retired in 2008, I've kept abreast of innovation within the industry.
I trust the above information will show you that I can be a help to anyone who has a problem with their house, villa or land.
Send me an email from the button below and I will try to help. ( This only applies to people in Crete ) The information will be freely given except any expenses due by visiting the property.
