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outcome was I did get a date for the next Friday and so our
courtship began.

(Picture of Boston South end looking towards South Terrace
that led to the Old General Hospital. Ruth lived round the corner
centre picture where the trees are, in Skirbeck Road.)

I was learning to drive a car but had a Lambretta scooter for
my own use. It took a couple of dates to establish that Ruth did
not like scooters or motor bikes!
I transferred to the Cub Unit at the Sea Scouts and became
an Instructor. Ruth was granted a Warrant as Assistant Leader of
the Cubs and later I followed suit.
I had been taking driving lessons in fathers Ford Zephyr
Zodiac and loved driving. My motor cycle test had not been any
problem and once again, unlike school work I passed my car test
first time.
My using the car for courting whenever possible gained my
parents the use of a chauffeur for their party going experiences
and consequently Ruth and I often found ourselves invited.
Father belonged to the usual clubs and organisations in the town
and was very well liked in the community, especially by the
ladies!

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