"WYSIWYG:
"My name is Derek, who with more than four score years of experiences gained in the University of Life with good and less good events and decisions I have lived through and some made by me. Née on Easter Saturday in 1935 within the sound of the bells of the Church of St.Mary-le-Bowe in the East End of London, to two lovely parents, so I am a real true London Cockney. You might not realise it because I ended up being educated in the 4th."best" English Public School: Mill Hill. '48-'52inc..
"Various years in the construction industries, learning quantity surveying, etc.,etc.. 2 years learning navigational radar in RAF National Service. After learning marketing and selling, in the Waterproofing Industry I became a solitary protagonist for major water retaining structures to be properly watertight to prevent future potential massive losses of life, such as in the world's most massive dams, et al. Following personal multiple tragedies depression robbed me of my professional career. Deaths and divorce. Spent quite a few years in a major security company becoming a dog handler, a night supervisor and a night-bullion driver. I have 29 arrests "under my belt!" I have had my own very small building business and during our 30 years' marriage also helped my second wife (late) with her business involvements.
"Medically I've had a problem or three! I died under anaesthetic (they said) in a multiple heart bypass operation. They seem to have found me!!! Must now keep taking the pills. I was a rock climber and mountaineer as a masochistic pastime misguidedly identified as a sport, but tried to fly: that didn't hurt, but landing did. Consequently I have two prolapsed discs cutting into my sciatic nerves where they exit my spinal chord. Must keep taking the pills. Apparently I also have arthritis and rheumatism, and a swollen heart within my left lung space: somewhat awkward!
"But I haven't got time to be ill. I'm into photography. My 48yo daughter says I am the best driver (less than 2,000,000 miles!) she says. She's qualified to know. My 50yo son is doing well in his job so keeps tabs on me via my daughter.
"So this is a skeletal picture of my life: I have masses to bore anyone to sleep by recounting the gaps and laughs. My younger brother is my very finest friend.
"At this moment I am without close friends apart from him and two others, that I can trust and with whom I can relax.
"10/x/2016"