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There is a discussion to how long “blackenings” have involved the bride and that it also happens else where around Scotland. It is, however , part of Orcadian life today so should be celebrated.
I am glad tho’ that I didn’t have to go through the ceremony when I got married.
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John Foster
Hi my name is John. I have set up, in my wisdom, a trike touring company on Orkney. Where I have lived since 2012.
I was brought up in England and spent a happy childhood in Lincolnshire. From the age of 12 I've ridden motorbikes and apart from a couple of years have always owned at least one.
I've worked at many jobs but spent 34 years as a nurse, including 10 years in the ambulance service, with in the NHS. Taking early retirement due to I'll health. I burnt out mentally and at the same time I developed some heart disease. I'm ok now and I plan to be here for about 30 more years. If only to collect all that pension I paid into.
I've never taken life to seriously and always see the funny side of things.
Since being at school I've had an interest in history, especially WW II which I have been indulging in since coming to Orkney.
Having been brought up in the country I also have a good background knowledge of natural history and all things agricultural. One of my ambitions is to own a tractor but Gill my long suffering wife isn't so keen.
I now live in Deerness with Gill my wife my two daughter live in England and my son lives in Stromness.
I keep bees and have done since the mid 80s, I am an angler and I hope to restart my golfing career this winter. In the past I enjoyed Scouting, rock climbing, mountaineering and skiing none of which I now do.
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