The Chronicles of Donald Drinkwater.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brookes, Des.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (153 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Austin Macauley Publishers, 2023.

Summary:

Donald invites you along on his diverse travels through life. Experience his humble beginnings and the challenges growing up in post-war Britain. The story is packed with all the thrills and spills of a long and varied career. In these pages you'll discover: How to identify your own true value and make the best of yourself How to stop being the victim of bullies How to be a team player whilst maintaining your individuality How to break free from situations that own you How to understand other people and their nature.Join him in his work as a hotel porter. Come aboard the ships of the British Merchant Navy and experience his maritime tales that will warm the cockles of your heart. Take the back seat in the Daimler as he chauffeurs you in comfort. Accompany him as he opens a fish and chip shop. For all animal lovers, follow Donald in his crusade to help animals when he enrols as an RSPCA inspector. Travel with him when he comes to the rescue of animals and birds.Work with Donald in his administrative role as marine personnel officer and experience his interaction with many colleagues. Above all, just enjoy!

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

About the Author

Dedication

Copyright Information ©

Acknowledgements

Prologue

Chapter One The Drink waters

Chapter Two Enter Donald, Stage Left

Chapter Three Goodbye to Llangogog

Chapter Four Life After School

Chapter Five Life as a Catering Officer

Chapter Six Medicals and Miscellaneous

Chapter Seven Political Viewpoint

Chapter Eight Life Ashore

Chapter Nine Chauffeur Extraordinaire

Chapter Ten Donald's Plaice

Figure 1: Walter and Margo

Figure 2: The cottage at Llangogog

Figure 3: From left: Donald, Elsie, Ronald

Figure 4: Sea School 1967 - Donald standing on left of picture

Figure 5: Shell tankers

Figure 6: Donald and Singaporean pals

Figure 7: Donald promoting British and Thai diplomacy

Figure 8: Donald and Penny at Don's place

Figure 9: From left: Belinda, Archie, Flick

Figure 10: Shop before rebuild

Figure 11: Shop after rebuild

Chapter Eleven Back on the Ocean Wave

Chapter Twelve Donald Weds Penny

Chapter Thirteen Life with Bank Line

Chapter Fourteen Student Inspector

Chapter Fifteen Qualified Inspector

Chapter Sixteen Trip of a Lifetime

Accolades for Raymond

Figure 12: The Drinkwater family

Figure 13: MV Texaco Westminster

Figure 14: Excerpt from ship's newsletter - Ray's snail/pigeon

Figure 15: Bank Line MV Arun bank

Figure 16: RSPCA Inspector Donald Drinkwater

Figure 17: Self-portrait of Donald

A Diamond Geezer

Chapter Seventeen Stormy Seas

Chapter Eighteen Walter and the Last Trip

Chapter Nineteen Life Ashore (Again)

Mv Tribbey - Bye Bye

Ode to 'My Boy'

Figure 18: Excerpt of cartoons for the CEO retirement book

Figure 19: Excerpt of cartoons for CEO retirement book

Figure 20: Excerpt of cartoons for CEO retirement book

Figure 21: Excerpt of cartoons for CEO retirement book.

Figure 22: Archie and his wife Faye

Chapter Twenty Heading Toward Retirement

Epilogue.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Brookes, Des The Chronicles of Donald Drinkwater

ISBN:

9781398416833

1398416835

OCLC:

1371754122