MORE ON PROJECT 'FUR HAT' 1964

Having done a stint on my own in 1963, I insisted that my family should be with me if I was required to do a further session.  The method of financing this was to advance the cost of an airfare, and this was sufficient to pay for rail fare and ferry for the whole family.  I remember the storm for the north sea crossing, and how sea sick we were!  Looking back I am amazed at the loyalty of Joyce, to come to a foreign country, not knowing the language, with a young family.  Sue had her fifth birthday in Sweden, and Andrew was coming up to 3.  It was winter, and very cold, so that the lakes were frozen ( the ice was thick enough to drive a car!)  But we were all healthy for the whole time - about four months I think.  Here are some more pics.

You may note a small grey car in one of the pics. This was an Austin A35, which I bought for I think about 200 Swedish Krona from Mr Werry Werry, so called because he offered 'Werry Werry good' cars! At that time, the Swedish Krona was about 14 to the pound, so it cost around £15 - not expensive1  We used it to drive into Stockholm to go to church on Sundays. It ran well, but we had one adventure, which could have been serious. As we drove to a petrol station to fill up, I put my foot on the brake pedal, and nothing happened!  The brake fluid was empty!  Fortunately, we were able to get it topped up on the spot, so all was well.  I think our guardian angel was looking out for us!  

A reminder of a happy family time!