[SEL] Update of intro for Reg Ingold

[R & M Ingold]

I am 71, lived through the London Blitz in the 2nd world war, always had a
leaning towards mechanical things.
I did my training as a factory Maintenance fitter and stayed with this trade
until I needed more money. Got married to Marg and we had two kids. 
(Daughter now 45and son,43.) Went to nightschool. got qualifications and got 
a job as an
aircraft test engineer with British Aircraft Corp. A change of Govt in 
England saw my job
going down the tube so we sold up and came to Oz.in 1965. Spent the first 6
years in Tasmania, where I raced speedway sidecars and Motocross. I started 
work as a fitter in Edgel's food cannery and then started my own business. 
Auto body repairs, building speedway bikes, machining, anything to make a 
living.
The move to Newcastle. NSW. was taken as there was not much future for the
kids in Tas and I had the chance of getting into another business. (Didnt
work out but, thats another story!)
I then started working on motorcycles full time as they had always been a 
big
love in my life. Took up racing Enduros and had a full life until 1984 when
I was involved in a bad accident in the mountains near here. (A head on 
collision
with a kid on an unregistered bike who was racing his mates and looking back
to see how far ahead he was!!.) That left me with major damage to my left 
arm
and put me out of the workforce.
I started playing with old engines just after this time and have had a lot
of enjoyment from the hobby. I was involved with the Hunter Valley
engine club for a long time and held a few positions in the club.
My interest has drifted away from the full size engines and towards building
models of them. I have made around 130 so far. I still have 11 full
size engines but they dont get out to shows too often these days.  I also 
have a
good collection of hot air stuff and a good workshop to play in. I have been
getting over to the USA every few years to visit all the good friends the
hobby and the list have given me.
On things computer, I am a bit of a dummy and I have to admit that without
Ken Christison and Luke Tonneberger skills, I wouldnt have a website.
Reg & Marg Ingold.
Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
randmingold at hotkey.net.au
http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold