ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to thank my husband Dave for his love and constant support.

Also my precious children and grandchildren.

My beloved mother, Jeannie. Always with me.

Shirley, Dave and family for believing in me.

My dear friends Maimie, Sonja, Mona, Alison, Kay, Donald, Malcolm, Harry and the Writers Group.

Maurice Fleming and John Beaton, who set the word in motion.

Tom, Catherine and Seán.

And to those too numerous to mention—thank you all, from my heart.