My eariest memories of him was He was always working on his trucks or building things with his hands. He had a double block in Dallas where the house was on one side and all his Trucks, truck parts and huge garage was on the other. Even while he was suppose to be at home putting his feet up after a long day or week of work, he would still work in his garage fixing this and that. On weekends he would sometimes take us away in his Lincoln. Pop was so proud of that car. Unfortunately I always felt car sick, but still went along. Some of the trips were to Blackwood where he had his block of land. I remember the old corner lollie shop where we would buy our sweets after he had taken us all out for Lunch. When he did put his feet up at home, he would get us grandkids to rub his head while he sat in his armchair until he nearly fell asleep. He would give me $0.50 for a "job well done." As we got older, the more generous side of him was more noticeable. Mum didn't drive, so if we ever needed to go somewhere, to make it more convenient for us, he would drive us. Whether it was doctor's appointments, school or to visit people. Pop always wanted to lend everyone a hand. Mum, my two brothers and I also lived with him and Nan on a couple of different ocassions. I was a bit of a handfull as a teenager, but he would set me straight and not take any of my crap. He was big on the family getting together for a sit down meal at Christmas Time. A tradition which I hope to have continue each year. With a strong work ethic and kinship, he has passed on many of his traits to us all. Pop was more like my dad than my Grandfather and even though at the time I didn't quite appreciate him and his efforts, the older I got the more I understood him and the prouder I was to have him in my life. Pop lived a very full life and we should be greatful for that even though the last 2 years of his life was spent fighting for it and in the end, lost. I will always love you Pop and will always treasure what you have taught me and I hope to be able to pass on your teachings as well as you did to me. Forever in my Heart. Love always your Granddaughter Kim Alex xxoo