4.
History?
David; Yes, my father always encouraged me by setting
up Aquaria and Vivaria but I think the "bug" is really
hereditary and must come out if it is there at all.
Bobron: You have two young boys. Do they share your
interests in wild life?
David: Yes. My elder son Julian, seven years old,
I think falls into question above. William, who is
soon five, may not be quite so keen, being more
interested in music and art, but perhaps its early
days yet for him! I try to bring them up with a good
broad spectrum encouragement but as mentioned before
the in-born interests will out!
Bobron: Turning now to your nomination for our next
President. Do you plan any changes to characterise
your period at the Club's helm?
David: I don't envisage any sudden changes but I
hope to encourage growth in Club membership which I
feel is vital to keeping going, especially from the
financial point of view.
Bobron: What was your wife's reaction on hearing of
your nomination?!
David: My wife's remarks on hearing this suggestion
were "Good gracious, you're not old enough!".
Perhaps she associates Presidents with grey hairs.
Well, I do have a few and I may perhaps have many
more by the time my term of office is over!
Bobron: Lastly, do you think farmers are wild life's
friends, as they would have us believe, or foes as
some would insist on telling us?
David: The relation between farming and wildlife is