by miltiades » Sun Jan 03, 2010 7:03 am
Rikko was always a bit of a lad , he is the one that was an EOKA active member.
As soon as he arrived in the UK in 1960 he wrote to me encouraging me to come to the UK where my ambition to become a doctor would be realized , he also wrote some other encouraging notes on much more profound issues such as the abundance of female girlfriends one could have. !!
On collecting me from Victoria station we boarded a bus heading for Chalk Farm where he shared a room with another Cypriot who was due to vacate his share the coming Saturday .
Couldn't help noticing that the bu appeared to be without a driver just one man , the conductor, collecting money and and ringing the bell for the bust to stop or drive on. Rikko I said , where is the driver , there is no driver he replied its electronic . It was dark and the driver had pulled down , as they used to , the blind.
On aligning I looked back mesmerized and spotted the driver .Rikko was pulling my leg. He still does now and he has just turned 70 !!
Went for a meal last evening , just the two of us , fancied the Miramare , brings back many happy memories , average buffet , a bottle of wine and coffees. When the bill arrived , we always split the bill down the middle, Eric said , John I left my wallet at home can you pay. Muggins said no problem , I never learn , paid the bill and headed out .The taxi dropped him off first and on saying goodnight Eric pulled out his wallet with a schoolboy smirk on his face , Got you again mate he said killing himself laughing.
Oh well I owe him one.
I’ll have to consult with DT… 
