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for providing for him the life experiences she never had for herself. He also credits his father for his sense of “fx it” as he so often did having two brothers and twin sisters. This acquired skill served great purpose on a youthful trip to Europe. Again, his mother arranged for him to travel for seven weeks by way of train and bike with the local high school teacher. Every year, this teacher gathered a group of academic hopefuls and spent most of the summer experiencing other cultures. George laughs as he confesses that maybe his inclusion had something to do with his prolifc mechanical skills. He remembers there was always a bike in need of repair! The (C)itizen (E)xtraordinaire (O)bediently did what was needed to ensure a smoother ride the next day.

His mother also exposed him to another sport which he still (C)ontinually (E)joys (O) ften. Sailing! He grew up in the company of a friend that he felt was more fortunate than him. His friend’s family frequently sailed and invited him along. From stem to stern, he learned the ropes and sailing became a permanent part of his life! Since Savannah is the home of his father-in-law, it is now also