Hi, my name is Joe. My two passions are history and Moto Guzzi motorcycles.

With regard the former, I was fascinated by Kim's account of how he had spent much time researching the area of Dartford where he had lived and grown for many years. I used to live in Dartford myself, from 1995-2001, in St Martin's Rd, off St Alban's Rd...the East Hill area. I was married in the close-on 1000 year old Holy Trinity Church and I'm incredibly fond of what is, in essence, an honest little town with no pretensions but much charm.

Kim's enthusiasm for Dartford is evident on speaking with him so I encouraged him to begin to publish the work he has done. I suggested this as an excellent vehicle for this as it will allow him to organise his writings but also to enable him to meet and interact with other people who may share similar experiences of life at that time. I am delighted to see the progress he has already made.

On the latter of my two main interests, I have been fanatical about Moto Guzzi motorcycles ever since an old pal of mine, Charlie Finlay introduced me to them in the early nineties. I am on my third Guzzi now, a terrific 2001 California EV1100i Jackal named "Claudia", after Claudia Cardinale, the gorgeous Italian actress. My devotion to Moto Guzzi has lead me to publish my own website to honour and promote the glorious motorcycle marque from the shores of Lake Como.

I will continue to visit Kim's site with interest and look forward to the day when he has published his completed work in a traditional binding!

Jose Mourino