Was never any good, putting things into words, so I've shown you the diversity of my lifestyle in Photos.  If you want to know more ASK dunkshome@btinternet.com  Me, Duncan James Strivens Born 21st April 1996 in Chatham hospital, Kent UK Family moved to Petts Wood in 1967 Attended Crofton Junior School 1972 to 1976 Then Darrick Wood Secondary School 1976 to 1981 Started Work with BT 28th September 1981 been there ever since BT established an LGBT employee network in 2001 called Kaleidoscope, I became the London region rep in 2002 Passed my Driving test in 1983, my first car was a Ford Capri, which I had for 4 years Brought my Landrover in 1988 (named Henry) which I'm still driving I went on to pass my HGV class one on 5th August 1993, and had a part time job Driving for Watts Farms in Orpington Have been a trade union activist for the CWU (Communication Workers Union) since I stated employment in 1981, I was elected to the union's national LGBT advisory committee in October 1999 In 1987 we were locked out by BT and spent three weeks on strike, at the age of 22 without any financial responsibilities it was an enjoyable few weeks off work  At the age of 34 i decided I'd had enough of being in the closet. coming OUT is not an easy thing, but I had full support of friends and colleagues, my union even published a story about it to 230,000 members. Full story Working for the CWU has given me the opportunity to speak at a number of the TUC's LGBT conferences, here I'm sticking up for OUR rights, Speaking at the 2001 TUC Lesbian And Gay Conference Went to my first London Pride in July 2000 with union colleague Alan, and YES we're OUT Unlike London pride, Brighton pride is FREE and far more fun, the party in Preston park has a fantastic atmosphere, this is me in August 2001 A day in my life that changed things forever was the death of my brother Martin in the Cannon Street train crash on 8th January 1991 see life ! page On the 9th July 2004 I became an Uncle with the birth of my first Nephew "Jacob Martin" Two years later on 12th February 2006 "Calum John" was born. "OK so i got the same shirt on" Of all the places I've traveled to for my holidays, I've become hooked on Gran Canaira, Chris and I find it a great place to escape the English winters for a few weeks in the sun. end