An interview with Rob Townsend……..my attractive, but married, builder!

So, tell me who YOU are and how you arrived at this stage in your life?

I am Rob Townsend, one half of R&R Builders who built Sandra’s rather lovely pergola. I am married to Tracy and have two teenage children.

Having had to leave school at the age of 15, because of the early death of my Dad, which made me the main bread winner in the family as I had younger brothers and sisters, I began work in the building trade, where I served my time. My ‘dream’ at the age of 15 was to become a Blacksmith, but this had to go by the board as I needed to bring the money in. So, basically, since that time I have been a provider!!…….and to be quite honest, the training I received in those early days has stood me in good stead because now I can build anything from the garden shed to a villa with swimming pool.

What decided you to become an emigrant?

Basically I was fed up with the UK.

And why this particular area?

The wife has family out here.

NOW FOR THE FUN PART!!!!!!!Tell me your favourite piece(s) of music

All types through the oldies/Reggie/R & B/……with my particular favourites being ‘Against All Odds’ by Phil Collins, anything by UB40 and Curt Steiger and ‘Good Year for the Roses’ by Elvis Costello.

What food do you like?

Roast dinner is the favourite, plus Spaghetti, Curry and Chinese. One thing I don’t like is Blue Cheese……………after a mate of mine when I was young made me a sandwich made of the stuff!

Any favourite places?

Greece and Turkey

Hugs or kisses?

Hugs.

Who would you invite to dinner?

Jennifer Lopez and/or Shakira! Plus any of the old time gangsters.

What are you reading at the moment?

The Lifeguard by James Patterson.

Likes and dislikes?

Can’t stand 2 faced people and liars I prefer people to be up front

What would you wish for (bearing in mind it could come true!)?

Health and happiness……and maybe winning the Euromillions!

Favourite word?

Claro……….clear (in English)

So, does the sun always shine for you?

No, it never has done……….I am a pessimist!