Raph G. Neckmann

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Introduction I think of myself as quite an ordinary giraffe really. Very much a family man - couldn't be without Maureen, she's my inspiration in everything. (Maybe I'm not so ordinary after all - Maureen certainly isn't, and neither are the kids!) I'm rambling ... Maureen keeps me gently in Giraffe World when I get carried away with my more convoluted ideas. She's always serene and calms everyone just by looking at them with her beautiful enigmatic eyes. She's also a brilliant saleswoman! Nexi and Necky Becky squabble a lot, as sisters do. Nexi is totally focussed on design and her boyfriend, and likes the world to accommodate this. Necky B. is rather a grumpy little rebel. She's dyed her fur pink and goes everywhere with her Neckshund dog, Hals. Littl' Nicky is the baby of the family. I think he takes after me - he's quite a philosopher. (The others say his utterances make a lot more sense than mine!) I worked for 17 years as an accountant, but always felt there was more. The elusive 'something' that you know you should be doing, but you're not quite sure what. Then suddenly - right idea, right time! Now you have to stick your neck out and go for it ...
Interests Astronomy, Alternative Energy Sources, Parenting, Poetry, Trees, Woods, Giraffes, Entrepreneurship, Maps, Being Happy, Humour, Philosophy, Rambling, Gardens, Country Dancing, Giraffe World Music, Reading the Paper in a Quiet Corner.