I WISH to thank George Wilkinson for encouraging my love of the outdoor life.

I have been walking for about three years, using George's walks printed in the Evening Press on Saturday evenings.

We have recently sold the Wold View House Hotel on Haxby Road and have bought a 28ft, fifth-wheel trailer and intend to tour England and Europe.

I hope he gives as much pleasure to people in the future as he has given me over the past years.

Updated: 10:17 Friday, August 10, 2001