Remai Hehir Part 1 of 3. Turning 100 soon. Born in Wanganui, grew up on an isolated farm, learning by correspondence. Felt the Napier earthquake. Shopping once a month. Limited socializing, no power (candles, primus, wood stove). Type of wood for baking. Imaginary friends. Boarding school in Wanganui from intermediate age. Getting a Ford car. First gramophone. A young farm worker.