How long have you lived in the area?
Thirteen years. We came down from Glasshouse Mountains in Queensland. We felt it was getting built out, which it was. The children asked us to come back to Victoria, so we did.
What are your hobbies or interests?
I'm with the men’s shed. I find that's most active and most enjoyable; I would recommend anyone of my age or younger to get in touch with the men’s shed. It certainly provides interest, opportunity, friendship and socialisation.
What do you like about the area?
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I like the serenity, the people, the ease from which we can go to rural country or back to the city, say in Albury. The people in it, naturally, and the activities I can participate in, like the men’s shed. It’s quite a diverse range of things, really.
Where would you take visitors to showcase the area?
I'd take them down to the mosaic walk, Mount Buffalo, surrounds around Wandiligong, perhaps a bit further up. Certainly across to Everton and portions in between, Moyhu, Milawa and concentrate a little bit more on Myrtleford and surrounds.
Is there anything you would change about the area?
Not a great deal. We used to come up here with the army vehicles to do training. It's certainly grown since then, but that was 30-odd years ago. It hasn't changed a great deal. It's got more modern and more homes of course, but by and large the town's worth hasn't changed at all. It's still a pleasant, well-natured place to live.
Do you have any ambitions for the future?
To be motorbike riding as long as I can, stay fit as long as I can, age gracefully, maintain friendships and possibly look for new ones.
