Introducing This Most Southern New Zealand Lady
By Val
@valmnz (17097)
New Zealand
September 12, 2015 12:08am CST
That's right, I'm from down under in New Zealand and am probably the most southern member here, unless there's someone from Tasmania or New Zealand's own South Island.
Some of you know me already, from this place and that.
Now that I'm retired from teaching, but not from life, I like to think I do as I please. I write, lots, not just here on MyLot. I specialise in local social history, seeking out the stories of the community.
I walk, swim, drink coffee and local New Zealand wine, read, immerse myself in local history, and work as a volunteer for a service group in the community that has a focus on literacy.
I am the other half of a two people business with my husband. My husband is a coin dealer and I sell old postcards, mainly online.
I'm very competitive, and am inclined to set myself crazy goals which I strive to meet.
My cat Smooch loves my husband more than he loves me, unless it's food time. And I should mention perhaps, I've been married to my husband for 44 years
My passion for online writing and interaction probably comes from the many penfriends I wrote letters to as a teenager.
That's probably enough for now. The list could go on and on, but this is what is currently amusing me.
I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better.
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18 responses
@LadyDuck (470823)
• Switzerland
12 Sep 15
I already know you Val, but it was a pleasure to read more. It is a shame that my beloved Smooch loves more your husband. The semi-adopted neighbor's cat Willy loves me much more than my husband. Here is, Willy on the corner of the garden shed roof.
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@wetnosedogs (1533)
• United States
12 Sep 15
Great to be busy. I am busy with the wetnosedogs and then my grandkids who I will see this morning.
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@fufurinha (11930)
• Portugal
13 Sep 15
I already had the joy of talking to you here at myLot but I guess this is the "official" introduction.
Congratulation on that marriage! It is stories like yours that make me have faith on my relationship.
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@toflanigan (26)
• Cape Town, South Africa
12 Sep 15
Thought I knew you from somewhere... ;)
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
12 Sep 15
@toflanigan oh bother, the truth is out. Who is going to win the World Cup Tony?
@toflanigan (26)
• Cape Town, South Africa
13 Sep 15
@valmnz - All Blacks. South Africa's Demographically Correct Team doesn't stand a chance. The Bafana Bafana of the rugby world... :)
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@GardenGerty (160491)
• United States
14 Sep 15
It has been fun knowing you, both here and there. Nice to learn more about your life.
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@celticeagle (166024)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Sep 15
I don't recall knowing you from other sites but nice to meet you here. Interesting knowing folks from other countries. Having a online business much be fun. I would love to sell antiques and books. Not real industrious though. Have severe depression and so I just enjoy getting online and writing or visiting with friends.
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@allknowing (135337)
• India
13 Sep 15
Wiat a minute. Your name sounds familiar. Have we met before? Are you the same one who I sent strong signals to join here?
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Sep 15
Several of us already 'know you' but now we know you even better
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@Tampa_girl7 (50096)
• United States
12 Sep 15
It is nice to learn more about you
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
12 Sep 15
That's a good idea for a post or discussion... I have learnt a little bit more bout you as well...
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@much2say (55330)
• Los Angeles, California
13 Sep 15
Glad you made this intro - nice to re-meet you here, @valmnz ! There are some things I knew about you from the other place, but I have a feeling I will get to you know even more over here. Hope you're enjoying it here! When I hear New Zealand, I think of the healthy manuka honey that comes from there, apparently the best!
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