I'm basically a quiet person until I get to know someone, but then once I'm a bit more confident I'm down-to-earth, kind & caring. I like walking, swimming, nature, cooking, writing, reading, animals, movies, music. I work full-time. I've had penpals all my life & I married my penpal in 1989! We have 2 lovely daughters who are both married and left home, and a gorgeous new puppy called “Mabel” which means “lovable” and who we all adore