MARION (SMITH) GIDDY

How long have you lived at Kenthurst Marion? And why?
I have lived in Kenthurst for 30 years. I moved here from Castle Hill when I married John. This house (in fibro mode) once belonged to John's parents.

Got any plans to move?

Funny you should ask that. Occasionally I get a fit of the depressions because maintaining this big property is a nightmare. It will be a MAJOR drama when I do decide to move. And where do I go? At the moment I am having a love affair with the south coast. My sister is moving there, and I am tempted to follow.

What are you currently doing to fill in your days? (work, recreation, hobbies, travel...)
I try to stay fit by walking and practising yoga. I socialise a lot. Every Thursday I attend art classes. I am moving into my 'abstract period'. I read, do cryptic crosswords and sudoku. I spend a lotta time on the phone. (She doesn't ring me!) Occasionally I work around the home. I am saving up for my next trip to Europe in 2008.

When did you last skinny dip?

About 3 years ago. Having a protected pool area is a bonus.

Any big ticket items to buy in the near future, including travel plans?
Yep. I'd like to do the Rhine Cruise thru Europe. Beginning the tour in Paris and finishing in Prague. A few problems with the dollars at the moment - and the immediate problem of pulling down an asbestos-roofed shed in my backyard. That's gonna cost me big dollars.

If some friend bought you a plane/ship ticket, where would you want to go and why?
I think, (apart from the Europe option) I'd go back to Canada. I loved that place (apart from the Norwark Virus).

What have you done recently which you are proud of, ashamed of or don't want to happen again?

I've started out on my own again. I'm proud of that. I think I'm proud of my strength (because underneath it all I'm fragile!)

Last question: What question should I ask you now? And what's the answer?
What do I want out of the last years of my life?
Why am I feeling so absolutely wretched at the moment?
Why have you asked me these innane questions?

Answers? (a) 20 or so. (b) Hormones (c) You're drunk Keasty!

Thanks Marion for sharing. Looking forward to catching up with you at some stage.... hopefully soon.