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Mike, Bobs Farm, NSW, Australia

Mike took early retirement after 30 years in the IT industry, and at 51 years of age moved from Sydney to beautiful Nelson Bay for a seachange. Another 20 years on, and after a significant downsizing, Mike and his wife of 52 years, live in an over 55’s Lifestyle Village and are loving it. Playing lawn bowls 3 times a week, co-ordinating and hosting regular Trivia evenings, helping organise bowls events and helping other residents with their technology challenges. And then there is the Community Garden! Mike keeps very busy.

I am happiest when…

Participating in group fitness classes at my favourite gym, Our Gym, Nelson Bay.


Everyone should read…

I am not a great reader, but I do enjoy reading the works of Bill Bryson and Peter Fitzsimmons. Being a bit of a science nerd, Bill Bryson’s “A Short History of Nearly Everything” ticked the boxes for me.


I’d tell my 13-year-old self…

Have confidence in your own ability.


My favourite saying is…

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.


My first job was…

Delivering morning and evening newspapers, 6 days a week, at 13.


The best movie ever made is…

Again, I am not an avid moviegoer, but I did love 2001, A Space Odyssey. Released in 1968, it was so futuristic, way ahead of its time.


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Why do you drink chai latte, and why Bondi Chai?

Chai Latte is my afternoon comfort drink. I love the taste and I love that Bondi Chai is a small local company, that produces a quality product.


When/where did you first taste Bondi Chai?

It was quite a while ago and I am sure that I bought it from Woolies! Then it disappeared from their shelves. I rediscovered it when I saw it for sale from another small local company that I buy my fresh roasted coffee beans from, Bay Beans.


Which is your favourite Bondi Chai variety?

Club Cinnamon.


Three words to describe Bondi Chai, the company?

Quality, Consistency, Australian. 


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