Deborah Baker

Left school and joined Savings Bank of SA, then moved to Commonwealth Public Service in 1974.

Married Mike in 1975 he is ex Modbury High, remember how we did not like them? Well apparently they did not like us either!

In 1977 moved to Alice Springs - what an eye opener. No traffic lights, deli's selling alcohol, trunk phone calls and radio telephones, taped ABC TV if we were lucky that the tapes were flown up.

We did a lot of travelling around there - beautiful, peaceful countryside.

In 1979 moved to Darwin. Same relaxed atmosphere but more cosmopolitan. Loved the climate and travelling around the top end. Went through cyclone Max only a baby compared to Tracy - had a tree come down across the driveway so we had to move that out of the way before we could go to work.

Moved back to Adelaide in 1982. What a culture shock!

Gave birth to twin daughters, Melissa and Kylie in 1985. Returned to part-time work when they started school.

Have enjoyed lots of holidays in all states- we really like bushwalking ,cycling etc so have a few good stories about snakes. Far North Queensland is one of our favourite places.

Hoping to travel more next year when the girls will be qualified as teachers and off our hands.

Contact: msouthren@adam.com.au