Francine+-+Introduction



=Welcome to YOUR Wiki! =

I was born and raised in Wales. I came to Canada with a friend when I was 19 years old, leaving all of my family in Wales. My father died many years ago, but my mother is still alive and is 91 years old. I had one brother, but he died at 57. I return to Wales once or twice a year to visit my mother.

I recently retired from my job with the government, so now I have time to do what I love; teach English to non-native speakers. I taught in the local university each summer for a few years, and in 2010 I volunteered to teach for a month in Mexico. It was a great experience. I’m also a professional proofreader for master’s students at our local university.

I have been married to my second husband, Greg, for almost nine years. I don’t have children of my own, but he has three grown children; two girls and a boy. The two girls have children, so we have three grandsons. The two girls also have dogs, so we have three “grand-dogs” (not a real English word, but that’s what my husband calls them!).

Greg and I enjoy travelling, as well as spending time at our home. We enjoy the sun, so we like to travel when it’s cold in winter in Canada. In summer, we enjoy going camping and riding our bikes. My husband recently bought a motorcycle, so that’s his favourite hobby right now. I spend lots of time on the computer, emailing friends, reading, and searching the Internet. I also love being outdoors. I love being retired as it gives me time to do the things I enjoy, and to find new things to do.