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...just like Sandie, who needed mates more than ever when the chips were down
Sandie Thorne, 54, Victoria Park, WA
Taking a deep breath, I filled my lungs with fresh air and fell in step with my walking group.
This is a beautiful place,I thought, appreciating the shimmering waters and serene bushland at Tomato Lake in Kewdale, WA.