How do a nurse and a mechanic end up running the Post Office in Lorne? A sea change of course!
Jenny and Dahle, a Brady Bunch family with eight grown children, were already talking about giving a post office a try when they noticed the Lorne business up for sale. Since Jenny knew Lorne from past holidays, Dahle said, that clinched the deal.
Dahle completed his apprenticeship in his father’s tractor business working there for 16 years. He joined them when they bought a Newsagency until it was sold 14 years later. Then he spent eight more years in the country working in a farm machinery parts company until in 2010 he and Jenny moved to Lorne.
After working as a trained nurse in various settings, Jenny turned to a career in pathology collection. She has also worked in pharmacies and hospitality. There’s not much time for the McGregors to do anything outside Post Office hours. Dahle enjoys tinkering with the few tools he brought with him, especially renovating the unit they bought.
Jenny loves nature – walking and gardening. Her other interests are reading and cooking. Both squeeze weekends off from time to time to visit their respective families. Oh and they have a rescue cat, Nibbler! Didn’t she fall on her feet? The latest addition to the family is a Border Collie, now 19 months old, called Maggie May who comes to the Post Office each day. You will generally see her out the front near the notice board waiting to be patted by all who pass by. Seems like dogs and cats live a life of luxury with Dale and Jenny.
“We love living in a small community so Lorne suits us perfectly. “We don’t mind the madness of summer. Not only is it essential for our business but we meet so many people. Throughout the year we also enjoy providing service and information to a growing band of international tourists.”
