GRAHAM AND JUDY Gardiner could have the Motto “if you can’t beat em – join em!”. Graham and Judy own and operate Crystal Clear Commercial Cleaning and clean many properties like surgeries, offices, businesses banks etc. in Maleny. They have lived on the Sunshine Coast since 1982. Before moving to Maleny they lived at Kiels Mountain for 7 years. They took over the cleaning business more than two years ago and have been travelling to Maleny several times a week. “There were several minor reasons for the move to Maleny” explains Graham - “becoming tired of the remoteness of acreage living and also having to look after a very large garden. It is also easier to operate the business now that we are living here. But the main reason we moved here was the friendliness of the people and the sense of community within the town. We love being able to walk into town and have a coffee in any of the great coffee shops”.
Although Graham and Judy have passed the 60 year age barrier, they both still lead active lives. Judy was a noted potter and sculptor for many years and developed an excellent reputation in the pottery world. She has conducted classes on the range and judged the popular Maleny Teapot Show and other competitions.
Unfortunately, back problems forced her to give up clay work but she is still very keen on art in all forms and intends to get into something less physical when she settles into Maleny life.
Graham has been interested in sport all his life. He won Queensland state titles at tennis when in his teens. He has played squash for 35 years and still plays A grade in the Sunshine Coast fixture competition. He has been president of the Nambour squash club for many years.
“We are pround of the fact that we have achieved 40 years of marriage, and more importantly,” Judy added, “we still like each other!”
Graham and Judy Gardiner have have three adult daughters Jodi, Debbie and Gillian as well as seven grandchildren – Max, Jack, Levi, Riley, Abi and newly arrived twins, Jasper and Eli.
Judy and Graham are still getting their new house just the way they want it, but are gradually adapting to the quieter pace in Maleny. If you see them wandering around in their bright orange work shirts, they would love it if you stopped them and said hello. Or to book their professional cleaning services T: 0419 734 494
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