Hello Steemit Community,
This is my first time blogging or writing anything for public consumption for that matter. Aside from Facebook this is my first entry into the social media field. It is really intimidating to face a blank page but here goes. 
My name is Peter, I am 69 years old and live in South Africa. That statement in itself raises all types of images, white South Africans, Apaartheid, racial tensions etc. In my posts I will be touching on that, who can live in a country with our history and not be affected by the past I also want to show other sides of our community, daily life, hopes, fears, the beauty of the countryside, and our wonderful animal life.
I think that all of us have interesting stories to tell, unique experiences and our own particular ways of looking at life. Our experiences in childhood, upbringing and interactions with friends and family mold us into what we are.
I am retired, happily married for the last 49 years and am the proud parent of three children.
I am attaching some photographs to this post which will show some of my surroundings and 
interests. The house above is where my wife and I stay with my daughter, son-in-law and three children.
This is a wildlife reserve about 50Km from where I live.
Please forgive me for the below average photos, I am not a photographer but only a point and click person.
I enjoy relaxing with good friends, interesting conversation and sitting down with a good book.
My interest in books led to me becoming a book seller once I retired. Today alas, the bookshop is no more. I do however continue with my interest online. I have found that as one gets older you need to do something to keep your mind occupied. I don't think I will ever really retire but probably just slow down until I fall over one day.
I am interested in our local history and try to get involved with local historical societies. I love history, I call myself a fan of history much the same as Dan Carlin whose podcasts I avidly follow.
I hope this has proved interesting as an introduction. If you have read to the end, thank you for taking the time.
A very warm welcome to Steem sir @petruska13. Interesting pictures. I recently visited south africa and it was an absolutely memorable trip. I was mainly in cape town and was amazed the beauty of that place :)
I was born in Cape Town so have very fond memories of my youth there. Thanks for commenting and visit again:)
Sure, I would love to visit again :)
Nice post ! Welcome its a pleasure! Continue doing good post.
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I wish you the best! and hope to see you soon.
Thank you, I will definitely have a look.
Welcome to Steemit....at last!!! :D
Lots still to learn, in the days ahead I will be picking you brain,
By all means :)
Welcome ti steemit
Thank you for reading my introduction :)
Congratulations @petruska13!
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Welcome to Steemit! Enjoy it and feel free to reach out should you need any help!
Thanks Alina. First we check and see if we can handle it. If needed we will.
Thanks so much!
Great story and introduction Peter! Wish you a good time ahead and who knows? Maybe some day i buy a book in your store ;). Wish you good times and health ahead for you and family, Marius / Munich
Thank you Marius. A warm welcome from South Africa!
Appreciate your thoughts and kind message Peter - Great and best wishes from Munich 2U2.
Welcome to Steem @petruska13 I have sent you a tip
Thank you so much.
Welcome to Steemit. I am new as well, you will find a very welcoming group of people here. I look forward to reading your post.
Thank you , I am looking forward to interacting with everybody.
Great introduction and welcome!
I guess the longest living people are those who stay active also in old age!
Greetings from the Netherlands
Thank you! I try to stay as active as I can
Welcome.
Thank you, for reading my first.
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welcome to steemit. you'll love it here. impart your wisdom, the previous generations need it! share your stories!
Thank you, I think we all have many stories to tell,
Welcome on Steemit.
Thank you for the welcome.
Welcome Peter. God bless you!
Thank you and may He bless you too!
Welcome to the community @petruska :)
Thank you so much!
Good introduction.
Thank you!
What a lovely introduction @petruska13 - welcome to Steemit, I'm sure you will enjoy it here. I look forward to reading more of your stories! P.S you can add another 2 tags if you'd like to to gain more foot traffic on this post. Happy Steeming!!!
Thanks for the encouraging words, at this stage it is all very new to me.
welcome to wonderful community and its really nice photography.
Thank you for the kind comment and for taking the time to read my introduction.
Welcomeee! Enjoy 🤗
Thanks so much for the big welcome!
Welcome to the platform, I wish everything work out for you. It’s not easy here but not difficult neither but just ask an extra effort, engagement is the key good luck I’m @goodaytraders Start by following people and they will do the same.
Thank you @goodaytraders I will take your advice and follow you. Thank you for the welome
Welcome Peter! Enjoy your stay here.
Thank you so much.
Welcome to steemit! Such nice pictures and intro! Upvoted hope you follow me
Thank you so much, you have one extra follower. :)
Thank you sir
Welcome to Steemit! Love your images... The wildlife is amazing! Can't wait to see more :)
Thanks for reading my introduction, I am planning a post on my Umfolozi game reserve experiences.
Can't wait to see and hear about it! Followed :)
Wellcome @petruska13! Nice country South Africa!
Thank you for commenting on my post, I will be writing about a trip to Umfolozi game reserve soon. :)
Welcome to Steemit! I hope you like it as much as I do. I'm following you to know you better. Feel free to connect with me @lulita 😀
Welcome Peter!!
Thank you for the welcome, I am amazed at the warmth of people on this platform.
Welcome toto steemit Peter, i hope you'll enjoy it as I do :)
It's a new concept for me but so far I am really enjoying the interaction. :)
Welcome @petruska13
Thank you for the welcome. I am still trying to find my way around.
Welcome!
Hi there! Thanks for the welcome.
Welcome fellow South African. Found 3 now. Im also new. https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@freetissues/the-story-of-me-introducing-me-to-you
Please have a read and comment if you like
Great to find another South African. I will follow you.
Great to have you here. Welcome.
Thanks for the welcome. What an exciting platform
Welcome to Steemit! You'll find amazing people here.
If you like music feel free to check out my account! :)
I have already had a great response. I do love music , i have an eclectic music taste. Thanks so much for the welcome.
Hi Peter welcome to Steemit. Great platform to express yourself and learn,enjoy.@kevinace
I am only on the first rungs of the ladder. Thanks for the welcome.
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From one Peter to another, welcome to Steemit. I am new here myself. I like your photos and the warmth and sincerity of your introuction.
Thank you for warmth of YOUR welcome. It means a lot to me.
Welcome aboard, Peter! Follow me at https://steemit.com/@bitgeek
Thanks for taking the time to read my introduction.
Welcome Peter. With all those books i guess we will hear more from you.
Even though I no longer have a bookstore, I still have 6000 odd books in my online store :) Thanks for the comment.
Excellent work,thank you for sharing and I'll be keeping an eye on your work me and my wife Hope 777 also from South Africa great job
Thanks for the comments, I will follow you as well. It is good to see other South Africans here,
For a man in your age you, sir, you can consider yourself a super-early adopter!
One has to try new things, I am trying to get friends to sign up as well. :)
This is a lovely introduction of yourself. Im also new to Steem and am still learning how this all works.
Thank you I hope you do very well, I have followed you, unfortunately not enough steem power as yet to upvote.
Welcome to Steemit Mr. Peter!
You've been married since your 20th birthday , that must be an interesting story :D
How are the birds in the sign called ?
All the best, expecting to read more from you in the future!
You are right , there an interesting story that goes with your comment, maybe I'll even write about it one day :)
Welcome to Steemit Peter. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do! :-)
Amazing post - thanks for sharing.
It seems that it is no longer safe for Caucasians, particularly in rural farming, in SA?
You are so right, there have been thousands killed with no solution in sight.
Oh Lord! Stay safe brother.
Thanks for the concern, we have lived with this for so long we have begun to accept it as normal.