In June 2025 I had to pleasure of attending a concert hosted by John Williamson, on his property in the Queensland Hinterland. I have been listening to John as long as I can remember, and I still have the cassette tape we used to listen to in the car during road trips around Tasmania, andContinue reading “John Williamson”
Author Archives: Adrian Medbury
The Support Network
I have been asked a lot lately from health care professionals, “Do you have a good support network?” Without hesitation my answer is always yes. In actual fact, my support network is not good, it is fantastic. Having a support network is not just about people being there for you when you are feeling sad,Continue reading “The Support Network”
It is never too late
The paths we take in life are curious, frustrating, painful, enlightening, spiritual, hurtful, amazing and beautiful. To quote Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” We have a fair idea of what we want out of life, but sometimes things happen that don’t go our way.Continue reading “It is never too late”
Childhood Dream Come True- An Orca Experience
I am not entirely sure where it stemmed from, but as a child I was fascinated with Orca’s (Orcinus Orca: Killer Whales). It may have been the 1977 movie ‘Orca- The Killer Whale’, starring Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, and a very young Bo Derek. “Initially on the hunt for a great white shark, the obsessiveContinue reading “Childhood Dream Come True- An Orca Experience”
Mayo The Missing Cat
In early 2006 while living with Mum in Hobart, a lady Mum worked with ended up with a litter of kittens she was trying to find new homes for. I was single at the time and had no other commitments, so Mum and I decided to go and check them out. The runt of theContinue reading “Mayo The Missing Cat”
The Travel Bug
One of the attractive prospects of joining the military, especially Navy, is travelling to different parts of the world. I have been fortunate enough to sail, and on occasion fly, to several different countries. I am very grateful for the opportunities I have had, to visit places like New Zealand, Guam, Philippines, China, Vietnam, Russia,Continue reading “The Travel Bug”
14 Day Isolation Challenge
Earlier this year I wasn’t meant to fly back home to my family until two weeks before our second child was born. Then when COVID-19 cases kept increasing and states were preparing to close their borders I had to leave sooner. My predicament had been, if I flew when I was originally supposed to IContinue reading “14 Day Isolation Challenge”
Young Endeavour
In 1995 I received a letter confirming my place on the Young Endeavour for Voyage 1/96, sailing from Hobart to Burnie. Unbeknownst to me I had been nominated by mum and selected from a ballot. Then just before Christmas 1995 I received a kit bag, T-shirt, some forms to fill out, and the itinerary. OnContinue reading “Young Endeavour”
Child’s eye view
I have very fond memories of playing with camera’s from an early age, and I can only guess it was brought on by my father always playing with them, and video cameras. Dad has never been far from any sort of camera. There was one camera I remember playing with that didn’t work, it wasContinue reading “Child’s eye view”
To my son
I held my son tight as he drifted to sleep I was due to leave in less than a week; He whispered under his breath as he closed his eyes in the dark I’m going to miss all our fun, the joys in the park; Please don’t leave me dad, it hurts it’s not fairContinue reading “To my son”
Sailing The Unknown 