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”
Category Archives: Life
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”
Perth Trail Series
Following on from my walk to Bluff Knoll and Bald Head, and then One Foot Forward, I ended up having a few conversations with my boss about doing Iron Man competitions, and Marathons. He is heavily into his fitness and jokingly asked me when I was going to register for those events. He then toldContinue reading “Perth Trail Series”
One Foot Forward
Firstly, please watch this video from a friend about suicide awareness and mental health. After doing the two walks down south, Bluff Knoll and Bald Head in 2023, and realising how unfit I was, I started to notice the One Foot Forward advertisements that were popping up on my social media feeds. I occasionally donateContinue reading “One Foot Forward”
Bluff Knoll and Bald Head- Part 2
After another freezing cold night in the tent, we got up reasonably early, had breakfast then packed up to head to Albany. It was only about a 1hr 20min drive, and there was barely any traffic early on a Sunday morning. We arrived at the Bald Head carpark, got our gear sorted and headed off.Continue reading “Bluff Knoll and Bald Head- Part 2”
Bluff Knoll and Bald Head- Part 1
In early 2023 one of my friends suggested we hike up Bluff Knoll, located down in the southern part of Western Australia, in the Stirling Ranges. I thought it was a fantastic idea, and we started to look at dates we could go. I knew my fitness had dropped off considerably from what it hadContinue reading “Bluff Knoll and Bald Head- Part 1”
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”
Sailing The Unknown 