Oktoberfest continues

Martin and his mate, Gaku, joined us at Boat Rocker for their Oktoberfest festival event. We ordered some delicious food and enjoyed some typical Bavarian music. The Melbourne weather turned on for us, and we enjoyed a sunny Saturday and are now looking forward to our trip to Paynesville next weekend (minus my drone, which I flew into the sea).

I miss those drones

Karl Jnr's 20th Birthday at Hofbräuhaus

Just a quick blog for Karl Jnr's belated birthday this weekend at Hofbräuhaus in Melbourne. While Martin was on a maths camp, we hooked up with my talented mate Jake (please check his work here). We had a blast, and Karl even jumped up to dance to the silliest tunes. October is going to be wild with tonnes of activities lined up.

3 Left Feet

Melbourne Show 2025

Yes, we attend the Melbourne Royal Show every year. It's a family tradition which I hope to continue long into the future. This year, the weather was great, and we once again enjoyed the fabulous food on offer. But for a change, we watched the blacksmith make a horseshoe. WHY? I've just finished over 120 hours of gameplay where I was a medieval peasant in "Kingdom Come Deliverance 2", where, you've guessed it, I was a blacksmith.

My eldest son Karl also turned 20, so it was an even better day.

The Blacksmith

Gold Coast with Dave and Sam

It was an awesome few days with our mates Dave and Sam at Broadbeach. I tried to sneak in as much sun time as possible at the Star and got burnt. I took Dave and Sam to Den Devine and Miami Marketta, which was well received, but I ended up being trumped at Moo Moo's on our last night. I cannot wait to go back.

Send me back

Paynesville with Jnr

Once again, Martin had schoolwork, so the trio went off to Paynesville. As always, it was fun, including me flying my drone into the river, but that is another story. We visited the art museum in Bairnsdale, shot pool at the local, and ate at one of the best restaurants in town. We are going again in October and may even settle in this place.

Love the place