Paynesville with Dave and Sam

We headed off to Paynesville again to scratch the itch, but this time with some friends. We finally stopped at Old Gippstown Heritage Park to have a look, and we were blown away. We then left for Bairnsdale to see the local markets before we headed to Paynesville to see the koalas and enjoy dinner at Sardines.

Getting a smack

We booked months ago to visit a mate I work with to experience the Blues on Broadbeach Festival, which happens each year. We stayed at a mate's place, who has a fantastic apartment on the beach. We spent the time exploring the local area and even took a trip down to Byron Bay. Besides the festival, Georgie wanted to visit the Mud Brick Herb Cottage, which was the only online supplier that provided dried herbs during the scamdemic. By chance an 80s new wave band (Mi-Sex) was playing at the Cooly, so we decided to drop in. It was a great break, and hopefully the boys will join us next time. LOVE THE PLACE

The Cooly

Go-Karts in Meeniyan

2026 just ticked over, and we decided to head back to Meeniyan to see a few things we missed the last time. The first thing was hitting the go-kart track in Stony Creek, where I realised that an extra 23 kg does not help your cause. 

After that, we mosied down to Foster, where we learnt about the history at the local museum before eating lunch at the fantastic Gurneys' Cidery.

From there, we returned to Fish Creek to check out some of the things we had missed. After that, we returned to Meeniyan to check into our motel, drink a few beers at the local hotel and eat dinner at a fantastic (and rustic) Italian restaurant.

Fun times

New Year Golf

Happy new year, all.

We started the new year with a game of golf at the Royal Sward where Martin sucked so bad that I demolished him, which is not the norm, I'll have you know. I'll put it down to a late night for the boys and a bit of luck on my side. After golf we went for a pho at Le Feu before coming home to unload. We decided to pop down to The Epson in Mordy with Mom for an overpriced cocktail on the terrace before going back home to enjoy the fantastic weather.

A bad day at the office

Sandown 500

Just a quick one today. Martin and I went to the Penrite Sandown 500 which is about a 15-minute drive from my house. It was a fun day at the races, where Melbourne brought its usual 4 seasons in a day. It was a little rich paying $24 for a souvlaki and $11 for a can of mid-strength beer, but hey, you only live once.

PS We also got some sweet Penrite merch. Pure Aussie, mate.

Race Day