Random thoughts and observations
It’s a long time since I lived in the Alpine Shire, but I continue to receive emails from people who possibly think I’m still the local newspaper editor.
Often they’re seeking publicity for events, but occasionally I receive opinions on various subjects.
This one arrived today, and I’ve let the author know to send it elsewhere, but I’ve decided to publish it because it’s interesting:
Cleaning up before a big move always reveals some nostalgic items. Today I came across CDs containing copies of the Alpine News. This was a weekly newspaper that Juliet and I produced from our home in Porepunkah for six months from July 2002 to January 2003. It circulated in the Bright area and reached a [...]
My photo appeared on page five of Victoria’s highest-circulating daily newspaper yesterday, the Herald-Sun from Melbourne. It was to do with my non-selection to run with the Queen’s Baton in the Commonwealth Games relay. The article quoted me correctly, but missed my main point, which was that Porepunkah has been snubbed by the relay organisers. [...]
Juliet and I like to go out for lunch every fortnight or so in autumn and spring. We sit outdoors, which is safe for the toddlers and the amenities they explore. One of our favorites is the Riverdeck Cafe in Bright. Sometimes we ride the bikes there. Sometimes we go further afield to Beechworth or [...]
The Ovens and Murray Football League obviously doesn’t value the minor premiership when deciding its grand final venue, but what does it think about the supporters? Very little it seems. Playing the game at Lavington is a slap in the face for the people of Myrtleford and district. We now face a long drive to [...]
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