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WA’s solo sailor drops anchor
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let’s go Australia from Japan or
travelling
Hong Kong or Indone-
sia,” he said. Jon says his
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Lee Tate interviews Perth’s after he comes into a
Basil Zempilas port.
His sailing life is frugal;
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for breakfast and during
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WA’s solo sailor Jon Sanders celebrates his 10th world circumnavigation © Royal Perth Yacht Club with his dad, mum and
sister all  yers.
by Lee Tate the only person to do it 10 eyes shut. “This one was easy,” In honour of a triple-cir-
times, Jon has set a sim- “I sleep at night while he says, choosing to take cumnavigation, the Royal
JON Sanders, who has ple course to sail to his  - sailing,” he con rms. “My his time. Perth Yacht Club awarded
had the wind in his sails nal sunset. Merely to stay body clock wakes me ev- Before he got his stur- Jon its inaugural James
for more than 70 years, active, sailing only locally ery 20 minutes to check dy sea legs, Jon was a Cook Award, a gold me-
earning him boat loads and leisurely. the instruments.” wool classer, sub-con- dallion for sailors who
of sailing world records, Asked how he’d like These days, Jon’s tracting his out t to WA’s have performed ‘rare and
believes keeping active is to be remembered, Jon boat, Perie Banou II, is  t- big sheep stations. exceptional feats of sea-
central to a contented life. says: “I don’t know how ted with technology that Then a landlubber, he manship and navigation’.
“At least it is for me,” I’ll be treated when I’m detects and reports near- used his money to dab- The club supports its
says Jon at Royal Perth gone. I’m not like that. I by ships or  shing boats. ble with boats until his world-honoured member,
Yacht Club, home to his suppose I might be a bit “Where I mostly go, hobby steered him out arranging advance moor-
history-making, blue- of a legend for a while. near islands, there’s not to sea. His mostly solo ings for him around the
hulled yacht. And then I won’t.” much traffi c. But you al- existence, far away from world, handling arrange-
“People in retirement In the world of sailors ways have to be aware civilisation and at the fate ments for his various at-
should do what suits there are the elite, the of boats. There are more of the elements, was led tempts and assisting with
them. Jump in the car and super sailors and the leg-  shing boats, I reckon, by his passion for new the media. Various com-
drive around Australia; or ends. Jon quali es as all than there are  sh.” horizons. panies provide Jon with
go on the Queen Mary 2; three. Jon sights plenty of But he’s not a recluse. materials including Rolly
or the Ghan. But you do There are few ports, whales and believes “I like being with peo- Tasker sails and from B
need to do something even the remotest spots they’re growing in num- ple, but in what I do on & G, his major sponsor,
physical,” says the living around the world, where bers. a boat of my size (13m) more than $40,000 in
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Ageing research snippet
From the editor’s desk
Great West Aussies
IT’S time to start thinking about your  u vaccine
and to discourage the munity Centre which - Did you know?
and this year the Federal Government will provide
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two new ‘enhanced’  u vaccines for free to peo-
ken items by off ering a Railway Station is plan-
repair market. This is held ning lots of events for the ple aged 65 and over. Following last year's ‘hor-
every third Saturday at year. On 19 March they FIONA Stanley (with a hospital named after her) ri c’  u season the chief medical offi cer, Profes-
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Mount Hawthorn. People tre’s supervisor Bonny is WA education and training, the Australian of Year available from April and are speci cally targeted
can bring along broken also keen to hear from in 2003 trained in epidemiology, biostatistics and at the strains, in particular the mutation, that was
items which can include any entertainers, musi- public health in Britain and the US. prevalent last year.
I VISITED the Swan clothes, bikes, small fur- cians or poets who could
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this month to interview sically if you can carry National Volunteer Week Have a Go News Quick Quiz
85-year-old Marguerite the item, you can bring from 21 - 27 May. They Funny
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Active Ageing guide wonderful idea and they teas in the afternoon for 1. Julie Bishop represents which electorate? historical
which is contained in are always on the look- volunteers around the 2. Which international group  nds home accommodation for travellers?
this issue. I was pleas- out for more volunteers, city and would love to
3. Where are WA’s Railway Stakes held? fact
antly surprised to see so if you would like to get include some entertain-
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wife Mary-Helen who more information or turn Our Living Histories 7. Which body overseas WA’s environmental enforcement?
in England once had
was working out. It’s so up on the day. program off ers clubs 8. Which Perth hospital has a regal name?
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people getting out and This month we begin a ing the project which has dents to bring bows
10. Which Perth suburb is a maritime hub?
having a go! There is lots series of stories shaped seen hundreds of people and arrows into class.
See page 16 for answers.
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Doing it his way - Basil Zempilas talks about work, family and sport
9.30am to catch-up with In Basil’s media evolu- Seven sports reporter in Cup, he has hosted WA
Amy and kids and do a tion, he has been able to what’s been a 24-year Sports Star of the Year
couple of hours of home- embrace general current marathon. Baz says it Award since 2001. Baz is
work before leaving for aff airs topics as well as seems more like a sprint. a member of both West
Seven’s studios. sports,  rstly on break- Baz wrote the Coast and Fremantle.
Usually home by 7pm, fast radio and now on best news sto- In 2004, a portrait
Baz gets the children to breakfast television. ry for the WA footy of Baz by Perth artist
bed, catching-up with Baz’s life is rich, pro- media awards for a Melinda Mackay was
their stories. fessionally and person- story about the Mel- entered in the Archibald
He’s away at week- ally, not least because of bourne Football Club Prize. In the same year he
ends, co-hosting Week- his proud Greek roots. being thrown out of featured in Cleo’s 50
end Sunrise and cov- Baz’s mum, Jessie, a West Coast Eagles Most Eligible Bachelors.
ering the things that was born on the Greek closed training ses- Yes, Baz has made it.
dominate his busy life island Kastellorizo where sion and twice won the And he’s deeply root-
– sports. Baz and Amy were mar- Geoff Christian Medal for ed in Perth. But can it
“When I started media ried. Baz’s dad, Antho- Excellence. last? Would he leave
courses, I wasn’t desper- ny, born in Perth, also has He hosted Basil’s Perth for an even greater
ate to become a sports Greek heritage. Footy Show and took television role that, likely,
journalist but when hand- The Zempilas fami- over when Comet- is ahead?
ing out assignments lec- lies regularly visit each ti switched to Nine. “I love Perth. We’d be
turers knew I was play- other. Baz has two sis- A Telethon regular, happy to spend the rest of
ing footy for West Perth ters, Diane, and Roslyn. Baz was chosen as host our lives in Perth. Would I
would say: “Basil, you Baz, by all ac- on the retirement of Jeff look at something much
know something about counts, was a cheerful Newman. bigger outside of WA? All
sport you can cover that. pupil at Floreat Park Pri- In the 90s Baz hosted I can say is who knows
“It was probably an ad- mary School before at- Glory Days and he host- what might happen? I’ll
vantage.” tending Hale School. ed and called Perth Wild- just keep going. I’ll just be
Baz was named as After school he played cats home games. He me,” he said.
Left to right; Basil Zempilas, wife Amy, children Ava, Chloe, and Anthony one of the best players footy for West also hosted magazine
© Sarah Fong - Basil Zempilas in his side and noted by Perth. He went on to Mur- program Time Out. In ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Eagles talent scouts. doch University, gradu- 2001 Baz hosted Perth at
by Lee Tate sion, so that helps keep ible but Amy really is that It was Baz’s destiny. ating with a Bachelor Five with Yvette Mooney. OH ship!
me informed.” and extremely capable. And he has made a  st of Arts degree and a Master of ceremo-
BASIL Zempilas says Baz says he also has a I was away for 10 days of it, slipping into com- double major in Com- nies at the Melbourne March is here!
he has a funny name, a thick skin and can laugh covering the world swim- mentary on footy, tennis, munications and English
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accepted only on the understanding that the material provided is not in contravention of any provision of the Trade Practice Act and Trade piece Lee Tate explored options of couch surfers from all over the we need more resorts along the
Descriptions and False Advertisements Act (W.A.) and the publisher may rely on that understanding. Although every care is taken the for tourism in Western Austra- world and not once has anyone coast that off er water sports,  sh-
Publisher shall not be liable for clerical or printers’ errors or their consequences however caused and no responsibility can be accepted
by the Publisher where publication is delayed or prevented by factors beyond the control of the publishers. The Publisher reserves the lia. said I wish there were theme parks. ing, snorkelling, eco-education
right in its absolute discretion to alter in whole or in part or to withdraw from publication any advertisement. No advertisement under-
taken by a client shall be reliant on supporting editorial. All editorial submissions shall be used at the Editor’s discretion. All editorial Here’s some of the feedback we It is about the natural beauty and and bush food. Also Aboriginal
submissions published in this newspaper remains the property of the publishers and cannot be reproduced without written authority. received from the article… the vastness that attracts people. education parks. I think it would be
The editorial views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publishers. John Bristow – If you build it Carmen Jenner – I’m not sure silly to destroy our lovely  ora and
they will come. how I feel about theme parks built fauna for the masses.
Patsy Durack’s Rose Gardens Madge Huntley – We could do purely for tourists? How about in- Janice Kelly – Moderate num-
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with the income that would come vesting in those regions other than bers are good. Too many and we
A beautiful rose garden with for more puzzles with it. Margaret River, Broome or Nin- come to depend on it in our econ-
hundreds of roses in the old Christine Sutherland – It’s im- galoo, reducing the cost of  ights omy. Think of Bali and its disasters.
Archbishop’s holiday home perative that Elizabeth Quay and and transport so that popping over We never want to depend on them
• Devonshire Teas • Gift Shop Yagan Square are completed to Kununurra, Kalgoorlie and Al- and you can’t. It’s a problem with a
Open Oct, Nov, Dec and asap. Both are still far from their bany is feasible. Those regions are lot of country towns and they have
March, April, May best for tourists to experience exotic to foreigners. to have events to attract tourists.
OPENING HOURS: and talk about. Perth doesn’t yet Michelle van de Kroft – New Usually a lot of hard work goes on
Sunday 10am-4.30pm, Monday have a vibe as Melbourne does.  ights are starting from Singa- behind the scenes by volunteers.
to Saturday by appointment for I’m not saying Perth should be pore directly into Broome next If you would like to read more
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Index
ROYAL Historical Soci- and a selection of mag-
ety of WA’s giant sec- azines.
1-22 Early General News
and columns ond hand book sale is Don’t miss the thrill of
Seniors and 23-38 Let’s Go Travelling on the weekend of 7  nding the unexpected
and 8 April at its head- and unknown – such as
39-40 Wills & Estate
quarters in Nedlands. interesting maps, vinyl
Playgroup 42-45 Healthy Living - Aged Care
There will be more records, CD’s, cookery
46-50 Downsizing
than 15,000 books to books by famous chefs
51-52 Food & Wine browse through includ- and postcards all at
53 Great Home & Gardening ing specialist catego- bargain prices.
54 Puzzles ries on West Australi- A selection of the
55 Friend to Friend ana,  ction, non- ction, most unusual dona-
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Save the Children - there is still a big need for this quiet achiever
outcomes and premature dress various issues.
death or incarceration.” Volunteers play a key
Mr Larranaga said it role in STC work, from
was pleasing 80 per cent university students – who
of STC staff in the Kim- want experience across
berley were Aboriginal the sector – to retirees
which meant they under- who want to give back,
stood their community, their interests tailored
the need to strengthen to a speci c program to
the workforce, maintain showcase their specialist
sustainability and sup- skills.
port community-led so- “We are well known to
lutions. government in what we
“I travel there to meet do, but our pro le with
local partners and staff , the general public could
visit programs and un- be stronger; we are re-
derstand the level of sup- ally quiet achievers,” Mr
port the region needs.” Larranaga said. “People
Save the Children (STC) programs in the Dampier Peninsula
Covering 2.6 million who contribute have the
by Josephine Allison and helping them engage of what it does. work with the community of complex and troubled square miles of WA might opportunity to visit and
meaningfully with quality To enable Save the to help them understand communities with a des- seem daunting but the see for themselves what
IT seems a world away education,” Mr Larranaga Children to provide qual- and support these fami- perate lack of services, STC has become quite a diff erence their contri-
from the city but Save the says at the STC’s West ity programs in WA, it re- lies and their children.” the Kimberley had the sophisticated in using bution is making to the
Children (STC) Australia Perth headquarters. lies on both government Mr Larranaga, who biggest need. The Aus- evidence of what works, lives of children in the WA
state manager Juan Fer- More than 110 people and non-government has headed the STC in tralian Early Develop- how it works with the community.”
nando Larranaga was off work for the organisa- funding through grants, WA for the past 10 years, ment Census that mea- community and commu- For more information,
to the Kimberley at the tion across WA, includ- corporate support, trusts visits the Kimberley ev- sures a child’s readiness nity-led approaches. It please visit savethechil
start of a busy year for ing 17 in Perth and there and foundations, op ery few months. He said for school estimates 50 also works with state and drenkununurra.tumbler.
the organisation. Estab- are about 700 volunteers. shops, book sales, fund- the organisation aims to per cent of children sur- federal governments to com or savethechildren
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Children has a long and in Armadale, Gosnells, eral donations. right support at the right were vulnerable in two or
illustrious history of help- Newman, Dampier Pen- “Save the Children in time. more domains compared
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disadvantaged childrens’ The main aim of STC is taged children, prepar- derstand these commu- dren in the mainstream.
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The annual campout for canoe club off ers a paddler’s delight
intrepid best at the an- the Frankland up to the day, with people taking pure air and clear water. course than just paddling
nual campout at Walpole evocative Monastery off in all directions. Some The  nal day was on the — social time, a meal
this year. Landing. Nothing to do walked the Bibbulmun Kent River West which out together, a barbie
The second visit to this with monasteries on the Track for a good while, was a struggle because it at the campsite, a sing-
delightful part of WA, it site, but the remark of one couple took off for is so shallow. along and just plain good
was the biggest campout an earlier explorer who a day and a night. Many On all these paddles friendship.
in the club’s history with thought the karri forests took the wilderness tour there were considerable Although the club is
30 or so paddlers out on were like a monastery. on a boat across the Wal- diffi culties, mainly getting now full and not antici-
the rivers each day. As Certainly the scenery is pole Inlets to the ocean in or out anywhere along pating any new members
you might imagine organ- striking, and when the — an experience of his- the river banks. The trees in 2018 unless there are
ising that number of retir- chatter stops the beauti- tory and wildlife not to be mostly come right down some retirements, you
ees, never mind spouses, ful silence of the forest missed if you are in that to the edge, which gives are welcome to contact
friends and relatives, soaks into one’s bones. area. the area the lovely feeling club president Kate (9526
makes herding cats Then it was the turn of But such slackness of being closed off in a 2168) or secretary Ken
seem like a breeze. And the Walpole River from was not to be for long private world miles from (9447 5624).
breezy it was - the South- the town jetty. On the — there was the Kent anywhere. Of course the
ern Ocean is guaranteed way back with a following River to tackle. The Kent Duckmaster was ready
Over 55 Canoe Club paddlers admiring Monastry to deliver its promise of wind, a couple of kayaks does not really go any- to pounce on those who
onshore winds sometime were clocked by a pass- where, but has fun doing thought gravity, buoyan-
Landing’s beautiful and serene karri forestry
during the day, so the  rst ing jet-ski as doing nine it. It ends in the beautiful cy, and centre of gravity
by Jeremy Haslam diary. And there’s more: trick was to get back to knots! Now that is 18km/ Owingup Swamp which just theoretical concepts
Normalup, Monas- the starting point before hr which is virtually equiv- is more of a lake, where — two worthies sought
FRANKLAND River, Kent tery Landing, Owingup the breeze kicked in. alent to  ying. all the paddlers took off fame, and were duly re-
River, Deep River — it Swamp. The Over 55s The week started off Time for a day off — in their chosen directions warded.
reads like an explorer’s Canoe Club were at their with an easy paddle on Wednesday was a free for an hour to enjoy the There was more of
Walk for fun and  tness
Masters Swimming LiveLighter Awards
IF you love walking then the Round House and March from 9 am at
by Nadine Georgiades, project coordinator
why not join a group of South Mole. Alderbury Reserve,
like-minded people to Tuesday 27 March: Perry Lakes, followed MASTERS Swimming WA’s February quarterly Coun-
walk for fun and friend- Clarko Reserve, Trigg by the walk around the cil of Clubs meeting awarded several Masters Clubs
ship. (south end of Karrinyup park. Registration fee for their outstanding achievements in 2017 in two pro-
OFFWA meet for the Road) – with a coastal for the year is $10. grams sponsored by Healthway under the LiveLighter
health message.
following walks at 10 walk northwards.
President Graham Senders presented gift cards to
am: Tuesday 03 April: Bur-
the clubs for their outstanding eff orts in the 2017 Live-
Tuesday 20 March: swood, Kagoshima Park
Lighter Swim into Spring membership growth project.
South Beach Kiosk – walk along the river or This project rewards Clubs which achieve the best
Car Park, Ocean Drive around the bridges. increases in new members within the September to
– with a walk from Registration day com- November period.
South Beach towards mences on Tuesday 13 Swan Hill Masters was awarded the top gong for
achieving a new member increase of over 45 per cent
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Nick Wyatt from Cockburn Masters won our service
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vice to Masters Swimming WA.
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HBF Stadium from the 18 - 21 April.
Daily
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Where opinions matter - mind your manners
kids’ mothers cheat for and respect for authority accept the chipping away perhaps even stop the rot. your thoughts. You can on our Letters to the Edi-
them. and our seniors. of standards for the next What do you think? also write to us at Opinion tor section on page 4, if
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8 HAVE-A-GO NEWS No. 312 MARCH 2018
As the world heats up addressing climate change is essential
tures and it’s been a dured extreme heat, with record-breaking ex- Lloyds of London, the eff ective policies to curb shopping centre during
scorcher in parts of the on-court temperatures treme weather events world’s oldest insurance climate change, and peak temperatures and
eastern states where reaching 69 degrees at in just three months. market, is the latest to adapt your way of living rescheduling outdoor
the heat aff ected sport- Rod Laver Arena. This is part of a long- announce plans to stop to hotter summers. activities to cooler parts
ing events as well as This followed a series term upswing in global investing in coal com- Heatwaves can be a of the day. Before next
people’s lifestyles and of record-breaking sum- temperatures, with 17 panies. Some 28 global killer so plan ahead and summer, think about
health. mers. Australia’s Climate of the 18 years hottest banks, including the big respond to heatwave whether your home
In mid-January, ex- Council says new data years on record occur- four in Australia, have warnings. needs adapting – insu-
treme heat forced organ- has con rmed that the ring in this century. ruled out investing in Think about how to lation, awnings, shade
isers to shorten a stage world experienced its Clearly, addressing Queensland’s proposed keep your home cool, trees, or solar panels to
of the Santos Tour Down hottest  ve years from climate change is an Adani coal mine. How- for example by manag- run the air-conditioner.
by Karen Majer Under cycling event in 2013 through 2017 and urgent priority. Some ever Australia is lagging ing curtains and air cir- Take care when the
South Australia and can- intensifying heat is wors- encouraging signs in- behind on climate ac- culation to keep the heat heat is on.
HOW did you fare this cel a public ride. Tennis ening extreme weather. clude the rapid uptake tion. out in the day and let Find out more: www.
summer? Perth had its players at the Australian In Australia, last sum- of renewable energy and What can we do? You cool evening air in. Con- climatecouncil.org.
share of high tempera- Open in Melbourne en- mer had more than 200 divestment from coal. can put your vote behind sider visiting a library or au/2017-heat-report
Walkers  ex their muscles
continued from front cover
WA’s solo sailor drops anchor
They also walk on Mondays and
Wednesdays. Recent walks have been
at Carine open space, Craigie Leisure
by Lee Tate
Centre, Star Swamp in North Beach,
probably manage  nances with- four roundings of the  ve south- and Gwelup open space. Plans for
out the supporters but it would ernmost capes; a circumnaviga- this year will add even more variety to
be a bit tight,” says the man with tion using the east-west route; the venues. After walking for about 45
no interest in seeking gain or glory four circumnavigations using the minutes the group meets for coff ee at
from his sailing feats. west-east route; circumnavigate nearby coff ee lounges where they chat
At the conclusion of his mo- non-stop via Cape Horn west- about the day’s activity and enjoy each
mentous, lifetime journeys, Jon about and east-about; skipper of other’s company.
stands out like a beacon. World- small yacht (less than 15.5m) to As well as providing regular exercise
wide, nobody on water ranks any- complete  ve circumnavigations, Nina Bronkhorst, Helen Blencowe, this initiative of Nina’s gives a welcome
where near the West Aussie. crewed or single-handed and Lorraine Pearse and Elizabeth Tilley social outlet for keen walkers. In this
Most recall the world’s  rst solo, only yachtsman to complete  ve photo some Friday walkers have just
non-stop, triple circumnavigation circumnavigations via Cape Horn, THREE times a week a group of walk- returned from their stimulating 30-min-
in 1988 on board SV Parry En- crewed or single-handed. ers from North Coast University of the ute walk at the Stirling Leisure Centre in
deavour. The 71,000 nautical mile From 2000, Jon has skippered Third Age (U3A)  ex their muscles, put Belvedere Road Hamersley. Here they
journey took 658 days – the lon- a 44ft sloop from Sydney to Eu- on their walking shoes and meet at vari- meet up with other members of the
gest distance sailed continuously rope via the Red Sea and Suez ous locations. University of the Third Age (U3A) for a
by any person or vessel. The Canal, including his 11th cross- Nina Bronkhorst arranges the walks presentation by a guest speaker and af-
boat takes pride of place next to ing of the Indian Ocean and fourth and keeps the group informed about ternoon tea.
the 1983 America’s Cup-winning transit of the Suez Canal. the venue for the day by regular emails. Visitors are always welcome at these
Australia II in the Fremantle Mari- Other voyages include: In- Each Friday they walk for 30 minutes meetings. For further information please
time Museum. dian Ocean (14 times), Atlantic during the U3A North Coast lunch time. contact June on 9448 6432.
Jon’s  rst-time solo sailing re- Ocean (11 times), Paci c Ocean
Jon Sanders helming his boat
cords include: (12 times), Australian seaboard,
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Beware the Ides I have to buy my wife a new watch
of March and
perfect for me. I looked at waterproof, she would and beautiful watch, the that money all over again!
the many lovely watches, swim with it. It now need- one that was waterproof. Plus, just a little bit extra
St Patrick’s day each more interesting ed repair. If I had done this, to have the one that’s
than the last. After a while After this my darling then perhaps my darling waterproof.
I became torn between wife chose to take it off would still have it today. Thinking back, it
two or three. before going in to the A friend of mine ‘Bob seems I had purchased
One was a little more ocean. Glover’ shared with me my wife a nearly thought-
expensive and not quite One-day, while having once very wise words: ful present. Now I intend
so beautiful, another was a holiday at Rottnest, she “Spend big, cry once, to purchase her a pres-
a little cheaper and more took the watch off and spend small, cry often.” ent and a future.
beautiful, while yet an- placed it in her pocket I think he is correct. I I have learnt my les-
by Jon Lewis other was more practical while we went for a swim. really feel if I had spent a son.
and a bit more expen- It was only after we sensible amount of mon- All the best,
QUITE some years ago I sive. were riding our bikes ey and purchased a truly NB: Watches cannot
decided to buy my dar- I am ashamed to admit back to the ferry, we re- well thought out gift both ever really be called wa-
ling wife a lovely birthday that I was probably driv- alised the watch was not economically and emo- terproof, however, water
present. en more by price. Con- with us. It had slipped out tionally, we would both resistant to a depth of
I thought about all sequently I chose a deli- of her pocket and was had been the winners 50m is eff ectively the
the things I would like cate, pretty watch, at a somewhere in the sands Now, I need to spend same.
Gloria to have and then lower price. of that lovely little holiday
I thought about what Gloria, loved it! island.
she might actually like. Some years passed Gloria was upset and WANTED TO BUY
This led me to make my and the watch stopped I was embarrassed, as Old valve radios (pre 1955),
way to a local shop, to working. It had become I actually felt ultimately any condition, surplus
music and indeed about choose a delicate gold wet. My darling wife responsible. If I had not valves and other parts.
25 years later  ve out of Also other valve era items.
ladies wristwatch. loves the outdoor life and been so frugal with my
the six make their income Private collector/hobbyist.
To my delight, shame- would regularly wear it to money, if I had spent just
from music. Call NEIL
lessly, they were having the beach. a little bit more, if only I
I remember the young 0407 448 331
a sale and this seemed Not realising it was not had bought the practical
Healy’s  rst band was
called, Wasted Youth but
it seems like they have
done anything but, and
we look forward to a fun
night set to become an
Above; Rick with his  rst annual event at the home
born son! of Perth blues.
March is set to be a
by Rick Steele busy month with another
wonderful cruise on the
WHEN Julius Caesar Swan River on board the
copped a few blows Decoy. This particular
up the aorta and other sojourn will be just a little
places, after a warn- diff erent because I will be
ing from the soothsayer celebrating three score
– according to Shake- and ten years on my fa- There’s lots to see and
speare – I don’t think St vourite planet. And they
Patrick’s day had been said: “he’d never make do at our Market Day.
invented. it!”
The 15 March is the Sharing the occasion
date recorded for the fa- will be some people
tal attack, just two days I’ve come to know over
before the Irish take over the years, one wife, one Join us
the world for their legend- son and a very pregnant
ary celebrations of their daughter. Why am I telling Sunday 25 March
beloved Saint. you this?
This year St Patrick’s Well, my father died a from 10am to 2pm.
day falls on a Saturday week before my  rst son
and I imagine the cele- was born, and I’m just a
brations will be even lon- little wary about the Ides
ger and harder than usual of March. One leaves as
Lattitude’s ever popular Market Day is
(to be sure, to be sure). a new one arrives.
That, in itself, was just Only the good die back and it’s crammed with stalls selling
one of the reasons that I young, so I should be OK. gifts, clothing, bric-a-brac and crafts as
decided, as president of Sunday 11 March at
well as home-made goodies to keep you
the Perth Blues Club, that 6pm, my band the Blues
we should declare that Busters will be perform- energised.
the Tuesday night before ing at the Indy bar in
St. Patrick’s day should Scarborough as part of Of course at this time of year you can
be a night dedicated to: a fundraiser for Lega- expect fresh hot cross buns and the like.
‘the Irish play the Blues’. cy. Proceeds from this
We’d love you to meet our friendly (and
I am pleased to an- event are used to help
nounce, well known and support widows and very clever) resident community as they
respected Irish bros, The families of deceased and
show off their skills.
Healys will be our house incapacitated service-
band for the evening. I am men and women. Lest There’ll be raffle pots with proceeds going
hoping Mr Sean Healy we forget.
to the craft group and hobby shed. You
will also perform along Did you see on the
with numerous other spe- news? Demolishing a might even find a special Easter gift to give
cial guests including Alan house in Dublin last year,
to loved ones. Whatever your fancy, you’re
Payne, Rhys Wood and workmen found a skel-
guitar man Gary Cox. eton with a medal round sure to find it at our Market Day.
Sean and I have three its neck. The inscription
While you’re here, take the opportunity to
sons each, who have read… Irish Hide and
all bene ted from their Seek Champion 1910. tour the last of our stunning display homes
teenage introduction to Cheers dears.
and chat to our residents about why they
love the Lattitude Lakelands resort lifestyle.
Bringing Perth Zoo And ask about our free air conditioning
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Sunday 12-4pm. Call Cath Acton on
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She brings the zoo to your community and this
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