Early in June, I had the pleasure of being invited to a viewing of Bobbie Zagame’s collection of Ferraris and other exotic motor vehicles located in his showrooms in Swan St, Richmond.  The collection is amazing and includes:
- A wide range of Ferraris, old and new. Included is Ferrari’s take on an SUV - the Purosangue.  It’s available for $1 million. Also, one of Enzo Ferrari’s last cars made before he died - the F50.  It’s very rare.  Bobbie Zagame bought his several years ago for around $1 million - today it is estimated to be worth around $10 million.

Shirley & Garry, who have been Community Ambassador's and Speakers for the suicide awareness organisation RU OK? for the past 3 years, recently attended the two day National Conference in Sydney.  Staying at the Novotel at Darling Harbour, the conference was attended by around 70 of the 120 Ambassadors from around Australia plus various RU OK? Staff.  Dealing with suicide ideation and how to approach the topic with your friends and family, RU OK? are now the most widely recognised organisation operating in this important space throughout Australia.  

​In early February, Janet and I spent a week cruising the Gippsland Lakes.  It was something of a trip ‘down memory lane’ as we had spent many happy times on the Lakes in times gone by.  It started with Janet’s dad when we were in our late teens and early twenties - he was very keen with Bulls Boats (regrettably no longer in existence).  And continued later on when we lived in Sale through the 1970s.

Our cruise started in Metung where we boarded our chartered motor cruiser from Riviera Nautic.  For the next week, we revisited many familiar places - down to Duck Arm, across to McMillan Strait and Paynesville, then up the Tambo River to Johnsonville, back across Lake King to the Steamer Landing in the Bunga Arm just behind the Ninety Mile Beach, then up the Nicholson River to Nicholson, and finally another trip up the Tambo River to Swan Reach. 

The scenery around the Lakes and the rivers is as good as ever, there is lots of bird life, and the sunrise one morning on the Ninety Mile beach was spectacular.

I have attached a few photos.

While the footy world goes into "Mad Monday" and trading players to the point of total confusion, our tipsters have been focused on everything other than footy as they get about enjoying life in the best way they know how.   Here is a brief synopsis of some of those pursuits.

Av was enjoying the slippery creatures at Canberra Zoo after they spent time at Mitchelltown, Nagambie, with Amanda and Doug ...

Mel was staying at home concentrating on training her horse to be the All Breeds Champion this year at the event in Elmore.

December brought lots of frivolity at the village ...

The year started with a bang for the Fosters as they enjoying the night staying at Taronga Zoo with a bit of noise at midnight.

The heat of January was good for Mel's pool while Marg and Dave spent a relaxing afternoon at the cool Tahbilk restaurant. 

​We are looking forward to many more experiences in 2025 and hope you can share a little of your adventures with a small article and photos throughout the year.