“Doing a Bradbury”

“Doing a Bradbury” – Jack Miller’s GP Victory. The Urban Dictionary interprets the Aussie saying of ” Doing a Bradbury” as: “To win as a result of miraculous circumstances, despite being in a losing position. Especially in the case of sporting triumph.“ As most Australians would know, at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics…

Running a Marathon

A Marathon Challenge We all look for a personal challenge. For most it’s not about achieving fame and glory – most are just happy to cross the finish line knowing they achieved their goal. The feeling of accomplishing what you personally set out to achieve is a great feeling. Wanting to achieve your goal is…

AUDI R8 – V10 LMX

The AUDI R8, David Bowie and a Star Man A guest post from long time friend – DJ Cooper. I’ve known DJ for many years. His love of cars has taken him to many parts of the world and he has also been recognised by Audi through many awards for the quality work he does…

A Federal Election – Remind Me Again?

Humpty Dumpty Sat on a Wall               Which Prime Minister will be next to fall We all stood in a line that was far too long at the local School Hall.    We finally reached the front of the line and had our names marked off.  The friendly young assistant…

The Fragility of Life

The Fragility of Life: A few weeks ago a friend and fellow cricketer of MD’s (son and man’s-theorist) suffered an horrendous injury through the use of a large power tool. He was put in an induced Coma and by all reports was making progress, he had started to breathe on his own again. This morning…

Le Mans 24 Hour – True Grit

Mr Frederic Sausset – Driver Team SRT 41. The 2016 Le Mans 24 hour endurance race is currently being run. Each year the technology and engineering advancements in the cars continually raise the bar in what is required to be a contender in this famous event. The cars are spectacular in their design and performance.The…

Persistence

Persistence While standing in line year’s ago waiting to be served at a Post Office, I noticed what now sits on my desk framed. It reminds me of what it takes to push on. To take the right road and hang in there. I think of: The individual apparently blessed with talent who runs out…

Decisions and Destiny

Decisions – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly I love the moment when the pilot taxis out to the runway and then holds the plane steady for that given moment when he gives the jet all it’s got. As you are pushed back in your seat by the thrust of these hugely powerful jet engines it is…

Bruschetta for Dummies

Hi All, If you’re like me, I get a bit bored of breakfast. It’s like a nothing meal and serves the purpose of getting a start on your day. We all know that the experts tell us how important Breakfast is but through the week I tend to keep it really basic due to time…

The Morgan 4-4

The Morgan 4-4 This time I have had the pleasure to catch up with Brin and his very special “Morgan”. Probably not the most well known brand of motor vehicles available but a unique approach none the less to what is a beautiful hand made piece of machinery. But before we talk about the car,…