MORE RACES: Stakes Day

Had another great day at the races - this time it was Emirates Stakes Day which is well regarded as 'Children's Day'. The weather was fantastic, unfortunately I got a little bit sunburnt.

Took some time out to study the form guide

The gorgeous Caitlyn and Emma

The stunning Jess and Kassie

MY FRONT PAGE ARTICLE

On Saturday at midday, my old boss, rung me up as he needed an article written on an old, well known local identity who has died during last week - he also wanted an article that would give a better insight into the gregarious character of the well loved man than the competing newspaper did. I got to work on Sunday with the article and interviewed a few people as well as taking some photos of old photos of him. And to my great surprise got a lovely text message today from my friend who is the production manager saying it turned out to be a front page article! I was thrilled!

Have a read if you like, the article is on an old man called Rex 'China' Gilbert - he was big personality and cheeky character. Makes for quite an interesting article that anyone can understand.

Incredibly, a very spooky moment happened when I was at the Surf Club in their office doing an interview, an old friend of his 'Ming; rung up to see when his memorial service was on and shared some memories of China with me over the phone. This was one of those articles where I am sure there were some extra forces in the universe causing it to happen for a reason. I just have a feeling about it.

It was not printed in the article but I was told the cheeky and friendly man loved the ladies, especially air hostesses in his younger days and he would tell his grandson not too drink too much at the pub but was always the last person to leave the pub himself a little worse for wear hehe! But he was a friend to all and is expected to have thousands at his memorial service - now isn't that a beautiful reflection of living a full life, having so many people feel that you have been a friend to them? He sounded like an amazing man.

p.s. Surf Coast Times is also a highly interesting community newspaper - worth having a look at :-)

LAUREN PHILLIPS: The Update

It looks as if Lauren Phillips might be staying in Melbourne according to the HeraldSun.com.au - Below is the article taken from the HeraldSun.com.au (thank-you) - which basically indicated she is staying in Melbourne and will have to become a local holiday maker on the Gold Coast but that shouldn't be a problem as her boyfriend should have some extra gold to pay for her flights and she will be wracking up the frequent flyer points. I hope she has her Every Day Rewards card from Woolworths that allows you to get Qantas Frequent Flyer points.
Interesting that money was part of the decision for Gary Ablett Jr to go to the Gold Coast...as he is already quite a savvy property investor.


LAUREN Phillips says superstar boyfriend Gary Ablett's decision to quit the Cats has been "hugely overwhelming" - but when and if she joins him on the Gold Coast remains a mystery.
Fresh from holidays together in the Whitsundays, Phillips watched on as Ablett finally revealed the AFL's worst-kept secret.
Despite her smile, the 23-year-old admitted the events had been emotionally taxing.
"I think it's overwhelming for everyone who's involved," Phillips said.
"It's very exciting for Gary in his career, and it's the next chapter in his book."
To what extent Phillips will share Ablett's life in Queensland remains unclear.
The TV presenter, Myer ambassador and university student told the Herald Sun last week she would remain based in Melbourne whatever her famous boyfriend decided, saying they were "not living together or out of each other's back pockets".
But perhaps a clue was in a Twitter message she posted yesterday: "Back in Melbourne town ... Bloody freezing!"

WOULD YOU PRANK CALL YOUR BOYFRIEND?

Cheeky Lauren Phillips did a fabulous prank call to her boyfriend, Gary Ablett Jr last week after, the night after the Brownlow Medal when the cute little man was very hungover in the early hours of the morning. As you will hear, when he answers the phone he is woken up and sounds all tired - so cute!
Equally cheeky little Gary tells a lot of porky pies in it such as not following football!!? which makes it all the more amusing!
Have a listen and enjoy.
Also what do we think of her dress at the Brownlow? I thought it was gorgeous but a fraction boring. The Bulgari necklace is gorgeous -but is it really worth the $170,000 price tag?
Nevertheless, I must say I have always been in awe and envy of Lauren and Gary, they are a bit of a young power couple, they go to all the good events but at the same time are both 'kicking their own goals'.