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Widely Red (Or Read [Interrobang])

February 19, 2019

Steve’s occupation as a lobbyist coupled with his venture into wine production provided an opportunity he couldn’t resist.  He embarked on a quest to produce a wine that captured the unique idiom forged by the relationship between Canberra’s politicians and the federal press gallery; a tricky endeavour.  With wine maker Ken Helm and Steve’s tongue-in-cheek humour, Widely Red was born.  While its imbibement and satirical reference were a source of much delight, a certain satisfaction also emanated from the knowledge that this one-off release was a philanthropic endeavour.  Today, carefully stored at its point of origin, only one bottle is known to exist.

Turning Left with Rex

February 19, 2019

Ever the explorer, Steven felt the need to embark on a short adventure every couple of years.  Accompanied by his brother in law, Rex Porter, the intrepid duo had a single exploration philosophy; Turn Left at the Darling River and follow it down a bit.  It was a simple plan that yielded much discovery, adventure and stories to tell.  An avid reader, however, Stephen was unimpressed with the lighting at many of the hotels, motels, inns, sheds and campsites; a circumstance brought on by proprietor's keeping costs down by using 25-watt light globes.  To overcome this dim predicament, Stephen carried with him his own 100-watt light globe that he installed on arrival and took upon checkout.

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