The Australian Beat That’s Conquering the World: HSCC
Have you ever stumbled upon a tune that stops you in your tracks, takes you on a trip down memory lane, and leaves you utterly...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 8
- 3 min
A Symphony Unveiled at Dusk
Who would have thought, after all these years of deliberately dodging the dance of melodies, that I would find myself bewitched by the...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 8
- 1 min
The Parable of the Frozen Bird
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird’s wings froze and he fell to the ground in a field. While he was...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 8
- 1 min
From Trickle to Gush: A Tale of Equine Inspiration
Oh joy, blessed joy indeed! My blessings might seem heaven sent, and why wouldn't they? My newly appointed physician might as well be an...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 8
- 7 min
Gallops, Glamour, and Glorious Gatherings: My Time with The Peel Hunt Club
In the midst of my polo days, a new equestrian avenue emerged: The Peel Hunt Club. As I was deeply engrossed in the polo scene, this...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 8
- 8 min
Behind the Bar: The Highs and Scams of Hotel Life
Back in the late seventies, I found myself in Fremantle, the proud co-owner of the Cleopatra Hotel, fondly nicknamed Cleo's by locals and...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 8
- 2 min
A Serenade in the City: The Unlikely Maestro of Murray Street
Today, as I ambled through the bustling city, I found myself ensconced within the familiar confines of the Coffee Club. There, I ordered...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 7
- 1 min
The Cord Conundrum: A Wake-Up Call Like No Other
Bright and early one morning, filled with the cheerful serenades of the local birdlife, I woke up to a sensation most strange. It was a...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 7
- 2 min
Chasing Dreams in the Sky
In the picturesque suburb of Dalkeith, where the streets are lined with ambition and dreams, I was a young man brimming with energy....
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 7
- 2 min
Temples and Tastebuds: A Journey through Angkor Wat with a Twist
When Parichad and I set foot in Angkor Wat, we were not merely visiting an ancient temple complex; we were stepping into a world brimming...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 7
- 2 min
Trade Trials in Indonesia: Unveiling the Complexities of Customs and Corruption
In my years of business ventures, there's one particular episode that stands out amongst the many, a tale from my time in Indonesia. It's...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 7
- 4 min
Saving Sam: An Unexpected Christmas Tale
On a radiant Christmas Day, awash with the brilliance of Australian midsummer, our extended family convened at my sister Joan's inviting...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 7
- 2 min
Toad Talcum Tales: A Lottery Fable
In the sweltering heart of Thailand, in a cosy nook that Parichad and I call home, the most bizarre lottery strategy was about to unfold...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 7
- 2 min
A Pungent Picture at Perth Zoo
It was a sunny afternoon when I decided to make my way to Perth Zoo. The weather was perfect, not a cloud in sight, and I was armed with...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 7
- 2 min
Stratford Streets and Shakespearean Deceits
Once upon a time, or rather, fifty-five years ago, Stratford-upon-Avon buzzed with the hum of American tourists keen on all things...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 6
- 2 min
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
A transformative shift happened in my life, akin to a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. Instead of the instinctual hum of criticism...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 6
- 4 min
How a Sprinkler System Turned a Hot Date into a Hasty Retreat
During the 80's, I was partnering in a finance company, stationed right in the beating heart of St George's Terrace, Perth. Lunchtime was...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 6
- 3 min
Temples in Time: Unveiling the Mysteries of Bagan
Oh, what a journey it was, that expedition to Bagan back in the year 2000! The moment I stepped off the plane, I knew I was about to...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 6
- 6 min
In the Embrace of the Rainforest: A Close Encounter with Orangutans
In 2011 in the lush expanse of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, I, at the age of 59, was preparing to embark on a journey that would etch...
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Peter Pickering
- Nov 6
- 3 min
An Imagineer’s Encounter with Tall Poppy Syndrome
In the sunburned land of Western Australia, I, Peter Pickering, found myself inadvertently becoming the embodiment of the infamous 'Tall...
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