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July 25, 2026

What Am I Doing?

1986 over Switzerland. Greetings all x At what age does one question one’s life direction? Ask the big questions? Who am I?  What am I doing? […]
February 15, 2026

Europe in Winter 2026

February 14:  A month has flown by. A month wrapped in a European winter – mostly in Switzerland. Yes it snowed. How brilliant to watch the […]
January 5, 2026

The Pull of Alpine Ballooning

Forty years ago I flew at the Chateau d Oex annual ballooning festival. January 1986 my first time flying on and in snow. I loved every […]
May 20, 2025

2025 Dedication

I’ve spent the last 50 years of my life living in a world dominated by males. My ballooning, my corporate work, my family of two sons.  […]
February 13, 2025

Love of Australia

    Love of Australia January 26, 2025 – Recently appointed as Australia Day Ambassador I attended three separate events to support our National Day where […]
November 29, 2024

Passion Is the Flame

Passion within your soul is the flame that will light your way…. Ruth E Wilson. I have added these words to Second Edition of my memoir, […]
August 7, 2024

Self Belief Is The Most Courageous Act

On June 10th this year I was honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours List with an OAM (Order of Australia Medal). Hot air & gas balloon […]
April 8, 2024

Boats & Beaches – My Home

April Autumn has settled well where I live. Photos taken on my evening stroll last night. During my walk I realised that my now home is […]