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February 17, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Matt Stieger from Wagga and son Oakley Tandy were enjoying some time together in the park.

 

Bridie Lindsay and Sean Darcy were seen enjoying a delicious meal at Forbes Inn.

 

Spotted just before taking off from the rank in the CBD was Forbes Taxi driver Heather Saxvik.

If you could board a plane right now, where would you fly to?

February 17, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Joel Coble: Japan for sure, it’s just a place that interests me. 

 

Ellora Brown: Definitely South Africa, we loved it there when we visited and we have friends who live there, so we are hoping to go back.

 

Ricki-Lea Miller: Woolongong, because I have a lot of family there and I also really love the beach.

 

Our Gal – Barb Chislett

February 17, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Barb Chislett

Where were you born? Trundle. 

Were you named after anyone? No. 

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? My children. 

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Man landing on the moon. 

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? To be honest. 

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Coming to Hay’s Hardware LOL! 

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? A boat, food, and water. 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? On a nice holiday. 

When are you happiest? At home with my family. 

What is your favourite NRL team and player?

February 10, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Knox Calabro: Sydney Roosters – Sam Walker.
Cohen Calabro: Penrith Panthers – Nathan Cleary.
Nate Calabro: Penrith Panthers – Dylan Edwards.

 

Sol Rauchle: Cronulla Sharks – Darby Medlyn.

 

Rhys Hetherington: Penrith Panthers – Nathan Cleary.

Our Bloke – Lorne “Bams” Cassidy

February 10, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Lorne “Bams” Cassidy

Where were you born? Gods country, Penrith…raised out west here in Eugowra.

Were you named after anyone? Nah, mum just liked the name but a lot of people think it was after Lorne Greene from bonanza. Bams started as Bambi and that one is a long story!

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Probably making it this far alive or sharing the floor and stage with some of the country’s best barbers and hair dressers over my career.

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Probably 9/11, I was young and that was the first really big tradgedy that I remember, it changed the world…and there were no cartoons that morning either.

Whats the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? The three P’s, practice practice practice!

Whats the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Wayyyy too many to even choose!

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? A dog, a knife and a beer…or maybe just three dogs.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Tattoos, shoes, Zappos and Korean BBQ.

When are you happiest? On the floor behind the chair sharing a laugh!

What is your favourite movie and why?

February 5, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Josie May: Blended. Basically any Adam Sandler movie but Blended might be my favorite.

 

Jourdain Girot-Serplet: 8 Mile. I am a massive Eminem fan and he’s actually not a bad actor.

 

Archie Quirk: American Sniper. It’s a good action movie and i’ve seen it at least 20 times

Tom Grayson: Grown Ups. Good story line and Adam Sandler movies are always funny.

Our Gal – Katie Spence

February 3, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Katie Spence

Where were you born? Windsor, NSW. 

Were you named after anyone? No. 

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? My children, my husband and all that we’ve achieved together in 15 years. 

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? 9/11, COVID, Russia invading Poland…. There’s too many!! 

Whats the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Things always, always happen for a reason. Whether you need to process it in the moment or years that, you will look back and see and understand why things happen the way they do. 

Whats the greatest risk youve ever taken? Buying a butchers and being a farmer. 

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? Insulin, beer and nachos 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Probably on my kids, or even a new bathroom. 

When are you happiest? Friday afternoons having a beer out the back with hubby and watching our kids play or going on hikes at the Blue Mountains. 

Be Seen in Forbes

February 3, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Spotted catching up for lunch at Isabels Place were Chloe Little and Addie Langham.

 

Barbara Godger and Margaret Huggett were grabbing a bite to eat on their break volunteering at Vinnies.

 

Maintaining the local sporting grounds to an impeccable standard was FSC employee Lleyton Jones.

What are you looking forward to most in 2023?

January 27, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Christine Lloyd: I have a baby arriving in June, so that’s exciting. I’m hoping to get straight back to work and focus on my goal of having my own business in hospitality or possibly even teaching cookery.

 

Thomas Simpson: This year I want to hang out with my mates as much as I can and I am also looking forward to travelling to Sydney with my brother Kurt to see Ezy-E in concert.

 

(L-R) Ruby Mcnally, Grace Mcgirr, Marley Spedding: Each girl agreed the most exciting thing happening this year is starting high school. Ruby and Grace will attend Parkes High School, while Marley will be attending Red Bend Catholic College.

Our Bloke – Brett Thomas

January 27, 2023 by Roxane Manley

Brett Thomas

Where were you born? Sydney.

Were you named after anyone? My initials BJ after my grandfather.

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Getting married and having two great kids. 

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? The recent Eugowra flooding. Helping clean up over there and listening to the stories of survival. They are a strong community.

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? There’s always a reason and there’s always a solution.

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Sky diving solo.

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? A boat, fishing gear and a pallet of beer.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Build a patio at the back of the house.

When are you happiest? Playing golf and having a few beers with the boys.

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