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Why did you choose this specific teddy bear to come with you to the picnic?

November 8, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oliver Curry: Timmy is my most favourite furry friend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jane Curry: I chose Rainbow because he is so soft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emma Curry: I brought Ruff Ruff because he is really fluffy.

Why do you like working at the Aussie Biscuits Factory?

November 1, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

Stacey Fordham: I love it! I like working here because I have many friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sian Jennett: I love everything about working here. I particularly love working with the supportive employees as they are always so happy and probably have the best work ethic I’ve ever seen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michee-Lyn Ramsteadt: I love making the biscuits and talking to my mates.

OUR Gal -Hayley Hurford

November 1, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for 31 years. I love that we are on the river, our beautiful lake and ski dam and our friendly community.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I am the owner of 126Beauty. I love the variety in my job and also the great chats I have with my beautiful clients.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? This summer I’d say that I’ll be unwinding by our pool.

What are you really good at? I’m really good at telling the truth, listening and keeping secrets.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be to cure cancer.

What is your pet hate? People who don’t pay attention or listen. Also, people who interrupt conversations.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. It would have to be Canada but any holiday is the best!

Our Bloke -John Hick

October 25, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for five years. I like the laid back lifestyle.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at Bunnings. I enjoy the fun we have with our team.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I play Xbox to unwind and enjoy fishing.

What are you really good at? I am really good at problem solving.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be predicting the future.

What is your pet hate? That would have to be people answering a question with a question.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Cruising the Whitsundays. It is an absolutely gorgeous part of Australia.

Name a famous person that you’d like to have dinner with.

October 25, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beverley Willson: I’d like to have dinner with George Strait.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jan Stewart: With Julia Gillard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ric Stewart: Barack Obama

What do you enjoy about the Bedgerabong Country Music Campout?

October 18, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suzette Sheiles: The friendliness and meeting new people all the time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Margaret Read: I love the company, the music and getting many friends together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lyndy Cannon: Everyone talks to each other. There is really good music and it’s a beautiful place to camp.

Our Gal -Kristen Woods

October 18, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes my whole life and think it’s a beautiful town with great people! I love the community spirit.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work as a dance teacher at my studio, Kristen’s Dance Studio. I enjoy all of the wonderful students I have the privilege of teaching and watch grow.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy taking the dogs for a walk around the lake or going water skiing when the warmer weather gets here!

What are you really good at? I am really good at losing my voice!

If you could have a super power, what would it be? To time travel… or to stop time. Time goes too fast!

What is your pet hate? People littering.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. A stand out would be travelling to America for Coachella this year and seeing Beyoncé perform… amazing!

Question of the week -There are now 25 hours in a day. How do you spend your extra hour?

October 11, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sophie Clifton: I would definitely catch up on some sleep.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brielle Thornton: I think I’d spend the extra hour eating more food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Martin: I’d probably have another beer.

OUR Bloke -Peter White

October 11, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for three years. I like Forbes because the people are so friendly and I love the Lachlan River.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I’m semi-retired. I do a lot of voluntary work just to help the community out.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I hang around our little farm, or go bush walking or climbing the hills.

What are you really good at? Fishing and kayaking.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Probably go back in time and fix some of the problems that would allow us to live in a better place today.

What is your pet hate? Bullying and backstabbing.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. My honeymoon 15 years ago at Forster.

Our Gal… Sally Downie

October 4, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for 20 years. I like Forbes because it is such a friendly community with everything you need.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work on my family’s dairy farm and I am a Young Dairy Network Coordinator for Dairy NSW. I enjoy working with cows and the diversity and beauty of farm life.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I procrastinate on university work and catch up with mates.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? I’d love to be able to talk to animals! To know what the cows were thinking would be very handy sometimes.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. When I was in primary school my family went around Australia for four weeks. We visited the red dirt rather than the beach and had a blast.

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