I am a freelance writer, blogger and gamer.

Life at home with my wife Michele and dog Toby can be a real joy and on odd days, a nightmare. I trust Michele to think the same too.

Between putting money aside for astronomical bills and the mortgage, a job and some social life, I find time to highlight our not-so-interesting life.

Toys

I’m a bit of a pop culture junkie and have a rabid fixation for action figures/toys from video games or television series that I enjoy wasting time on.

I have a pretty massive collection of the original Buffy/Angel lineup from Moore Action Collectibles and also random stuff I picked up from oversea sojourns or old school retro toys. Of course, only if they are within my budget! Michele thinks I’m crazy, spending so much money on ‘things I’ll never bring to my grave’. Perhaps I just might!

Akubra hats

Left to right: The Rink, Long Island, Casablanca.

I have a fondness for Akubra hats. Native to Australia, they are strong, sturdy and extremely fashionable hats. Akubra probably said it first, but there’s an Akubra for every occasion. Seldom would you spot me without an Akubra on. I’d like to have more, but they cost too much!