interview
RENAE SUMMERS
PHIL ROGERS
PUDY TIMBS
OWNER OF THE KATZ ALLEY TOWNSVILLE
OWNER OF LOAN MARKET NORTH WARD
TEACHER AT IGNATIUS PARK COLLEGE
You in three words: Motivated, honest, funny. Most treasured item: Hair straightener. Why you get out of bed: To enjoy this wonderful thing we call life, with my beautiful family and friends. (And my kids usually want their nutella sandwich pronto so I don’t have time to lie around in bed!) Most memorable moment: My wedding day. Not only did I get to marry my lover, I married my best friend! We did it our way, in our style, and now have 2 beautiful children. What you love about where you live: Summer days! I love the sunshine and love that we have just about everything here, from the beach to the rainforest. I love that Townsville is still growing, and has a lot to offer. You always meant to: Travel around Australia. You drive a: 1968 Pontiac Parisienne. Where are you from: Ingham, but raised in Townsville. Best dish: Curry! I’m often referred to by my husband as the Curry Queen! You wish... I get to see my children grow up to live happy lives and encourage them to fulfill all of their biggest hopes and dreams. Nothing is too big or too small! Your biggest inspiration: My hard working Dad, Mum and Mother-In Law, Annette. I have so many people around me that are inspirational. My biggest drive is being around like minded people who are motivated, and get out there and do things on their own. You’d change this about yourself: I’m a stress head! I could probably take a chill pill once in a while. Ideal dinner guests: Johnny Cash, June Carter, Wanda Jackson. Your must-have gadget: iPhone. The last book you read: I am not a big reader, I am slowly working my way through the biography of Anthony Kiedis, but other than that I’m a magazine person, and usually just look at the pictures. Your philosophy: You only live once, so get out there and do it! As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: I actually thought I would be a teacher. Parting words: Wish it, Dream it, Do it.
AKA: Not fit for publishing! You in three words: Let’s, Do, This. Most treasured item: My health and my happiness. Why you get out of bed: Everyday is an opportunity! I’m here to make the most of it. Most memorable moment: Hitting a tree whilst snowboarding in Japan earlier this year. I am never going to live that story down! What you love about where you live: Love winter in the tropics. You always meant to: Learn Spanish. Where are you from: I was Born on the Gold Coast, but I’ve lived in Townsville since I was young enough to not know any different. Best dish: Any type of Thai food. Your biggest inspiration: My Mum and Dad. After 32 years of marriage, and putting up with me for most of that time, they have always brought out the best in me and supported me in whatever I did, good or bad. You’d change this about yourself: Bigger calves. Don’t ask! Ideal dinner guests: If he was still living, Steve Jobs. Such an inspirational guy who was able to bring the best, and worst out of people in his own special way. Your must-have gadget: AppleTV. The last book you read: The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris. A must read for those looking to make some changes in their lifestyle. Your philosophy: Life’s too short to be anything but happy! As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: In Grade Two I really wanted to be a Paleontologist? Long story, but pretty happy that didn’t work out. Parting words: Don’t die wondering. Whatever it is, big, small or even ridiculous, go after it! And once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before.
AKA: Mum; Darling; Mother Bear. You in three words: Loving, fun, energetic. Why you get out of bed: My three boys who are constantly on the go! Most memorable moment: Of course my wedding day and birth of my first born son Jayden, but also waiting on the cobblestoned streets of Pamplona ready to experience the Running of the Bulls was pretty memorable. What you love about where you live: The heat and the fact that I can wear my bikini 9 months of the year. You always meant to: Volunteer work overseas – I still plan to once the boys have finished schooling. You drive: Nothing fast–Toyota Prado. Where are you from: Born in Ingham to Spanish parents who migrated 50 odd years ago. Moved to Townsville in the 80s then spent time travelling the world with the love of my life Craigy. Best dish: Lamb Shanks on a bed of mire poix with red wine jus – absolutely awesome! You wish… That my sons grow up to be compassionate young men who are motivated to do good in this world. You’d change this about yourself: I’m too emotional at times, and get caught up in caring about what idiots think. I also need to slow down, to stop and smell the roses more. Your must-have gadget: After being an absolute dinosaur with technology and so resistant to get onboard, my friends will laugh but my iPhone has become one of my musts. Your philosophy: “I shall pass this way but once; any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being; let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again”. As a child, what did you think you’d be doing at this age: Onstage performing. I guess my job allows me to some extent fulfil this childhood dream as each day I’ve got a captive audience. Parting words: Smiles are free! And to be sure to tell those you love how much they mean to you, everyday!
DUO MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2013 duomagazine.com.au 83