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TODD’S TALES Todd Widdicombe shares some unique parenting advice to help get you through the school holidays.
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y folks John and Jen have recently made the big move from Perth. They brought with them a boot load of treasured memories, including a heap of piccies of their grandies, my four wee-uns, in a huge album. It reminded me of how awesome they were as bubs and how full on it was witnessing each of their arrivals in the hospital. For blokes, watching the birth of your kids is both awesome and terrifying. Having said that, it’s the most incredible thing
you will ever see and it will make you appreciate the awe-inspiring magnificence of the lady in your life. Just quietly, women are the far superior sex. The strength, the resilience, the sheer amazingness, but keep that to yourself. I’ve been blessed to be a dad for the past 15.5 years and I’ve learnt some stuff that might help you out, with the summer school hols upon us. Don’t yell at your kids in public these holidays, lean in close and whisper. It’s much scarier. If you can’t find the kids anywhere around the house, simply turn off the wifi and watch them materialise right before your very eyes. “Hey Dad, what’s the go? Stupid NBN”. The best way to prepare the kids for social media? Stick their artwork on the fridge and write mean comments underneath it. Need your teenage lad to clean his room? Text him you’ve hidden 20 bucks in there. Don’t bother trying to tidy the house while the kids are home on school holidays – that’s like trying to brush your teeth with a mouthful of chewy caramel Tim Tams. And finally, if you want to teach your kids about rejection… buy a cat. You’re welcome.
WHAT’S ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Graeme Jensen (Solo), Caloundra RSL, 11am Renny Field, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 12pm Alexis and Suzie K Duo, The Surf Club Mooloolaba, 4pm Chris Ramsay, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm Roger Lewis, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm Nyssa Ray, 26 Degrees, 6pm Harii, Brightwater Hotel, 6.30pm Mark Moroney, Parklands Tavern, 6.30pm Benny O, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 7pm Sarah Woods, Forty Five 51, 7pm Soula, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm Fonix, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm Genetyx, Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm Venus Envy, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm Woodsmash, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm Doc Span & The Barry Charles Bands, Caloundra RSL, 9pm Whiskey Highway, The Surf Club Mooloolaba, 9pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 The Brown Trouts, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 12pm Chris Ramsay, The Surf Club Mooloolaba, 3pm Nyssa Ray, Alex Surf Club, 4.30pm Drew Wilson, Lemon and Thyme, 5pm Ricky The Rockstar, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm Emily Wenham, 26 Degrees Rumba Resort, 6pm Casey Watt, Dicky Beach Surf Club, 6.30pm Mufassa, Forty Five 51, 7pm James Oxley, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 7pm Harii and Carl Lynch, Maroochy Surf Club, 7.30pm Brian Carlon Duo, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm Outtawak, Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm Lucky 13, Beerwah Hotel, 8.30pm
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Dan England, Palmwoods Hotel, 8.30pm Sonic Empire, Caloundra RSL, 9pm Midnight Groove, The Surf Club Mooloolaba, 9pm
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Ryan Giles, Imperial Hotel Eumundi, 12pm Wilko, Caloundra RSL, 12pm David Flower, Brightwater Hotel, 1pm Carl Lynch, Parklands Tavern, 1pm Janice, The Surf Club Mooloolaba, 1.30pm Kimbal Imaz, 26 Degrees Rumba Resort, 3pm Escape Hatch, Alex Surf Club, 3.30pm The Kitty Kats Christmas Party, Caloundra RSL, 4pm
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 Alexander Mills, Maroochy Surf Club, 6pm One Voice, Tewantin Noosa RSL, 6pm Looking for something out of the ordinary to do these holidays? Check out the Finding Dory and Friends Experience at Sea Life Sunshine Coast. Filled with interactive activities along the Pipe Pals trail, you can experience Ridin’ the EAC with Crush, Nemo’s Anemone Challenge, and using your own echo locator in Bailey’s Maze and of course, meeting schools of Blue Tangs (Dory) and Clownfish (Nemo). Sea Life is open every day except Christmas Day from 9.30am to 5pm.
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COUNTER MEALS
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Open 7 days. Come and have a relaxing look around this weekend – No rush for lunch. The Bistro is open ALL DAY from 11.30am. It’s a great relaxed atmosphere with a choice of dining areas. Lunch menu from $18.
FUNCTIONS
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Book your function now! LIVE MUSIC Friday & Saturday See online for full gig guide Open 7 Days for lunch & dinner | Courtesy bus available 53 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah | 1300 BEERWAH | beerwahhotel.com.au 40 My Weekly Preview | December 15, 2017
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TRIVIA NIGHT 3rd Thursday of each month $100 Cash First Prize 6.30pm for 7pm start
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