Ashley Robinson is the master of self-deprecation. He reckons he has two sorts of luck – bad luck and no luck. As a lifetime resident of the Coast, this former publican has plenty of nostalgic memories to share. Recent entries
Party time stops before midnight
I guess I am showing my age. >>
Take beer goggles off for clearer view
Ashley revisits the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Sober. >>
Life's too short to whinge
But the council did change the park without asking. >>
Men look, women see
It was right in front of my eyes. >>
Little lessons learned during a big week
It's hard for big fella to keep up. >>
Stay clear of Roy
Over the years, I have been a celebrity stalker. >>
Strong to the finish
It's time to bring back Popeye. >>
This time it's personal
My number plates imply I may be a bit slow. >>
Zipping got me zero
1 CommentsThe Melbourne Cup was not so good for Ashley Robinson. >>
Public transport on the Coast's not so bad
2 CommentsThe saying “things happen for a reason” gets used frequently. >>
It started with a phone call from mum
1 CommentsEating disorders and cults run rife in Robinson family. >>
Can monkeys pour the perfect beer?
Ashley Robinson reckons they can. >>
Flying can be such an ordeal
3 CommentsTantrums, tray tables and surly passengers up in the air. >>
Things probably aren't as gloomy as they seem
We should take Chopper's advice and harden up a bit. >>
We can learn a lot from dogs
And this is your chance to give something back. >>
The cane never did me any harm
1 CommentsParents must remember that teachers need their support. >>
No wonder we're disillusioned
Government spin can't hide problems in the public services. >>
Are Olympians really heroes?
3 CommentsWe can look closer to home to find them. >>
Tell kids, no means no
3 CommentsDiscipline and support lead to a simpler, richer life. >>
When the dash is done
3 CommentsLife doesn't stop with death. Farewell, dear friend. >>
Anna: protecting koalas and getting the games
Could 2024 Olympics in Brisbane actually work? >>
Australian service? Try the UK
1 CommentsLocal tourism operators have nothing on our English counterparts. >>
Tough kids give us all hope
It’s time for the Mudjimba Island Charity Swim. >>
Dogs are bait in Broome
24-hour turnaround for work turns into a longer stay. >>
Team sport becomes one-man show
2 CommentsWhy the AFL has to clamp down on misuse of rules >>
Check out the self-service
2 CommentsPicture a scanner, screen and voice that sounds like Terminator. >>
League fans need to give the ref a break
Local supporters are among the hardest taskmasters I have seen. >>
Mr Stiletto was a mean man
1 CommentsEveryone's getting frocked up and having a ball. >>
It's more than a game when Gus comments
There's something from Origin I just can't let go. >>
I’ll take Nambour any day
5 CommentsIt's unfair to write off this town, but stigmas stick. >>
No culture in killing horses
3 CommentsGrand National aftermath one of racing's saddest sights. >>
Sure signs that you're getting old
4 CommentsWearing your underpants on the outside is a dead giveaway. >>
A Joel Moon rising
If only the Broncos had given him a decent go. >>
Rocky Horror show with a twist pure gold
4 CommentsFriday the 13th is gone but I won't forget it. >>
Coast footy's going from strength to strength
3 CommentsNever mind the doom and gloom everywhere else. >>
Has alcopop tax already failed?
5 CommentsWhat will the government do: increase tax on all alcohol? >>
Origin ref did a Jekyll and Hyde
What a turnaround between the first and second games. >>
Australia is the lucky country
So we should help our neighbours who are less fortunate. >>
Bulls shape up well for weekend carnival
Players had an interesting training session at the boxing gym. >>
We sold ourselves up the river
1 CommentsConsumers need to become smarter to bag a bargain. >>
Good old-fashioned fun
Step back in time is a way forward for NRL. >>
Give me banjos any day
4 CommentsIf you're not happy living here, the road south's open. >>
It's lucky Origin is not like the Olympics
Star playmaker Scott Prince could have appealed his exclusion. >>
Cyclists and nudists let fly
6 CommentsWe're never short of an opinion to share with others. >>
What's a bit of biff between roomies?
Do Willie Mason and Carl Webb get along? >>
Paying money for babies is a risky business
4 CommentsI would rather my taxes went to our nurses. >>
D’Arcy has a role to play
Why not turn a negative incident into a positive? >>
Twenty20 cricket poses a huge threat
It's hard to argue that the game is pure entertainment. >>
Fawlty dining experience
What is it with so-called five-star restaurants? >>
Kids drinking into oblivion
7 CommentsAustralia's problems are certainly not unique. >>
NRL should go back to basics for centenary
No video ref and give them oranges at half-time. >>
Proof not all bankers are boring
You never know what's lurking beneath that suit and tie. >>
It's just too early to judge Nick D'Arcy
People throwing stones should check their own closets for skeletons. >>
‘Mr Marr’ was a strong pillar
1 CommentsI recently saw a funeral notice for Allan Marr which saddened me but also dredged up some fantastic memories of the community I grew up in. >>
Flannery fears for Chalky’s well-being
I hope he has his travel insurance up-to-date. >>
Nearly proves not so close
I had the perfect Easter... well nearly. >>
Should swimmers be wearing hi-tech suits?
3 CommentsImagine if the gear in all sports as looked at. >>
Charmed by dancing cobras and a fortune teller
Thank goodness Charles Manson didn't make an appearance ... >>
Taking the piss out of footy code of conduct
Carlton missed its chance to send players a message. >>
Travelling in India brings some challenges
1 CommentsCabs and I just don't seem to get on. >>
New Reds coach isn't looking for excuses
Phil Mooney has inherited something resembling a train wreck. >>
Bizarre humour can get you through
5 CommentsEveryone has a different idea about what is funny. >>
Lighter side to the big men
2 CommentsA lighter look at the blokes losing weight for charity. >>
Election time: Straight bat scores highly
4 CommentsHere is my take on some of the election goings-on. >>
Cold reception saves day
I've written about dogs, birds and others but never axolotils. >>
The game is on already
Don't you love footy at the start of the year before a ball has been kicked? >>
If Tiger could be president...
2 CommentsWhat sporting identity could take the helm of this great nation? >>
Playing NRL will help union guys get tough
I had to laugh when I read ARU Chairman John O’Neill’s Sate of the Union address. >>
Are they mad or true blue?
3 CommentsI have been following the lead-up to the local elections with growing interest but I do get a bit disappointed about criticisms of councillors and mayors. >>
Test series was an absolute bottler
3 CommentsBut now the Australian Cricket Board faces another hurdle. >>
Excess baggage has a lot to answer for
5 CommentsThey could have used me to blow up helium balloons. >>
Rugby and league are truly in good hands
The Stingrays have signed Morgan Turinui for this season. >>
Whalers must be stopped
11 CommentsBut we should be worried about some other atrocities too. >>
Tennis fracas is evidence of a serious problem
3 CommentsNext there will be a melee at the lawn bowls. >>
Amalgamation: I am all for it
7 CommentsPrepare for jostling for limited positions on the new council. >>
Aussie cricketers could show humility
All of a sudden there's men behaving badly. >>
Caught in a '60s timewarp
Our habits and landscapes have changed since those happy days. >>
ICL feather-ruffling recalls Packer rebels
Players are being warned off and it seems the bravest are the ones that are at the end of their careers. >>
You should always listen to mum
I got into trouble the other day because someone in the Daily quoted me saying that “I hate Christmas”. >>
Kristy's dilemma highlights prize problem
Our elite lifesaving competition is not working. >>
Bah humbug to staff cheer
1 CommentsThe good, the bad and the ugly side of Christmas. >>
Nine's grand gesture is only temporary
ust goes to show, there is no such thing as a free lunch. >>
Happy days are here at last
Early last week I turned 50, which is more of a milestone than one would think. >>
They may live to Roo the day
Queensland deal would have been perfect for the Kangaroos. >>
I hear nothing, I see nothing
Sergeant Schultz was the apple of my eye. >>
Aussie golfers are just a bit dull
I’d think about revisiting the microphone-on-the-player thing. >>
A pretty good start in life
I woke up last Sunday morning and funnily enough the sky had not caved in, in fact it was just the same as the day before with the only difference ... >>
'Stockland Stadium' deal is no sell-out
But our local heroes could still have naming rights ... >>
Better than slabs of water
1 CommentsThe madness in the streets at the moment is all very sad. >>
Praise for a true gentleman
The NRL snipe went to Thursday’s Men of League Toughest Twelve charity lunch. >>
Don’t get wind of markets
Finding annoying presents for our friends’ kids and it is a great game. >>
Here's how you find half a million dollars
An online sale could end fundraising angst. >>
Royal treatment doesn't come cheap
2 CommentsPride comes before a huge hotel bill on Dubai stopover. >>
There something about Ashley
What's in a name? Not a lot of luck, it seems >>
Finding the meaning of life
If you look around, man, you’ll see you got magic. >>
What's really going on with the Dogs?
Surely the reign of coach Steve Folkes must be drawing to a close. >>
Back in the dog house
Since the passing of Sumo, our beloved Staffie, Lilly - a dingo bull-terrier cross - really struggled so it was decided to find her a mate. >>
Cricket fans in glasshouses
Our players aren't the only victims of racial abuse. >>
Little demons torment
1 Comments“Don’t use the good scissors” activated something in my bizarre brain and I couldn’t stop thinking about if for days. >>
Cup's all over bar the shouting
And here's why I'm barracking for the Poms. >>
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