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It is hard to fit reason into a narrow mind.
- I’ve hated this man. I’ve not loved him at full capacity. I’ve fed him lies & told him he wasn’t good enough and have allowed others to tell him he wasn't good enough. I’ve allowed him to be broken. I've allowed others to treat him disrespectfully. I’ve allowed him to run through brick walls & battle for others who won’t even stand up for him. I couldn’t stop individuals from abandoning him, yet I’ve seen him get up and stand to be a light to the world & love others despite all that. I have stood paralyzed by fear while he fought battles in his mind, heart and soul.
This man has screwed up many times, as a son, boyfriend, husband, cousin, friend, Brother and leader because he doesn’t always say or do the "right things". He has secrets. He has scars... because he has a history.
Some people love this man, some like him, and some people don't care for him at all. He has done good in his life. He has done bad in his life. He is random and sometimes silly. He will not pretend to be someone he is not. He is who he is.
You can love him or not. But if he loves you, he will do it with his whole heart, and he will make no apologies for the way he is.
This man is a WARRIOR & A SURVIVOR. He’s not perfect but he has a lot of WORTH!
I have been called an Enigma and a Lone Wolf.
Most certainly, it can be said that I am a man of many contradictions.
Biker, Photographer, Artist, Poet, Writer, Father and Grandfather.
I have lived life to the fullest, having experienced as much of it as I could. I have few regrets and if I had to do it all over again I would, for all that I have experienced, all the trials and tribulations, the loves, the joy and contentment, the loses, the heartache and sadness have made me the man that I am today.
I am (though not so much these days) volatile by nature, yet in line with my contradictory side I am also quiet, reserved and gentle. I am a Lover not a Fighter, though that can change if circumstances warrant. I wear, to a large extent, my Heart on my sleeve and when I have loved it has been with deep emotion and passion, something not many women can handle.
I have been a journeyman, a traveler for most of my life, for I have struggled to stay in one place for any extended time.
Should you wish to learn more about the person that I am and a tad more about my journey, feel free to visit my personal Website
www.australian6.weebly.com
Started riding...........hmmm a long bloody time ago lol. Gave it away for a lot of years when I discovered Fast Cars and Fast Women but returned to the Bikes in 2007.
Got me stuffed why I ever stopped riding lol, still better to have taken it up again than to have not. I currently ride a worked Kawasaki Cruiser ~ a 2007 Mean Streak Special Edition
I do have a well developed sense of humour, am more than capable of holding an intelligent conversation and like nothing more than a good laugh as well as good fun times.
Enjoy dancing, a social drink, cruising the countryside on my Bike and the usual stuff like BBQ's and social times with friends.
I am passionate about photography and the environment.
Although I struggle on a daily basis with PTSD, I endeavour not to take life too seriously, just try my best to make the most of all that comes my way. Love being with people but understand the importance of having ones "own" space.
I have a good understanding of myself and my boundaries, am protective of my family and my friends and as much as possible I endeavour to live in the present rather than the past.
I have strong self-esteem, a good sense of self and sense of accomplishments.
Those who know me best, would likely describe me as assertive, resourceful, patient and accepting of others with an ability to remain calm, cool and collected most of the time lol.
Also enjoy making videos of my various activities.
My taste in music is wide and varied, I enjoy everything from Classical through to Metal and of course Rock n Roll lol. My favourite musicians are AC/DC, Tony Joe White, Barry White, Elvis and JJ Cale just to name a few.
I have a shaved and tattooed Head, a tongue piercing & various other neck and body Tatt’s.
I dislike– intolerance, snobs, rudeness, liars, jealousy, possessive types and those who play mind games.
Have no time for those with an over-inflated view of their own self-importance or people who are so serious that they can’t laugh at themselves once in a while.
Also can't stand pushy or abusive people and people who are "Hung Up" {fixated} on age, which after all is just a bloody number!
Besides you are only as old as the person you are with at the time lol!
I believe that there is a higher power, but I do not, nor will I ever, follow any mainstream Religion.
More a believer in the Old Celtic ways and the power of the universe.
Have an active dislike of Politicians, leftists, radical greenies, bureaucrats and do-gooders, bloody bunch of scum sucking oxygen thieves the lot of them.
(As the old story goes; what is the difference between a shark and a politician?
One is a fish and the other is a bottom dwelling scum sucker.)
Have no time for drug users or dealers, only one way to treat them...….
Biker, Photographer, Artist, Poet, Writer, Father and Grandfather.
I have lived life to the fullest, having experienced as much of it as I could. I have few regrets and if I had to do it all over again I would, for all that I have experienced, all the trials and tribulations, the loves, the joy and contentment, the loses, the heartache and sadness have made me the man that I am today.
I am (though not so much these days) volatile by nature, yet in line with my contradictory side I am also quiet, reserved and gentle. I am a Lover not a Fighter, though that can change if circumstances warrant. I wear, to a large extent, my Heart on my sleeve and when I have loved it has been with deep emotion and passion, something not many women can handle.
I have been a journeyman, a traveler for most of my life, for I have struggled to stay in one place for any extended time.
Should you wish to learn more about the person that I am and a tad more about my journey, feel free to visit my personal Website
www.australian6.weebly.com
Started riding...........hmmm a long bloody time ago lol. Gave it away for a lot of years when I discovered Fast Cars and Fast Women but returned to the Bikes in 2007.
Got me stuffed why I ever stopped riding lol, still better to have taken it up again than to have not. I currently ride a worked Kawasaki Cruiser ~ a 2007 Mean Streak Special Edition
I do have a well developed sense of humour, am more than capable of holding an intelligent conversation and like nothing more than a good laugh as well as good fun times.
Enjoy dancing, a social drink, cruising the countryside on my Bike and the usual stuff like BBQ's and social times with friends.
I am passionate about photography and the environment.
Although I struggle on a daily basis with PTSD, I endeavour not to take life too seriously, just try my best to make the most of all that comes my way. Love being with people but understand the importance of having ones "own" space.
I have a good understanding of myself and my boundaries, am protective of my family and my friends and as much as possible I endeavour to live in the present rather than the past.
I have strong self-esteem, a good sense of self and sense of accomplishments.
Those who know me best, would likely describe me as assertive, resourceful, patient and accepting of others with an ability to remain calm, cool and collected most of the time lol.
Also enjoy making videos of my various activities.
My taste in music is wide and varied, I enjoy everything from Classical through to Metal and of course Rock n Roll lol. My favourite musicians are AC/DC, Tony Joe White, Barry White, Elvis and JJ Cale just to name a few.
I have a shaved and tattooed Head, a tongue piercing & various other neck and body Tatt’s.
I dislike– intolerance, snobs, rudeness, liars, jealousy, possessive types and those who play mind games.
Have no time for those with an over-inflated view of their own self-importance or people who are so serious that they can’t laugh at themselves once in a while.
Also can't stand pushy or abusive people and people who are "Hung Up" {fixated} on age, which after all is just a bloody number!
Besides you are only as old as the person you are with at the time lol!
I believe that there is a higher power, but I do not, nor will I ever, follow any mainstream Religion.
More a believer in the Old Celtic ways and the power of the universe.
Have an active dislike of Politicians, leftists, radical greenies, bureaucrats and do-gooders, bloody bunch of scum sucking oxygen thieves the lot of them.
(As the old story goes; what is the difference between a shark and a politician?
One is a fish and the other is a bottom dwelling scum sucker.)
Have no time for drug users or dealers, only one way to treat them...….
"A quote from the book "The Prophet"
Always you have been told that work is a curse and labour a misfortune.
But I say to you that when you work you fulfill a part of earth's furthest dream,
assigned to you when that dream was born,
And in keeping yourself with labour you are in truth loving life,
And to love life through labour is to be intimate with life's inmost secret.
* Gibran ~ The Prophet
But I say to you that when you work you fulfill a part of earth's furthest dream,
assigned to you when that dream was born,
And in keeping yourself with labour you are in truth loving life,
And to love life through labour is to be intimate with life's inmost secret.
* Gibran ~ The Prophet
About me;
At this point in my life, I call no one particular place home.
I am a nomad, a traveler on the open road, going wherever the wind blows me.
Photography, Writing, Poetry, Music and Bikes are my passions and my life.
My camera is the easel upon which I create my art, my iPad and Laptop are my creative tools. A number of my photographs have been enhanced and digitally altered, however I do not use Photoshop, preferring instead to use a combination of editing tools to achieve unique images.
Some of these passions have only recently been reignited and for that I must thank and publicly acknowledge a number of people, including five absolutely amazing women.
To say that I would not be here but for them, is an understatement.
Beauty becomes the companion of those who appreciate her enough to remain persistent in her pursuit.
Quite simply I love what I do.
Seven amazing and wonderful ladies who had and in some cases still have an impact on my life.
These Five ladies in particular are my inspiration and the "wind beneath my wings". Through their generosity of spirit they have taught me to fly once again and I an indebted to each and every one of them..
*Loretta L
A very talented Photographer, Writer, Editor, who was my Mentor, confidant, Lover and editor. A woman who called a spade a spade (and had a no BS approach to my work, so very much kept me on my toes), whose love, emotional support, guidance, patience, advice and encouragement took both my Photography and writing to a much higher level.
*Jen J.
Jen, a World Class Breeder of Whippet Show Dogs, first saw the passion and creativity within me as a small ember, she believed in me and set about encouraging the creativity and passion to grow and burn ever stronger. She enflamed my desire to return to my craft and through her efforts the passion for my art was reignited. A truly beautiful and remarkable woman, with a kind heart and a most gentle soul, to whom I will always be indebted to for the gentle way in which she guided me back to a passion long ago forgotten.
*Dimitra S.
An exceptionally talented Writer with a true gift and Skilled Editor, Dim believed in me and through honest feedback, on-going encouragement and advice she not only instilled in me a belief in myself but restored my faith in my abilities both as a writer and a photographer. A true friend and fellow Biker, she continues to be an on-going inspiration to me. She too has the heart and soul of a poet, a kinder and gentler soul you will never meet.
*Wendy W.
Another beautiful woman in heart and the soul, she was also there for me when my world was crumbling around me. As with Tracy, I owe a debt of gratitude to Wendy, that I again will never be able to fully repay. She too during a difficult time in her own life, selflessly supported me when I was in the darkest of places filled with sadness and despair. Acceptance and understanding were the gifts she bought into my life. Her level of empathy and an understanding of the sadness and pain that I was feeling was and is truly remarkable. The love, compassion and encouragement she so freely gave guided me back from a very dark place. A true friend and fellow Biker, she continues to provide love, encouragement, advice and is an on-going inspiration to me. A truly remarkable woman with a kind, loving and gentle soul.
*Diana Mary S.
A beautiful woman in heart and the soul, she has been one of my strongest supporters and has always believed in me and my work. A fiery Latino she is a talented photographer, writer and blogger she has provided much to my life and like the others she is a constant source of encouragement and inspiration to me. A woman of courage, conviction and empathy she is a true friend who has enriched my life with the gifts she bestowed upon me of her unwavering acceptance and understanding. Diana has a high level of empathy and an understanding of the sadness and pain that I went through and that in itself makes her a truly remarkable woman. She too is a woman with a kind, loving and gentle soul.
*Lorraine L.
A truly beautiful woman, in body, heart and soul,
She remains a close and dear friend who stood by me during a most difficult and stressful time in my life. Lorraine remains as one of my closest confidants and has been one of my strongest supporters who has always believed in me and my work. She has provided a great deal of pleasure and joy to my life, in ways most would not understand or accept. As with the others she is a constant source of encouragement and inspiration to me. A woman of courage, conviction and empathy.
A true friend and lover who enriched my life with the gifts she bestowed upon me of her unwavering acceptance and understanding.
Lorraine has a high level of empathy and was at my side supporting me with understanding, empathy and compassion for the sadness and pain that I was going through and that in itself makes her a most truly remarkable woman. She too is a woman with a kind, loving Heart
To all *Six of you ladies, you have my Love, my devotion, my respect and my heartfelt gratitude for the love that you have given, the support and encouragement that you have provided and for the faith that you have shown in me.
I am very proud and honoured to have you all as my dearest friends.
Mention should also be made of another woman Miss C ,
a woman who entered my life, albeit for only a brief period of time.
I made a mistake and fell in love with Miss C, sadly though it was an case of unrequited love, which ended in sadness, tears and heartbreak, as all such one sided love affairs tend to do. ~
Nonetheless, she was the catalyst for the many changes that were soon to enter my life; a woman who touched my Heart in a way that I have only experienced once before in my life.
She taught me to how to love again and inadvertently opened the proverbial "Pandora's Box".
By so doing she unleashed a horde of emotions and other energies.
Amongst those were my creativity, my passion and the ability to love again.
All of which had long been locked away.
Once released, these caused, amongst other things, much confusion, sadness and ultimately distress in my life. Sadly, their release came at a high price, in the form of a broken heart and the loss of her friendship, which has saddened me greatly.
It has been my experience that very few women can handle a man who
"wears his Heart on his Sleeve" .
Even for the damage that I sustained and the heartache she caused me, for she is a damn difficult woman to love, given she can and does go from a gentle, responsive loving woman to a closed off and heartless one, at the drop of a hat.
That being said, I am still to this day ,and always will be, in Love with her.
Nonetheless, she awoke in me feelings that I never expected to experience again and for that I am and will always remain deeply indebted to her.
We did try a second and even a third time to re-establish our friendship. her request not mine.
It however proved to be too difficult, so as expected, both attempts died a slow painful death... well for me at least lol.
*Loretta L
A very talented Photographer, Writer, Editor, who was my Mentor, confidant, Lover and editor. A woman who called a spade a spade (and had a no BS approach to my work, so very much kept me on my toes), whose love, emotional support, guidance, patience, advice and encouragement took both my Photography and writing to a much higher level.
*Jen J.
Jen, a World Class Breeder of Whippet Show Dogs, first saw the passion and creativity within me as a small ember, she believed in me and set about encouraging the creativity and passion to grow and burn ever stronger. She enflamed my desire to return to my craft and through her efforts the passion for my art was reignited. A truly beautiful and remarkable woman, with a kind heart and a most gentle soul, to whom I will always be indebted to for the gentle way in which she guided me back to a passion long ago forgotten.
*Dimitra S.
An exceptionally talented Writer with a true gift and Skilled Editor, Dim believed in me and through honest feedback, on-going encouragement and advice she not only instilled in me a belief in myself but restored my faith in my abilities both as a writer and a photographer. A true friend and fellow Biker, she continues to be an on-going inspiration to me. She too has the heart and soul of a poet, a kinder and gentler soul you will never meet.
*Wendy W.
Another beautiful woman in heart and the soul, she was also there for me when my world was crumbling around me. As with Tracy, I owe a debt of gratitude to Wendy, that I again will never be able to fully repay. She too during a difficult time in her own life, selflessly supported me when I was in the darkest of places filled with sadness and despair. Acceptance and understanding were the gifts she bought into my life. Her level of empathy and an understanding of the sadness and pain that I was feeling was and is truly remarkable. The love, compassion and encouragement she so freely gave guided me back from a very dark place. A true friend and fellow Biker, she continues to provide love, encouragement, advice and is an on-going inspiration to me. A truly remarkable woman with a kind, loving and gentle soul.
*Diana Mary S.
A beautiful woman in heart and the soul, she has been one of my strongest supporters and has always believed in me and my work. A fiery Latino she is a talented photographer, writer and blogger she has provided much to my life and like the others she is a constant source of encouragement and inspiration to me. A woman of courage, conviction and empathy she is a true friend who has enriched my life with the gifts she bestowed upon me of her unwavering acceptance and understanding. Diana has a high level of empathy and an understanding of the sadness and pain that I went through and that in itself makes her a truly remarkable woman. She too is a woman with a kind, loving and gentle soul.
*Lorraine L.
A truly beautiful woman, in body, heart and soul,
She remains a close and dear friend who stood by me during a most difficult and stressful time in my life. Lorraine remains as one of my closest confidants and has been one of my strongest supporters who has always believed in me and my work. She has provided a great deal of pleasure and joy to my life, in ways most would not understand or accept. As with the others she is a constant source of encouragement and inspiration to me. A woman of courage, conviction and empathy.
A true friend and lover who enriched my life with the gifts she bestowed upon me of her unwavering acceptance and understanding.
Lorraine has a high level of empathy and was at my side supporting me with understanding, empathy and compassion for the sadness and pain that I was going through and that in itself makes her a most truly remarkable woman. She too is a woman with a kind, loving Heart
To all *Six of you ladies, you have my Love, my devotion, my respect and my heartfelt gratitude for the love that you have given, the support and encouragement that you have provided and for the faith that you have shown in me.
I am very proud and honoured to have you all as my dearest friends.
Mention should also be made of another woman Miss C ,
a woman who entered my life, albeit for only a brief period of time.
I made a mistake and fell in love with Miss C, sadly though it was an case of unrequited love, which ended in sadness, tears and heartbreak, as all such one sided love affairs tend to do. ~
Nonetheless, she was the catalyst for the many changes that were soon to enter my life; a woman who touched my Heart in a way that I have only experienced once before in my life.
She taught me to how to love again and inadvertently opened the proverbial "Pandora's Box".
By so doing she unleashed a horde of emotions and other energies.
Amongst those were my creativity, my passion and the ability to love again.
All of which had long been locked away.
Once released, these caused, amongst other things, much confusion, sadness and ultimately distress in my life. Sadly, their release came at a high price, in the form of a broken heart and the loss of her friendship, which has saddened me greatly.
It has been my experience that very few women can handle a man who
"wears his Heart on his Sleeve" .
Even for the damage that I sustained and the heartache she caused me, for she is a damn difficult woman to love, given she can and does go from a gentle, responsive loving woman to a closed off and heartless one, at the drop of a hat.
That being said, I am still to this day ,and always will be, in Love with her.
Nonetheless, she awoke in me feelings that I never expected to experience again and for that I am and will always remain deeply indebted to her.
We did try a second and even a third time to re-establish our friendship. her request not mine.
It however proved to be too difficult, so as expected, both attempts died a slow painful death... well for me at least lol.
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Miss C.
THEN THERE IS MY FAMILY.
“The reason why daughters love their Dad the most is…that there is at least one man in the world who will never hurt her.” ~Anonymous
No man has been more blessed than I.
My beautiful daughters Arrianne and Samantha, my sister Colleen, my grandson Cooper, my grand daughters Jordyn Jessica, Jasmin Lee and Andie Margaret, nephews Matthew {Deceased}, Ryan (Deceased 20 December 2013) and Kaye.
They provide the very foundation upon which my world is built and I would be a lesser man if they were not in my life. In so many ways, I am who I am because of their unconditional support and the love that they have bought into my life.
A little trip down memory lane for my Eldest Daughter Samantha
When you're close to tears remember
Someday it'll all be over
One day we're gonna get so high
Though it's darker than December
What's ahead is a different color
One day we're gonna get so high
And at the end of the day remember the days
When we were close to the edge
And wonder how we made it through the night
The end of the day remember the way
We stayed so close till the end
Read more: Lighthouse Family - High Lyrics | MetroLyrics
They provide the very foundation upon which my world is built and I would be a lesser man if they were not in my life. In so many ways, I am who I am because of their unconditional support and the love that they have bought into my life.
A little trip down memory lane for my Eldest Daughter Samantha
When you're close to tears remember
Someday it'll all be over
One day we're gonna get so high
Though it's darker than December
What's ahead is a different color
One day we're gonna get so high
And at the end of the day remember the days
When we were close to the edge
And wonder how we made it through the night
The end of the day remember the way
We stayed so close till the end
Read more: Lighthouse Family - High Lyrics | MetroLyrics
And of course my friends.
I must also acknowledge the on-going support and open honest feedback provided by my many friends,. Guys and Gals I appreciate your efforts more than words can say...love you all.
My favourite Author, Kahlil Gibran
The Prophet ~ on Friendship *
by Kahlil Gibran
Your friend is your needs answered.
He is your field which you sow with love and reap with thanksgiving.
And he is your board and your fireside.
For you come to him with your hunger, and you seek him for peace.
When your friend speaks his mind you fear not the "nay" in your own mind, nor do you withhold the "ay."
And when he is silent your heart ceases not to listen to his heart;
For without words, in friendship, all thoughts, all desires, all expectations are born and shared, with joy that is unacclaimed.
When you part from your friend, you grieve not;
For that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence, as the mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain.
And let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit.
For love that seeks aught but the disclosure of its own mystery is not love but a net cast forth: and only the unprofitable is caught.
And let your best be for your friend.
If he must know the ebb of your tide, let him know its flood also.
For what is your friend that you should seek him with hours to kill?
Seek him always with hours to live.
For it is his to fill your need, but not your emptiness.
And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures.
For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.
He is your field which you sow with love and reap with thanksgiving.
And he is your board and your fireside.
For you come to him with your hunger, and you seek him for peace.
When your friend speaks his mind you fear not the "nay" in your own mind, nor do you withhold the "ay."
And when he is silent your heart ceases not to listen to his heart;
For without words, in friendship, all thoughts, all desires, all expectations are born and shared, with joy that is unacclaimed.
When you part from your friend, you grieve not;
For that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence, as the mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain.
And let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit.
For love that seeks aught but the disclosure of its own mystery is not love but a net cast forth: and only the unprofitable is caught.
And let your best be for your friend.
If he must know the ebb of your tide, let him know its flood also.
For what is your friend that you should seek him with hours to kill?
Seek him always with hours to live.
For it is his to fill your need, but not your emptiness.
And in the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures.
For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.
The Prophet ~ on Beauty * by Kahlil Gibran
People of Orphalese, beauty is life when life unveils her holy face.
But you are life and you are the veil.
Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.
But you are eternity and you are the mirror.
But you are life and you are the veil.
Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.
But you are eternity and you are the mirror.
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