How My Mum Beat the School Bully

Ric Vatner | July 23, 2010

I can remember at least three bullies that made my life hell when I was at school. But as a parent I now realise that it is no fun for the parent to watch either. I had to learn to deal with each one of them and it never got easier. I guess if I [...]

How I Got My Nickname

Ric Vatner | March 8, 2010

Every time we watched an old movie they would turn to me and ask, “Was it really like that Dad?” One day we were watching Camelot and they turned to me, but before they could open their mouth, I said “Exactly how old do you think I am?”

That’s how I got the nickname Dinosaur.

David Jones Parramatta – A True Story

Ric Vatner | November 13, 2009

I know David Jones in Parramatta. Or rather, I know the car park. I used to park my car there when I went to Parramatta to visit my clients. One Friday afternoon I parked there, visited my client, went for a few drinks (as you do) and then we decided to go out to dinner. We may also have had a few more drinks, I can’t remember much about the night except that when I went to pick up my car the car park was closed. I believe it was about 1am.

A Love Story

Ric Vatner | November 10, 2009

“Excuse me” she floated over invading my space but I had already surrendered so I didn’t object. “It won’t go” She said looking back at the car and then at me waiting for an answer.

when I realised that she expected me to fix her beast I had a panic attack and just starred at her in awe and in terror. I couldn’t tell her what a useless sod I was she would find someone else (in a snap). This was a god sent opportunity and I was not going to pass it up.