Category: Brett

My name is Brett Partington and I am from Adelaide, South Australia. I am a fashion retailer who enjoys meeting people from all walks of life. I have a passion for music and play drums in a 10 piece band called ‘The Holeproofs’.

I am a unique character who loves a good story and am intrigued by people from all walks of life.This section is a collection of stories and posts all about me and what happens as I go about my day. I will always keep it real and write from the heart. I usually find the funny side in most things, but sometimes have something serious to say. I like entertaining and engaging people and I hope this blog does also.

A Classic Recording – Clapham Primary School Year 7 Choir (1980)

February 20, 2014 Brettchoir, clapham primary0 comment

Here is a classic early recording of the Clapham Primary School Year 7 Choir. This rare collectors item features some hits of that era conducted by teacher David Jackson. ( recorded at New Creation Studios – 1980) Notable solo performance from Carmen Hill, with charismatic backing vocals from David Badran, Simon Curnow, Brian Connor Anthony Booth, Tania Wilson just to name a few. I believe I featured on woodblock on Grandfather’s Clock. This was obviously the kickstart into drumming. I was surprised to see that group photo…

Bali Bartenders Drug Aussie

January 12, 2014 BrettBali, bartender, drug, holiday, jason, kuta0 comment

This story happened over 25 years ago, but is still relevant today.My brother Jason & I were holidaying in Bali with family staying at Club Med, Nusa Dua. We had been in Bali a few days and decided to hit the Aussie Bars for a few brews and some partying. It was about 8pm and we walked into a fairly empty bar in Kuta, which we were told was one of the best bars in Bali. The dress code was relaxed with us wearing singlets, shorts…

My Childhood – TV Shows

January 9, 2014 Brettcartoons, childhood, tv shows0 comment

Clapham Primary Reunion

January 9, 2014 BrettClapham, clapham primary, reunion, school0 comment

Clapham Reunion – “The Details…..” Our year was the most represented at the reunion by an absolute mile. I think we had 25 – 30 people attend . The night started off with the usual reunion photographs around the room that none of us had time to look at (except the very dedicated Julie Campbell). I think this reunion had more raffles going than people attending. B. Milner and D.Wardle were winners from our year. The nerves were evident early and a few people appeared a little “toey”. We found…

Gastro on a Plane – A Sh*t Story!

January 18, 2013 BrettBrett, Gastro, plane0 comment

Gastro on a plane – is there anything worse? We were returning from our first big family holiday in Queensland when all of a sudden about 30 mins into the flight I got this rumble in my stomach that said ” Uh-oh..this better not develop until we get back to Adelaide?”. I leant over to my wife Tanya and whispered “my guts is starting to hurt, it’s not good”. The more I thought about not going into the tiny airplane toilet cubicle, the more my stomach churned. This battle raged…

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Back to Back Wins 08/09- Oktoberfest Strongarm Competition

January 9, 2009July 30, 2016 Brettbeer, competition, German club, Oktoberfest, strongarm0 comment

I won a t-shirt last year -and this year I won an illuminated Beer Sign. A very proud moment at The German Club. The Frau that presented me with the prize almost broke my hand when she shook it. Look at the pain on my face.

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My Day Out With Motor Racing Legend Alan Moffat

January 10, 2008July 30, 2016 BrettAlan Moffat, Bianco, bmw, driving0 comment

BMW Driving Day When Burnside Village Management asked me to their BMW Driving Day I was very apprehensive as I have not owned a manual car and was very concerned that I was not competent driving one. I even rang the organisers and asked if I can drive an automatic car, and was given the thumbs up….phew! I turned up at the car showroom and was taken upstairs to the boardroom for a quick briefing . To my shock, the famous racing car driver Alan Moffat was in the room…