General News
22 October, 2025
You can't go anywhere if you're famous
Time for a laugh with local yarns of the lighter variety
IT’S one thing to be famous in your backyard and another thing when you can’t go anywhere without being recognised or new-found “friends” look to make the connection.
SO IT was for one high-profile Loddon sportsperson the other week when out and about with friends for a social spring getaway between the sporting seasons. According to one avid OTF reader from the one end of the Loddon, said sportsperson from the other end became an instant hit with punters who forgot about the horses circling a track.
THEY were captivated by the heights of success scaled by said person and were eager in helping all and sundry toast the achievements. We’re told this end-of-season trip may have returned home with cash still in the tin to kick start next year’s trip.
STRIKING up conversation whether at the races or around the world is a great way to get to know people in places you are visiting. Many years ago OTF was staying in a bed and breakfast at Dover (you know, the White Cliffs place) on a dreary English day. Nothing to do but sit in the TV lounge where Brits also present only had two questions for this Aussie. “Where are you from? Is that anywhere near where they film Neighbours?”
TRAVELLING overseas can help one be incognito ... ignoring someone saying your name in the bustling big cities of the world. Until they say it again and then run up and tap you on the shoulder. Moral of the story: You can’t go anywhere?
HERE’S a few travel puns. You don’t like the outdoors? Unbe-leaf-able. No WiFi out here, but I found a better connection. My favourite childhood memory is my parents paying for my holidays. I’m getting used to wearing flip flops everywhere. It’s a dangerous place to be. Next thing you know, I’m gonna show up to a board meeting in sandals