RIck LeCouteur
A Classic Car in Canary Yellow (Part 2): Perpetual challenges
Stranded on the roadside yet again, hands greasy and shirt stained, I couldn't help but smile as the sun caught the bold canary yellow of...
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RIck LeCouteur
Aug 62 min read
A Classic Car in Canary Yellow (Part 1): 1961 MGA 1600 MK1
The moment I saw the canary yellow 1961 MGA 1600 MK1, I knew it was more than a car. In 1973, I acquired this timeless classic for a mere...
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RIck LeCouteur
Aug 52 min read
Wild Wonders: A boy’s journey into nature
Imagine a book that doesn’t dazzle with colors or fantastical creatures yet has the power to shape a young mind’s future. This is the...
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RIck LeCouteur
Aug 52 min read
Nuns in a Scrum: Plaster, Prokofiev & (War and) Peace
Imagine stepping into the grandeur of the newly constructed Sydney Opera House, dressed to the nines, but hindered by a full-length...
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RIck LeCouteur
Aug 33 min read
A Royal Encounter: Examining the King’s dog
This is the story of a personal interaction with a monarch known for his deep affection for animals. In 2004, my colleague Joe and I had...
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RIck LeCouteur
Aug 22 min read
Steam Engines and Schoolchildren: The Journey to Dunedoo
Imagine a time when the journey was as thrilling as the destination A train powered by steam, filled with the laughter of schoolchildren...
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RIck LeCouteur
Aug 22 min read
Uncle Andy's Magical Mintie Hat: A tale of sweet surprises
When we were young, magic seemed to be all around us, but nowhere was it more tangible than around my Uncle Andy and his seemingly...
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RIck LeCouteur
Aug 12 min read
Discovering Havana: A Journey Through Time
Havana in 2011 was a city that felt like a time capsule, unyielding to the modern winds sweeping across the globe. It was a place where...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jul 312 min read
Lost in Translation: Veterinary lectures in Japan
In the summer of 1988, I had the unique opportunity to travel to Japan for the first time. A land steeped in ancient culture and modern...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jul 312 min read
Around the World with Hei Hei: A grandparent's tale of magical deception
In the spirit of creating magical memories and sparking the imagination of my granddaughter, I embarked on a playful journey with none...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jul 302 min read
Surviving Our Youth: A reckless leap at Elora Quarry
Standing at the precipice of Elora Quarry’s infamous 40-foot cliff, the wind whispered warnings that we were too young and foolish to...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jul 302 min read
A Half-Century Later: From road signs to reunions
Embarking on a journey into the world of veterinary science often conjures images of textbooks, clinical rotations, and meticulous...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jul 282 min read
Lost in Tokyo: A night of chaos, kindness, and cultural lessons
Imagine wandering through the vibrant streets of Tokyo, the city alive with the buzz of excitement, when suddenly, you find yourself lost...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jul 273 min read
From Seinfeld to Shushuku: A George Costanza moment in a Japanese ryokan
Have you ever found yourself in a comedic debacle straight out of a sitcom, only to realize life's punchlines transcend languages? Join...
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RIck LeCouteur
Jul 242 min read
Lessons from Down Under: The bunyip in my childhood
"Get home before dark or the bunyip will get you!" "Stay away from the banks of the creek or the bunyip will get you!" One of the stories...
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