One for the Road with Vaughany

Scott’s Spot

BY SCOTT VAUGHAN

Hello all and welcome to the August edition of Scott’s Spot. This month I’ll cover the usual short stories featuring the outback experience in Ceduna, and other photos/ observations over the last month.

The August spotlight will be on Lord Exmouth Hotel (aka ‘The Monkey House’) publicans, Graham and Barbara Cox, highlighting an incredible 45 years at the venue!

REGIONAL MEETINGS

There have been back-to-back regionals throughout the months of June and July starting with the Prince Edward in Wallaroo hosting the Yorke Peninsula meeting, followed the next week with the Ceduna Foreshore Hotel hosting the Eyre Peninsula meeting, both in June. Moving into July, The Sundowner Hotel in Whyalla hosted the Port Pirie/Port Augusta/ Whyalla and Far North meetings, followed closely by the Terminus Hotel in Morgan hosting the Murray/Mallee meeting. All were fantastic days and we greatly appreciate the response from both publicans and corporate partners within these regions.

OUR SHOUT PODCAST

It’s been an enjoyable couple of months interviewing Heath Johansen, Manager at the Uraidla Hotel, along with David Carr CEO at the Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel, which included some short roaming interviews with fellow publicans and corporate partners who were in attendance. I finished off interviewing Terry Austin, publican at the Troubridge Hotel down in Edithburgh. Thanks to all who participated and please let me know if you would like to be involved.

Heath and Natalie Johansen, Uraidla Hotel.

David ‘Boxer’ Carr, Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel.

Terry Austin, publican of the Troubridge Hotel.

OUTBACK EXPERIENCE TREVOR ‘BOOF’ GRENFELL

I could not write this article without acknowledging Trevor Grenfell who manages Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel. For those of us fortunate enough to arrive on the Tuesday evening before the regional, Trevor had organised a couple of buses that headed 30 minutes out of town to a farming property with a woolshed, bonfire and friendly locals awaiting us.

We were treated to wood oven pizzas and local seafood, along with beverages on what was a stunning winters’ night. A massive thanks to the Ceduna locals and suppliers whose hospitality was incredible, along with our wonderful beverage partners who contributed to the evening. Enjoy a couple of snaps that were taken featuring the great man ‘Boof’.

KEESEY PUB ADVENTURES

Check out the Facebook page Keesey Pub Adventures who are a couple exploring every pub across Australia and, at the time of writing, are on the West Coast of SA. I was advised that their Hotel Boston visit was number 1544 (thanks Martin Daunt). Definitely worth a look, with wonderful photos at every venue visited and by all reports, a lovely couple.

FAREWELL & WELCOME

I wanted to acknowledge venues who have been part of the AHA|SA for a number of years, and wish all the best for future endeavours, while also welcoming new licensees.

Penneshaw Hotel

Pastoral Hotel

Tavern on Turton

Commercial Hotel Jamestown

Christies Beach Hotel

The Rosey Hotel

FOLLOWING ARE A FEW SNAPS TAKEN OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS:

Lovely catch up with Kathy Richardson at the Tower Hotel along with Scott and Connie from Hostplus.

Beautiful sunrise taken from the Port Lincoln Hotel.

Welcome to Chris, Janine and Tina from the Port Kenny Hotel.

Stunning evening outdoors at the Cornucopia Hotel, Wallaroo.

Enjoy this month’s feature story on page 10. It’s a fantastic read and a beautiful story that follows a family’s legacy and longevity within the hospitality industry - Lord Exmouth Hotel (The Monkey House).

That’s all for this edition. As always, any funny or weird stories and/or photos, please email to svaughan@ahasa.asn.au.

Until next time, ci vediamo dopo.