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My name is Robin Spicer. I reside in Logan City, located aproximately thirty kilometers south of Brisbane, the Capital city of the State of Queensland, Australia.
My main interests in life are my family, riding my Motorcyle, Reading, and performing. I also write Short Stories, Poetry, Song lyrics and freelance columns.
Firstly my Family.
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I have been married twice, the second time better than the first. I am the father of a total of seven children, six girls and one boy.
Grandfather of four Girls.
Cooking
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I am an acomplished culinary Wizard, having been in the kitchen from the age of seven.
I am able to provide meals that originate from most countries of the world with little difficulty.
I also owned my own Restaurant in the 70s, also catering for Weddings, and wait for it, Wakes.
Motorcycles.
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I have been riding motorcycles from the age of thirteen, when I first bought a 1930s BSA 500cc single. Since then i have owned a variety of machines including British, American,German, and Japanese. I have jet to own an Italian.
In the 1960s I rode around the world twice on a Triumph Trophy.
Unfortunately, my riding included a number of impacts with various solid objects. This has resulted in my having to retire early. However I still ride a rather ancient Honda CX 500.
Reading
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I read Sci-Fi, Science Fantasy and Horror. However I also have an interest in Anthropological and Historical Fiction, in particular the Earth's Children Series, and the Wolfdreamer series.
Writing
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I am a prolific writer of Poetry and Lyrics. Many of my works depict social injustice, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, and my views on organised religion.
I am currently working on three books. A Biography, a Horror novel, and a Science Fiction novel.
Performing
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I am a Blues Musician and singer, composing most of my own lyrics. My Stage name is "Smokey". I have been in the entertainment Industry, on and off, for forty years, Acting on the stage, Television and Film. Nothing major mind you, I do it because I love it, not for imagined Fame and Fortune.
My Motto in life
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"Growing older is inevitable. Growing up is optional."
I will never experience my second childhood, I have not finished my first one.
Education
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Completed University levels in Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, and Counseling.
Certificate Of Advanced Remedial Massage Therapy.
Fun Thing
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Selling on eBay and other online Auction Sites.
Personal Philosophy
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I am a Celt,my cultural background is Celtic, and as such I do not acknowledge any mainstream Middle Eastern or Western Religious doctrines. I have studied most of them at University level, including Divinity College, and find them too restrictive in their teachings.
"Blessed Be"
