06/09/2026
Dad, living his best life on his ol’ blue Ford tractor. 🚜
He never retired. He loved working hard all his life and simply couldn’t imagine doing anything else.
In his 80th year, Dad, Mum & I went into business together when Byronsvale was purchased, and in their late 80s, Mum and Dad began building their new home here. Amazing doesn’t even begin to describe it.
This photo was taken in the vineyard before we started the rebuild of the oldest vineyard in the Bendigo region, back in 2017.
So much hard work, determination, passion and love went into this place — and Dad was right there in the middle of it all.
Thinking of him every single day, but especially on what would have been his 91st birthday and Father’s Day. Left this world not yet 2 years. 😔
Happy Birthday and Happy Father’s Day, Dad. ❤️
Forever missed. Forever part of Byronsvale. 🍇🍷
Hope all fathers are out there doing what they love best today. ❤️
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