Category: Brett

My name is Brett Partington and I am from Adelaide, South Australia. I am a fashion retailer who enjoys meeting people from all walks of life. I have a passion for music and play drums in a 10 piece band called ‘The Holeproofs’.

I am a unique character who loves a good story and am intrigued by people from all walks of life.This section is a collection of stories and posts all about me and what happens as I go about my day. I will always keep it real and write from the heart. I usually find the funny side in most things, but sometimes have something serious to say. I like entertaining and engaging people and I hope this blog does also.

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Wanna See My New Implants?

August 20, 2016 Brettbleaching, dental, implants0 comment

After 30+ years my new implants (dental, not breast) are installed! I would have to have the longest dental record in Australian history but now the story is hopefully closed. You know you have had a lot of work done when dentists pull in other dentists to check your mouth out! As you can tell when I was in my teens I looked like “Jaws” from the Bond movie ‘Moonraker’ and I have certainly come a long way. I wanted to take this opportunity to commend my dentist Trilok Vallury…

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It Won’t Happen Overnight…But It Will Happen

March 15, 2016July 5, 2016 BrettBrett, hair shampoo0 comment

Stayed over my Mum’s place recently to be greeted with these little beauties. Just wondering if anyone can tell if they are working yet?

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Ten Minutes of Terror

March 15, 2016July 3, 2016 Brettvan, wheel0 comment

Ever dropped a van on your head? Well last night that is exactly what I did. After attending a full day ‘self-development course’ I was tired, grumpy and agitated. It was 7pm and I thought it would be a good idea to quickly change the flat tyre on my Volkswagen van on Mum’s sloping driveway. As it was dark I had no idea how high the van was leaning over and also the fact that the jack was digging into the chassis. I was lying on the pavers with…

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I’ve Bitten The Bullet…

January 21, 2016July 3, 2016 Brettbullet, dementia care, uni0 comment

Today I made the life changing decision to go to Uni (while still working). This is one thing I never thought I would be saying, as ‘Partingtons’ & ‘Universities’ are normally natural enemies. I will be studying ‘Dementia Care’ (online via University of Tasmania) and hoping in the future to be one of Australia’s leading dementia care trainers and advocates. Considering I can’t stay awake long enough to read a newspaper, I have a lotta work to do. 🙂 I hope the course is a lot easier than the enrolment…

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I Am Gonna Punch The Next Person That Says “Merry Xmas” To Me

December 30, 2015July 3, 2016 Brettgrinch, jim beam, merry xmas0 comment

It is well documented that I am Australia’s Biggest Grinch (refer last year’s FB rant) however it appears I have been given what I deserve this xmas eve. Here is a recap of my day: I went into the RAH at 8am only to have Dad ‘outta control’ all morning and I was unable to go to work till noon. My son Zak then rings me to tell me our $800 Go-Pro was dropped and is now not working. (was required for our xmas day) Zak searches the net and…

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Spilt Milk Worth Crying Over

December 13, 2015July 4, 2016 Brettcoffee, spill0 comment

Nothing worse than buying a large takeaway cappuccino putting it between my legs and driving home. I had half a sip before losing the entire contents on the floor of the van. Unfortunately I had pulled over on a hill and the coffee ran straight through the entire van. On a positive note – nothing of value was burnt or damaged:-)

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My Day ‘Under The Knife’…

November 8, 2015July 4, 2016 Brettdentist, implants, surgery0 comment

I am currently under the influence of drugs. Not illicit drugs, but moreso the intra venous type given by my Anaesthetist, John. I am writing this blog still groggy, with a sore jaw & nose, and a headache better than my worst hangover. Today I underwent the knife for 3 hours to sort out a lifelong battle with my teeth. I required 5 implants and a tooth extraction, plus some extensive bone grafting. Today was stage 1 of a six month strategy to get a decent…

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My ‘Feel Good’ Story of the Week

August 9, 2015July 4, 2016 Brettcarliene, holeproofs, intellectually disabled0 comment

Last night ‘The Holeproofs’ played a charity gig for the ‘Holiday Explorers’ which is an organisation that provides holiday experiences for people with intellectual disabilities from age 16+. The audience were all dressed up for their ‘Winter Wonderland’ theme and consisted of 80% people with disabilities and 20% were carers and families. The crowd hit the dance floor from the first beat of the first song and they certainly danced like no-one was watching . We witnessed some of the most flamboyant and energetic dance moves imaginable. Everyone had a…

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Drinks with the Finks

June 3, 2015July 4, 2016 Brettbikies, finks0 comment

It’s not everyday you get to spend an evening with an outlaw motorcycle gang but a few years back, Dad and I did just that. We have always enjoyed going to the boxing (and kickboxing) and decided to watch the Kosta Tszyu fight on the big screens at the Port Adelaide Football Clubrooms at Alberton. We arrived early and were rapt when we positioned ourselves at the most central table right in front of the biggest TV screen. We enjoyed bantering with a few of the patrons, soaking up the…

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Grinding Gurus & Flying Angels

May 25, 2015July 4, 2016 BrettAngels, hoodoo gurus0 comment

The Evolution Revolution Concert for the Vivid Light Festival was a unique show which combined all the members (current & former) of the Hoodoo Gurus with a psychedelic light display in The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. It was an unusual gig as their was no alcohol served after 9.30 pm and the toilets were a kilometre away so we chose to get a good position near the stage, and abstain from drinking. We burst through the crowd in single file as the band walked on stage, much to the displeasure…