Dave’s Stories
Dave’s Stories
Just like that slightly tipsy uncle who corners you at family gatherings, I’ve got a head full of stories I’m itching to share. Over the years, I’ve collected experiences, adventures, and the occasional misadventure that I think are worth telling.
Now, if you’ve ever heard me tell a story in person, you’ll know they can sometimes take the scenic route, plenty of side tracks, a few detours, and maybe even an unscheduled stop or two. That’s part of the fun, but it also means they can go on for a while.
So, for your sake (and mine), I’ve trimmed them down here. Think of these as the highlight reels: the essence of each story without quite as many rabbit holes. They’re shorter, sharper, and hopefully just as entertaining. And if you ever want the full uncut version, tangents, rambling, and all, you’ll just have to grab me in person.
Some of the stories
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Daverunner origin story
In March 2020 the COVID pandemic caused severe lockdowns in Melbourne, Australia, where I live. I couldn’t continue working as a Real Estate Salesperson…
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John Birmingham and the Dave Hooper Trilogy
John Birmingham is a famed Australian author. His most popular work, “He Died With a Felafel in His Hand” consists of a collection of…
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The protest that changed my life
I grew up leading a fairly privileged life. Not at first perhaps. My mum had me at 18, my dad didn’t want a kid,…
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Dave and The Tennis Centre
Because this story admits to an element of fraudulent conduct, let us instead treat it as a work of fiction. A very specific, very…
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Dave and the Magic Mushie Guy
Back in 1986, I lived in a fibro shack in Olinda with my mate Tom. Our hobbies were simple: smoking bongs, blasting music, drinking…
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Dave and the Sheep
When you’re young, broke, and think you’re bulletproof, you’ll live anywhere. For me and my mate Tom in 1986, “anywhere” was a fibro shack…
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The Dust Storm
This isn’t an amazing story, but it’s just a moment of my life that has stuck with me, so it gets a place here.…