I admire the style of Tim Franklin

The youth of today are right on the money - "he's hot and has good glasses".

Radar is a man for all times.

Celebrating three years of The Whitey Stuff with Radar

That's right - it has now been three years since the first post on The Whitey Stuff.

And what better way to keep everything fresh and up to date with some details from the rsvp.com.au website on Radar. Thanks for the heads up from one of my many admirers.

Radar is 44 years old and has a social personality - so ladies, time to log on and make a friend.

For many years now I am proud to say I have been the owner of a very successful business but realise that out there is a life to be had and a life to be shared. I understand now that I need to have a life outside of work as silly as it may sound. I know that I am a fun-loving person with a great cross-section of friends around the country. I have been blessed with my job which has taken me all over Australia in the past 20 years. My friends tell me I have a somewhat of a dry sense of humour but also a great personality. On occasions I love doing things on the spur of the moment whether it be jumping in the car and going for a long drive and staying somewhere overnight, or a planned holiday within Australia or overseas. I understand a lot of people say this, but I say it with conviction, and having worked in the music industry most of my life music has been a passion for many, many years. From Sade through to the big hits of the 70s and 80s. At times I believe there is nothing better than sitting down with the right lady and watching a great movie, like a top comedy or great drama. Most importantly life is no where near the same if you cant share your thoughts and feelings with that one person you care most about in your life. But like any relationship in its infancy I believe it must start with a friendship and grow. I am more than happy to travel anywhere in Australia to meet that someone special and this is something that doesn't have to happen yesterday or next week. I have learned that time talking and getting to know a person slowly and properly is the only way go. I have put a lot of thought into being a part of RSVP over the last 12 months and have friends in Melbourne and Brisbane who either have rock-solid relationships or have made great lady friends via RSVP.

Giving to charity

Good to see that Radar promotions is still thriving despite the GFC and Radar is doing well enough to afford an environmentally friendly car.

... which brings me to giving to charity. It is something I have thought about and and have often woken up in a cold sweat after a terrifying nightmare. Seeing a recent Radar Promotions advertisement where Radar mentions all the charities he supports made me realise that by watching and admiring him, I am really also supporting those charities.

I hope they all appreciate it and provide me with a tax invoice.

One of Hobart's greatest citizens

The office and home of the great man - Tim "Radar" Franklin of Radar Promotions.

Unfortunately I didn't get to catch a glimpse of the multi-talented Radar. He was no doubt spending quality time with his labradoodle and cleaning his glasses (or vice versa).

Breaking news - the Les Lees logo

How about this for a scoop - even before I have seen it on Radar Promotions advertisements (even though I am sure it can't be far away).

What a great logo for a great shop.

Another Radar fan

One man who has always looked up to the talented Tim "Radar" Franklin is Peter West, the promotions manager at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

I have long admired from afar Peter's career, from his great work with the Tasmanian Football League (years ago I remember saying he was the best man for the job) to his current role at the museum.

And now it turns out Peter has a new caravan: "We had a 1976 Franklin caravan, which we nicknamed Tim, so we have named the new one Tim II."

Peter reveals all in the latest Where the heart is column in The Mercury, complete with details and photos of his shed, snow domes, caravan and house ghost. I can sense a well deserved Pulitzer Prize for this expose.

Radar encore

Due to what could be considered overwhelming popular demand, here is another photo of Radar from his recent spread in The Mercury.

I could be wrong, but I think that is Laurel and Hardy sitting on his lap.

They must be an inspiration.

Radar Jr

What great material from The Mercury. With this high level of journalism why did they ever change from a (sort of) broadsheet to a tabloid?

A whole page on Radar. Certainly one for the framers and pride of place in the Whitey living room.

So here we have Radar with his labradoodle, humbly named Radar Jr. What fun Radar and Radar Jr must have playing games and chasing balls in the backyard.

I am already considering trading in the family beagle for a labradoodle named Whitey Jr.

Stop Press! Radar!

For anyone with a copy of today's Mercury, there is a wonderful homage to Tim "Radar" Franklin.

A great man. I often feel sad that I chose a life as a public servant instead of getting bitten by a shark and then working at 7HT.