Local Bloke – Chris Ellard

By James Hutton on May 5, 2015 in People

Maroubra resident Chris Ellard restores outdoor timber and enjoys watching the Aussies in Formula One racing. Chris shares his local favourites with The Beast…

How long have you lived here? I first moved here from Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast hinterland in 1996 and said to myself, “Just for a year or two.” I’m still here almost 20 years on.

What’s your favourite beach? The one where Leonardo DiCaprio and his friends live with the sharks, drug growers and Moby. And then probably Maroubra.

What’s your favourite eatery? There are so many. Beach Burrito is awesome and I’ve convinced my missus it’s healthy to eat corn chips, even with loads of chili con carne and sour cream.

Where do you like to have a drink? At the Maroubra Bay or Clovelly Hotel.

Do you have a favourite sporting team? At the risk of sounding like Rupert Truscott-Hughes, the Red Bull F1 team – go Ricciardo! I’m still dirty at Vettel for the way Webber was treated though.

What music are you into at the moment? I listen to FBi a fair bit, but I also like Cog, Sneaky Sound System, Muse, Pearl Jam and pretty much anything from Triple J in the ‘90s.

Who is your favourite person? My missus, of course.

What do you get up to on the weekends? I used to do a fair bit of sailing, but took a break last year. Now I don’t really know what I do. The weekends seem to be over before they begin; camping, swimming and spending time with friends, I guess.

What do you do for work? I help people maintain their wood. Not like the late night ‘AMI’ television adverts, but outdoor timberwork such as decking and pergolas, etc. You can check out our website at www.sydneyclearcoatings.com.

What’s your favourite thing about work? Helping people improve the value of their houses by restoring their timberwork to new.

Do you have a favourite quote? “To know the laws that govern the winds and to know you know them will give you an easy mind on your voyage around the world; otherwise you may tremble at the sight of every cloud.”

Any other words of wisdom for readers of The Beast? Keep left unless overtaking.