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Grower Profile - Robin Mason

Robin Mason - SR & SM Mason and Sons
How long has your family been growing apples? 90 years.
How long have you been involved in growing apples? 36 years.
What is your main variety? Granny Smith.
Which variety do you prefer to grow, and why? Pink Lady / Rosy Glow for the higher returns.
What was your first job? Banking.
If you could have any job in the world, what would it be? Race Car driver.
What’s the best advice you could give someone starting up in this business? Work hard and smart.
My earliest memory... Meeting my Grandfather at our packing shed at the start of the day.
At school I... Was challenging!
Three things people might not know about me... That I’m competitive, have a sense of humour and I like beer!
Favourite movie? Dirty Harry.
Favourite actor / actress? Clint Eastwood.
Favourite musician / singer / band? The Beatles.
Favourite food? Ice Cream.
When I was a child, I wanted... Everything.
The hardest thing I have ever done was... Be wrong!
The best decision I ever made was ... To marry my wife, Helen.
Favourite book? Auto Action.
Favourite TV show? Packed to the Rafters.
I relax by... Working.
Five people, living or dead, that I’d like to invite to dinner are... Peter Brock, Mel Gibson, my Father and Grandfather Mason, and Jane Seymour.
Favourite football team? Melbourne and Norwood.
What’s your dream holiday? I don't dream about holidays (that's Helen's job)
My guiltiest pleasure is... You're Joking!!
What really irritates me is... Female P-plate drivers.
I often wonder... If I stayed at the Bank??
    
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