Peter McDonald lives in Koroit with his wife Kate and their three children and is a Koroit Irish Festival committee member. He answers this week’s Q&A.
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What do you love most about living in Koroit? Its laid-back lifestyle – ideal place to bring up kids.
Describe Koroit in five words? Little town, big heart.
What is something most people don't know about the Koroit Irish Festival? The amount of work that goes into running it. When I joined the committee this surprised me.
Who is the must-see event/performer of this year's festival? Jimeoin. The Friday night is a sell-out so it will be huge.
If you could live anywhere where would you choose? On a beach somewhere.
What is your favourite holiday destination? Anywhere there is surf and things to do for the family.
What are you reading at the moment? The NFL draft guide. I’m a massive Cleveland Browns fan.
What would you do with a million dollars? Buy the Cleveland Browns, that’s all they are worth.
What career did you want to pursue when you were a teenager? A carpenter but I failed woodwork in high school so had to look at alternatives.
What would your ideal Sunday involve? A dawn surf, breakfast with the family, watching the kids play sport, and a good movie.
What is something people might not know about you? I’m related to Lindsay Fox.
Do you sleep talk or sleep walk? No but my daughter is a sleep talker and has an app which records her ramblings, it’s quite hilarious.
If you could go back 100 years or forward 100 years what would you do? I’d go forward. I’d love to see how technology progresses.
What recipe are you renowned for cooking for family or friends? Homemade pizza, all varieties.
If you could pursue and perfect any hobby what would it be? Surfing – don’t think I’ll ever perfect it though!
When and where are you your most happiest? When my family is happy.
What is the best piece of advice you've been given? The harder you work the luckier you get.
Do you have a motto you live by? Be active.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Hopefully surfing with my grandkids.