We are staying at a hotel owned by an Australian, Alan Pennay. He is a skier, musician, local legend and resident for 40 years. Originally from Goulbourn in NSW, he played the piano professionally at Thredbo before leaving for England where he played for many years then settled here, originally earning his living as a musician. He turned 79 years old yesterday and looks in fine fettle. In this excerpt from a local newspaper, we discover other reasons why he is so famous. Anyway, he has offered to edge my skies for me so he’s immediately a good bloke.
Alan Pennay’s Dick Immortalized in Bronze
|By Chip Burley
The Sun Valley Hall of Fame Society has announced area legend Alan Pennay will be inducted this year and his penis deified in Bronze. There will reportedly be only 3 cast replicas of the native Aussie’s phallus: one will permanently reside in the SV Hall of Fame Museum, the second is to be prominently displayed above the Olympic Bar at Michel’s Christiania and the third will be used as a traveling exhibit.A long time valley resident, Pennay migrated from Australia to Sun Valley in 1972 with plans of skiing, playing piano and having an enormous amount of unprotected sex. Suffice it to say: Mission accomplished.
“Alan is a true valley icon and it’s our absolute pleasure to induct him into the Sun Valley Hall of Fame.” stated museum director Dennis McCall. “No one has brought more style, class and vigorous lovemaking sessions to our valley and we’re proud to honor his great legacy.”
When reached for comment, Pennay spoke only in Australian which we were unable to interpret. There was definitely something about a ‘wombat stuck in a didgeridoo’ and ‘bandicoot’ this and ‘wallaby’ that but we’re pretty sure he was humbled and grateful for receiving the prestigious honor.
Rocky Mountain Hardware, a generous supporter of the SV Hall of Fame Museum, has created a commemorative product offering in honor of Mr. Pennay. “I’m thrilled to announce this special edition limited release of door handles, cabinet pulls, sink fixtures and shower heads all designed to the exact dimensions and texture of Mr. Pennay’s world renowned member.” said RMH representative John Johnston. “If it’s good enough for 50,000 lucky ladies, it’s sure as hell good enough for our customers.”
Editor’s Note: When you see Alan rolling around town in his classic Rolls Royce sporting a fur coat, please give him a well deserved ‘tip of the hat’ in honor of his contributions to the Wood River valley over the last 45 years.
Reads as if it was penned by Kieran
Roz,
Actually, even I couldn’t make up a story like that. He is a great fellow, very interesting. Very instructive to see how different people live their lives, the choices they make and what motivates them. I learn so much from people like him. In his entire skiing career, which is over 50 years, he has never been injured. I should have been so lucky.
Interesting, did you compare notes with Alan?
Even if you didn’t compare notes, love reading your blog. Shame about the leg. Stick to swimming perhaps?
By the way how is the training?
I haven’t compared notes with Alan yet. Would like to. I suspect his notebook might be thicker then mine. I have finally found a 25 yard pool in Sun Valley. Nice lap pool and have been ploughing up and down it every arvo. I’m in better swimming shape than skiing shape that’s for sure.
I used to spend a lot of time with him in Canberra . The trio was one of the best treats and musical education you could ever be exposed to. Set my live standards for taste in music. As I sit and watch game two Padres vs Cardinals , I have Oscar Peterson Trio playing in the back ground . Reminds me of listening to Alan playing all those years ago .
What a blast from the past😃!
I remember the fab mellow jazz trio with Alan tinkling the ivories downstairs in Garema Place, Canberra, circa early 1960’s and serving – very hip at the time – espresso coffee. He was a handsome dude with a charming smile.
Do you recall the name of that great place?
I left Canberra for a decade and returned to find Happy’s Chinese restaurant occupying the space….still does.
I just remembered the name of the Garema Place (underground) venue in Canberra City early 1960’s where Alan Penney played the piano in a jazz trio, it was called “The Pendulum”…..thanks for the great memories, Alan!