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A walk in the bush
I took a walk yesterday for a few kilometres along the fire trails that follow Still Creek. Suddenly I was out of suburban Sydney and into the bush, the valley walls and tall gum trees obscuring all but the smallest glimpses of houses and streets. I had a walking companion with me. Kita trotted along…
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China Preparations
I spent some of today along Kent Street, browsing the outdoor adventure shops for sale deals on various items for our upcoming trip to China and Japan. Kathmandu was pretty cheap with up to 50% off the normal price. I purchased: Travel towels – for those situations where our hotel or train doesn't have towels.…
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Where are the cheap handhelds?
My brother Jon asked me where he could purchase a cheap handheld computer with basic wordprocessor software and a keyboard for a low price. Basically a PDA with a keyboard that could be used on a train. Oh, and he wants it cheap. I had a similar requirement, but my solution was to purchase a…
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A quiet boxing day
What a wonderful Boxing Day! When I woke up late this morning the sun had replaced the clouds in a clean and clear sky and the oppressive humidity was gone. Without all the work day and shopping traffic Sydney is so quiet! Only the occasional jet plane breaks the silence, and I don't mind those…
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Merry Christmas for 2006
Christmas 2006 has been and gone. We cooked up a roast chicken and mee siam (noodles) lunch for B's family, plus friend from Malaysia and two dogs and ate the leftovers with my brother Jon and his wife Helen for dinner. Absolutely exhausted now, but it was fun to share Christmas with family. After lunch…
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Last work day of 2006
That's it! Work is over for 2006. At midday I packed up and caught the train into the city. I need this Christmas break so much. The last few weeks, no the entire year, has been so exhausting. I'm looking forward to a week of R&R. Kita is also exhausted. We have started taking him…
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