Rolling on the Rattler
Just for something completely different, as a change from going overseas, we decided to have a short couple of days in our own backyard, so to speak. In all the years we’ve lived here, we hadn’t been down the Mary … Continued
Just for something completely different, as a change from going overseas, we decided to have a short couple of days in our own backyard, so to speak. In all the years we’ve lived here, we hadn’t been down the Mary … Continued
The second Ashes test played at Lord’s has been and gone. It was a great contest, played down to the wire, with Australia winning. But the game will always be remembered for Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal, out stumped when he wandered … Continued
I’ve been sorting through some of the many photos we’ve accumulated over the years. Since about 2002 those pictures are stored on a computer so it’s very easy to have a look at what we did back then. The fading … Continued
The news that the submersible Titan imploded as it descended towards the remains of the Titanic came as a macabre relief. Instant death as opposed to ninety-six hours of sitting in a cramped can waiting to die. While the search … Continued
The news in Australia is full of two things: the Brittany Higgins rape allegations and who in the parliament knew what when, and the latest outpourings on the up-coming Voice referendum. For my non-Australian readers, Brittany Higgins accused fellow ministerial … Continued
It’s June, according to the calendar the beginning of Winter in Australia. For us it’s a time of cool-cold nights (by our standards) and warm days, low humidity and light winds. It’s our favourite time of year here on the … Continued
Peter and I have just returned from a five-night stay in Fiji. We were offered a great deal covering accommodation, most meals and drinks, and a few side perks like cocktails and coral reef viewing. I’ve never been to any … Continued
I saw in the news that Johnny Depp is resurrecting his acting career, playing the role of Louis XV in a French film about one of the king’s many, many mistresses (Jeanne du Barry). There he was, astride a white … Continued
The current Government has delivered its budget and is crowing with delight that it has managed to come up with a surplus, which is great. It comes on the back of full employment (because we drastically reduced the migrant intake … Continued
It’s already Saturday here in Australia. Over in England they’re doing the final checks for the coronation of King Charles III. It’s sure to be spectacular. The Poms do these gala events so very well – full of pomp and … Continued