Star, NBN man has come and gone. He was really great . . . told me that he fixed a connection up at the local NBN node, that should cure any future drop-outs, then went down into the garage and under the house and tidied up all the telephone wiring there, that runs up into my upstairs living room. Average speed is now up to 23 (down) and nearly 7 (up). That's still only half of what iiNet promises (46), but is a good improvement. Colin's parents migrated from Vietnam during the war, via Hong Kong, but he was raised in Camperdown. A very nice guy and hard-working . . . a few years younger than my son (who will arrive in about four hours).
matina, am hopeful you'll soon put all these illnesses behind you. You're too young to have to suffer through so many problems. Sending lots of good wishes.
John, good wishes going out to your daughter too. Am sure she'll soon be on the mend (and, unfortunately, back in Guam, I guess).
Katy, I thought those flowers were azaleas but will have to check. I have lots around my house too, plus rhodos. All the leaves are coming back now. My oak tree (planted on my 60th birthday) is always the last, but it's now coming along nicely.
Visited my 84-year-old friend and neighbour yesterday and snapped this shot.
Looks like I'll be travelling with my son most of the day Friday and attending my late friend's funeral. Just received a phone call informing me that I'll be the first speaker. I have ten minutes . . .
Now have to do a bit more house cleaning . . .