My first confession is that I don't seem to have any natural talent for house cleaning. After I think I have done a wonderful job, one of my daughters will come along and say "Dad, look there", and sure enough some corner will have a tiny … [Continue reading]
A brush with the law
12/11/2013 by / Leave a Comment
I should now confess to my previous form. About 20 years ago I got a fine for illegal parking in Cairns. About 30 years ago I got a fine for riding a motorbike without a helmet. This is the sum total of my criminal record. My previous experiences … [Continue reading]
My Guests
23/10/2013 by / Leave a Comment
I have been doing B&B for about 21 years now, and it's great. I live in a beautiful place, people come here, give me money, and leave with nothing except the experience. Many to return again. What a brilliant way to earn a living. My thanks … [Continue reading]
Back Online
24/08/2013 by / 3 Comments
This is the first post for a long time, but I have an excuse! The satellite hardware failed and being 4 years old was already obsolete and not to be repaired/replaced. I had to apply to the NBN for all new system and hardware of dish, modem and … [Continue reading]
Rainforest Realities
29/05/2013 by / Leave a Comment
The rainforest is a dynamic living environment with a multitude of life forms, plant and animal, trying to make a living. They have been at it for millions of years and I have recently intruded into their space to live here. Blessed with abundant … [Continue reading]
My Hero
08/05/2013 by / Leave a Comment
My hero is my youngest daughter. She is awesome in her strength, humour and resilience. Last week she managed to combine being diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, a failed induction, giving birth to a baby boy and a burst appendix. She also managed to … [Continue reading]
Living with critters
30/04/2013 by / Leave a Comment
I recently sent an e-mail to an old friend in the UK about a possum which had raided my house over a decade, and been virtually adopted by my kids. He remarked " I can see the attractions with the rainforest, you probably have a very close … [Continue reading]
Life Story
17/04/2013 by / 1 Comment
Through the blogospere I was asked by the web master of World voices to write my life story. He seemed to be interested in the way I had largely avoided the rat race without an inheritance or other great fortune, so I made that the focus. I thought … [Continue reading]