Bullets...

I suppose I've stayed hidden away long enough

and it's about time I did more than just skulk

around the edges of the blogosphere.

Skulk...? Now there's a word you don't type very

often.

Here's a pic of a skulk to go along with what

you've just read.

So... bullets... well here they are;

Since last we spoke...

• I have relocated to Brisbane from Melbourne.
• I did it for my career. (too broke to retire, too old to get a different job).
• My father died... step father actually... but he was in my life for nearly fifty years.
• We had bad history, but managed to be civil to each other after I became a grown man.
• His final act before his death was to use his Will as the ultimate slap in the face for three of his four step, and his two full blood children. He divided the estate, a portion of which was my mother's legacy, 50/50 between one of his step children and his ex but never married to, girlfriend... or partner if you prefer. A bitter unfeeling man to the end.
• I did, however, admire his strength and sheer will (different will) to fight hard against the cancer that was taking quick control of his body.
• I had declined a request by my sister to speak at his funeral... I felt hypocritical being there.
• I drove up here (Brisbane)... and on the way my car 'did a wheel bearing' outside a town called Narrabri.
• I got it fixed but had to postpone my furniture delivery along with power connection.
• The day I arrived in Brisbane my car 'did the other wheel bearing'.
• I moved in three days before I was due in the office, and five days later than planned.
• Unpacking as one conducts a productive life is near impossible.
• Learning to live, temporarily, without some of the basics of life isn't as difficult as I expected it to be.
• There are many meals one can make, and eat, without the aid of modern appliances, cutlery, crockery or condiments.
• If one is prepared to wrap just about anything in a lettuce leaf (Cos if available) then one can enjoy food made from at least five of the six food groups. (If you count mayonnaise as a food group)
• Eating with your hands whilst leaning over the sink eliminates the need to buy dish washing liquid.
• MB has completely lost recognition of who I am.
• She loves her new life and is obviously happy and settled and most importantly, well cared for.
• Butch is the rock that forms the secure base to my entire existence... I'd be hopelessly lost without her.
• I have just returned from working in South Africa, Mozambique and Perth.
• Brisbane is wetter than Melbourne... it all falls in a much shorter period too.
• My house doesn't leak.

There you go... you're basically up to date

and so I will endeavour to resume posting

regularly.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheers.

My new abode.

It's smallish, but it will serve me well.

A Silent Tribute...