"Xeno" > wrote in message
...

>> I notice you danced in without a by your leave or even a tiny excuse for
>> your protracted absence ...
>>
> And here was me thinking my absence would pass unnoticed! Jeez, it's just
> like being back in school and trying to sneak in late past the teacher's
> watchful gaze!

Yers *glare*


> My excuse, FWIW, I was otherwise engaged and only just now am I getting a
> little free time. I've had 2 trips to Sydney in a week just recently, that
> being over a 1000 kilometre round trip each time. Once was by bus. I don't
> recommend that for old bones. Actually, the down bus trip was OK, a twelve
> seater bus and quick, six and a half hour run down. That was a freebie as
> a friend was returning a bus to Sydney from Brisbane and he picked me up
> on the way through. The return was not so quick (nor free). A large bus
> with hellishly uncomfortable seats and a ten hour run.
>
> The second run down was by car, much better. These trips might be a
> semi-regular thing for a while, possibly even some in the other direction
> to Brisbane.
>
> It is winter now (officially from today) so I might just get a little more
> posting time. That said, winters here are not cold. The nights get a
> little chilly but the days hover round a rather pleasant 20 degrees C.
>
> Anyway, we'll see how matters eventuate.

My goodness you have been a busy lad!!!

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