Oskar has set a new record for himself, returning after an absence of over 10 days. Solveig reports he came in looking markedly thinner (but probably no wiser) for his exploits.
Knowing the too curious puss all too well, I will assume that he has once again managed to get himself locked into a garage somewhere. As people are taking off on summer holidays at this time of year, this could be a potentially fatal game he is playing. You try talking to them, but do they listen...?
Friday, June 17, 2005
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
You call this winter...?
Sydneys waterways are looking better than ever
Courtesy of Mr Piccles, in an all too successful attempt to breed envy and discontent among the ex-pats. Article in the Herald yesterday (click here) explained that the waterways in Sydney Harbour are now as good as they have been in well over a century with a massive return of wildlife. Penguins, whales, dolphins, sharks, sponges, crabs are all returning in numbers and thriving. Even the water rat (the native one with webbed feet and white tipped tail) are back.
We actually saw one down by Luna Park early one morning back when we were still avid runners, so we must have been among the very first to see the things, if the details in the report are to be believed.
Courtesy of Mr Piccles, in an all too successful attempt to breed envy and discontent among the ex-pats. Article in the Herald yesterday (click here) explained that the waterways in Sydney Harbour are now as good as they have been in well over a century with a massive return of wildlife. Penguins, whales, dolphins, sharks, sponges, crabs are all returning in numbers and thriving. Even the water rat (the native one with webbed feet and white tipped tail) are back.
We actually saw one down by Luna Park early one morning back when we were still avid runners, so we must have been among the very first to see the things, if the details in the report are to be believed.
Oskar takes a powder yet again
Have you seen this cat?
It seems Oskar is determined to bring grief into the lives of those that care about him. David reports that he has now done another vanishing act, this time he has been AWOL for nearly a week.
Rannveig will be in town this afternoon on unrelated business, but will be taking a quick tour around some of Oskar's stomping grounds to see if she can flush him out. Bad puss!
It seems Oskar is determined to bring grief into the lives of those that care about him. David reports that he has now done another vanishing act, this time he has been AWOL for nearly a week.
Rannveig will be in town this afternoon on unrelated business, but will be taking a quick tour around some of Oskar's stomping grounds to see if she can flush him out. Bad puss!
Once upon a time there were two people...
...now look how many!
Looks like the reunion was a success despite not all members of the tribe being present (and a couple of ring-ins making an appearance). Have to say it gang, we aren't the best ad in the world for global hunger any more! Congrats to Mel and Pete, by the way. Yet another tribe member is under construction.
By the way, has anyone noticed the spooky way Fran hasn't changed since the first day we met her?
Looks like the reunion was a success despite not all members of the tribe being present (and a couple of ring-ins making an appearance). Have to say it gang, we aren't the best ad in the world for global hunger any more! Congrats to Mel and Pete, by the way. Yet another tribe member is under construction.
By the way, has anyone noticed the spooky way Fran hasn't changed since the first day we met her?
Monday, June 13, 2005
It's in the bag!
Hot off the press! Just arrived in the office this morning to find an email waiting in my inbox summoning me to the bosses office with news about the job. After sucking back a couple of deep breaths and some undiluted java, I went in and got the news that we'd been hoping for. I am going to be *officially* offered the full time position doing my job with HiO.
The other, more highly ranked candidates have dropped out of the race as they got better jobs or used the offer on my job as a negotiating chip in their current positions (my theory).
This now means that the chances of Rannveig, Linnea Clare and myself being out on the street dodging snow drifts has been greatly reduced. Now we just have to finance the renovations, the 4000+ per month for the private day care... oh, my achin' back...
Anyway, no way am I going to put a damper on it! This is undiluted good news and a hamburger and coke (bubbly and sugary, not the other) will be purchased today in celebration of this historic event...for the first time in nearly 3 years, I will be gainfully employed FULL time once again! With public service benefits!! Oh, sweet, happy day!
The other, more highly ranked candidates have dropped out of the race as they got better jobs or used the offer on my job as a negotiating chip in their current positions (my theory).
This now means that the chances of Rannveig, Linnea Clare and myself being out on the street dodging snow drifts has been greatly reduced. Now we just have to finance the renovations, the 4000+ per month for the private day care... oh, my achin' back...
Anyway, no way am I going to put a damper on it! This is undiluted good news and a hamburger and coke (bubbly and sugary, not the other) will be purchased today in celebration of this historic event...for the first time in nearly 3 years, I will be gainfully employed FULL time once again! With public service benefits!! Oh, sweet, happy day!
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