Travels in NSW
I’ve been outback NSW over the last week. Working of course, but managing to combine business with pleasure. While we were out that way I took the opportunity to go and visit some relatives, and …
Snatch straps and other things that aren’t as dirty as they sound
We’re preparing for our next big trip away. So today we’ve been out shopping – browsing 4WD and camping shops. And e-bay of course. Now, I’m a novice when it comes to 4WDing and camping. …
Living together and the art of compromise … or not
It’s 3am and I’m sitting up in bed with my computer. I can’t sleep. I’m back in my old house, the kids are out and everything’s quiet. It’s just me and Gypsy, the cat, who’s …
If you’re happy and you know it … nobody cares.
OK, here comes a rant. Why is it that unhappiness is so interesting? Tolstoy once said “Happy families are all alike. Every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Maybe it’s that difference that …
Water, water everywhere
NSW has gone from drought to flood in a very short time. Nothing demonstrates that quite so well as watching the water levels change in rivers, lakes and dams. Have a look at the photos …
Wicked step mother
OMFG. I just realised I’m going to be a step-mother!! At least I think I am. If I move in with my partner and his 16 year old son does that make me a step …