King parrots

It's Thursday morning, around 9.30ish. I rang Paul and my Mum at around 7 a.m this morning (i.e. 20.00 GMT Weds). Paul's keeping busy by sorting out stuff in the house - great! I said I'd have to go away more often. My Mum was thrilled to hear from me. I thought it would be good to reassure her that I am safely ensconced here in the heart of civilisation, rather than off in the outback on my own with a billy can and short rations of water.

Breakfast on the patio, by the pool. A pair of King Parrots came and perched in the trees.

Going into Sydney shortly and will meet Suzen this afternoon in Manly. Back to Sydney later for a meal with Wendi and Derek at City Extra on Circular Quay.

Sarah Hanson rang yesterday evening (ex Bradford Council Safer Communities performance management). She actually lives in Hornsby, just down the road from Hornsby Heights where I am. I'm meeting her tomorrow evening, when she has finished work.

Storms forecast for today. Humidity around 87%.