7 November 2010 Kettering, Tasmania

Back aboard illywhacker in Kettering after a fascinating 3 months in
France aboard the totally different craft, "Anja". It is certainly a
great way to see Europe, gliding along smooth canal waters, stopping
wherever one pleases for sightseeing, eating and drinking at a very
leisurely pace. Could be habit-forming!
Life in Tasmania is equally good. Sailing, boat jobs, bushwalking and
setting up my new shed all in the company of good friends occupy my days
here. Next month I'll drive to Sydney to collect and bring back my
diminishingly-important junk - at least it will all be in the one place.
While in Sydney I will enjoy my 70th with friends and family - where did
all those years go? It was the 2nd anniversary of Lyndall's passing on
the 4th. She's still with me these days in a mellowed, accepting way.