Hazy days are here to stay... for the forseeable future. We're beginning to sound like the Brits - developing a penchant for describing the weather ("How's the weather, old chap?" "Looks a bit damp today, I say." ... Us: "How's the weather huh?" "You blind ah? cannot see the haze ???")- except, with less politeness.

We took the boy out last night. A road trip. Spur of the moment thing. He enjoyed it. Wife - Linda - and yours truly were beat after the experience. Lessons learnt: 1. Don't bring child who just got better out. He'll get VERY excited and all. 2. A stuffed nose is very uncomfortable, especially if you don't yet know how to blow it out. 3. Carrying a 24.6 pound (11.2 kg) toddler sleeping on his side (and in your arms!) for 34 kilometres (and in the car) can bring on muscle cramps and fatigue. Don't believe me? Try it out with a bag of rice. He slept soooo well. We had our first night of unedited and uninterrupted sleep in 2 weeks.

He woke up all happy and smiley-like. Ah! The joys of being irresponsible and blameless.

Today PBI 1062-ers, An afternoon of Self-Expression. 1430hrs in the Multi-Media Hall, Language Learning Centre. Your presence will do wonders for your mates who will be presenting. I've graded your portfolios (cum journals) and the majority of you have done well. The one element that was lacking in a number of the portfolios was the "literature research" section and its application to your work. Works and sources were quoted (and used) but, how did it help you understand the subject matter and were they effective? Food for thought.