A quick note on behalf of Carsten and I to thank you all for your input, comments and time spent on Bushdrums this year. Asante sana - much appreciated.

May we also wish you (okay... if you insist - Kipper as well ) - all the very best to you and your families for a happy, peaceful and healthy 2009.

My "New" spell checker has been got at!

It's the Italian connection!.......Mafioso?

I think I prefer my black market Russian version!.....At least it only wanted to change "Nico" to "Nice!"

This new Italian spell checker, bought on the street corner along with an Italian suit & a couple of silk ties & a pair of shoes all for one Euro, wants to change "Nico" to......"ICON"
Here's everyone a great new year & may the future hold nothing but happiness.

Anybody been to Borneo / Indonesia / Malaysia?
Looking to tie it in with a trip to see our Granddaughter in Australia for March.
8 years ago we visited Kinabalu, Sepiloc, Katabanga River & the Danham valley but would like something less "Touristy" more hands on!
Any suggestions welcome.
Hmmm! could try Tuscany......I hear there's a big ape there!

Apes in Tuscany.... I thought they were now amongst the Greek Urban areas of Athens......?? Need to check on that one.

Non of my Sicilian connections in those far areas in the East - sorry Kipper but cannot help this time round.... sound like a good plan and wish you good planning - but if this does not work out you are most welcome to come to Toscana and I renew my offer to you and your better half but make any mistakes and I will happily add a Sicilian tie free of charge to your one Euro purchase of Italian fassion wear!

All the best again for 2009 - to you all

better late than never.......

the same from me!

i am sending my best wishes for a healthy and prosperous 2009!