Ok so the hall is booked and all - the official, final date is November 17th (Friday). I’d have preferred to have had it on the Saturday, but it seems if you want that you have to think of these things 6 months ahead, nearly. Who thinks that far ahead? That or the Hall business is a lucrative one. I’m expecting most people I invite to turn up because it is a Friday night and because it’s after exams (more or less) and … well coz it’s also sort of a farewellish type thing. My family’s moving up here next year, and that will mean my trips to Melbourne will be cut down (but I guarantee 2 trips a year at least… I do miss you guys!). ...

Ok, I’ve got to start packing, because I’m off in less than two weeks, and there will always be that last minute rush to pick up that one last thing that you’d normal not even remember because it was taken as given. I reckon though if I give it a head-start that last minute thing can show up a bit sooner. Maybe. So maybe you can help me! I’ll list the items here as I remember that I need to pack them, and if you can think of anything that I’ve missed, let me know. I’m going for 10 weeks, so it’s by no means a short trip, and as it’s on the other side of the world in a much more expensive location I’d prefer to have everything first. So! List: ...

Away with the CAPS LOCK Key! Now that it’s pointed out to me, it really is the most useless key on the board.

I’m torn, and you have until Thursday to help me decide which camera to buy. The options are entirely equivalent, except for the following: Sony Cybershot W50 Canon IXUS 60 - Cheaper (by $50) - Sexier (in black) - Better day shots - Better battery life (390 shots vs. 160 shots) - Cheaper memory (SD) - Better night shots - Fancier functions (Colour Highlight, Colour Swap, Stitch Assist) Sample Images Sample Images Specs & Image of Camera Specs & Image of Camera Side-by-side Specs Choices, choices. I’m leaning towards the Sony because of the battery life and better day shots, as for really good night shots you’d need a tripod anyway. Buying the Canon would definitely mean buying a spare battery ($70), because 150 shots or so go fast with digital sightseeting. ...

So I went to the hairdresser-place-thingy on Saturday, and they were too busy. Fair enough. Made an appointment for Sunday, 12 o’clock, nice little free slot in the middle of the day that I figured I could rope in some shopping around. Come Sunday, 12 o’clock, there I was and there was a single chair occupied. I was told that they were running a bit late, and if perhaps I could come back in 20 min to half an hour? Sure, why not. ...