Stuart had an interesting conversation with Glenn tonight where Glenn commented on his blogging abilities. Stuart did remind him he had only blogged once in the last two years. We head off to Lismore tomorrow for the yearly Woodlawn Cup Races where I drink a great deal of champagne with one or any of the Debras who seem to be sitting on or around the table Glenn has organised for us. Stuart and I are always in a corner where no one can see or hear us. I often wonder why. Happy birthday to Annika from all the Newcastle Roffs but do not expect to hear from too many of them. I believe Harry was last seen in Taiwan - he has not been heard of for at least 10 days so one can only assume he is alive and well. Alaine had a rather expensive drink before she returned from India via Abu Dhabi. She imbibed just a little too much in a country where alcohol is not permitted and slept through the alarm for her flight home. She then had to ring her parents to transfer money, whispering that she had drunk too much, because alcohol is not permitted in UAE, and had to pay $700 for another plane ticket home. Very expensive drink. She made it home safely and is settling back into life in Sydney. Daniel continues to enjoy his life in Leichhardt, just around the corner from Vanessa and Peter, Cairo and Victoria and Shane and Jane. We were invited to Brad's 55th birthday and to welcome Leila (Brad and Debbie's new baby) into the Forrest clan in Sydney last weekend. Because of other commitments we were unable to attend but Stuart had a great talk with Aunty Betty Forrest the night before. Milly (and Stuart and I) are over the 21st which was well attended by many colourful characters. hope all is well with the Roffs and I think many should begin clogging again. The blogs have been very slow lately except form the Melbourne side.

Marianne