Watch in this space

We lost our way and allowed greed and excess to become the twin pillars of too much of the financial culture. We became a society utterly absorbed in consumption and dismissive of moderation.

Tom Brokaw

As the world stock markets thaw a little this week (let's not say meltdown), it might be timely to point out that conspicuous consumption and our craving for colourful baubles has not historically ended well for us as a species. Bitcoin anyone?

Speaking of timely, we've decided to do our bit for a simpler lifestyle and trade in the rolex for a more practical chronometer. It's not much we know, but every little bit helps.

Definitely a "dork alert", but for which picture?

Anthony's ankle continues to heal well, and in fact the boot gets the boot when it's hometime, and slowly the gait to the gate is improving. We have had an extraordinary run of great weather, and the garden is throwing food at us at the moment; the tough part is finding time to catch all the vittles and use them wisely. The jam cupboard is brimming and perhaps our favourite "Plum and Blackberry" combination might in the offing this weekend, closely followed by Crab Apple Jelly sometime soon.

More visitors also this week, and what a great time to sign up for a few days in the deep down under! Take care (and lace your boots).

Just another boring day in paradise