Zero Carbon Australia Launch Video

Worth watching, and the downloadable plan is not overly technical or wordy. Good clear graphic models. I don't have any children or grandchildren, but I can see the negative effects of climate change.

House raising and renovation.

Finding it very difficult to obtain quotes and costings, even with engineer's certified plans. Quotes so far have been nearly twice the amount we expected, and we have had to ask for costings. At this time it looks like we may have to do the job in stages. :-(
I was hoping to avoid doing that because of the added cost and inconvenience of moving stuff in and out of the house. Also I have torn a ligament in both my calves, which slows me down somewhat. I am growing a mo' for Movember.
Bernadette is working hard, and long hours, pus she has had concerts last weekend and this weekend. She has also had to attend several functions in the evenings outside working hours.

We fabulous weekend at Mapleton for our wedding anniversary, and marked that special occasion with an 8 course degustation dinner at Le Ralais Bressan ( see Flickr for further photo details)