Update

Getting up at 4.30AM does not help ones mood or well being. Sadly this is my lot today.

Got an abusive email from my younger (and at the moment loopy) younger brother during the week. According to him I owe him money and he is leaving the family circle. He has been a fruitcake the last 10 years or so. We were given an ultimatum from our parents back in 2002/03. I took the hint and have moved forward. He didn't and is still in the same predicament now as back then. Partly due to my parents lack of putting the foot down / boot in his arse. If you're soft people take advantage - especially in families.

I picked 5 winners in a row last week. But sadly for me money was tight and I only had $2.50 EW on themm all. A $10 all-up bet would of netted me around $10,000. I have never picked 5 winners straight so looks like I'm still carrying my swag for another week. Would like to have a go today - but would rather keep some $$$ in my skyrocket for the upcoming 'car repair' week.

We got 4 new tyres on the Ford Exploder Friday. With a wheel alignment it ended up costing $701. Just paid the credit card off the day before. Pretty ironic that it was only paid off for under 24 hours.

We have a tree in the backyard that has split near to the bottom. Have 3 quotes ranging from $150-$500 to remove it. With the lawnmower currently on the fritz the backyard looks like something from 'Nam.

Byron's birthday next week. Have bought him something small and will stash $20 in a card for him. Haven't called him for 2 weeks. Each time I talk to him it gets me in a foul sorta mood. Poor kid - it's not his fault. I'll never be as close to him as I am to my own kids. There is a lack of bond between us. Whilst looking for birthday cards there was a 'Son' or 'Humorous' section. I didn't even hesitate as I got him something from the latter. All I can hope for between us is a good friend/bad uncle type relationship. Is it really worth it ??

Work keeps me busy in the evenings. 6 nights a week gets a bit too much at times. But we need the money so will stick at it for however god knows long.

We went to the Melbourne Zoo on Monday. My Dad came along. We had a good time

Bodyslammin'

Giffy lube

Found a new awesome-0 website.

Senor Gif

Here's a few tasty compilations...

Croc shoes

Pong

Chuck Norris

Banana Man

Star Wars

ROFL Copter

Week

Had a session with my psychologist Danny Blackford yesterday. Went rather well. Gave me a few great ideas to help Angela with everything. Found out that her Crohn's Disease is further exacerbated by getting upset/angry. It won't even be me biting my tongue about stuff, it is completely relearning my response to stimulus. Will be hard. Seeing him next on my birthday.

I went up to Sale yesterday to look at a motorbike. 1986 GSX750. It wasn't that good.

Had a pretty calm weekend last week. Work has been busier than usual. We fixed the Camira on Monday and it is running pretty smoothly now. Just needs a grommet popped back down underneath the car (fix wet carpets) and a minor tweak with the timing.

Jess has been out of control of late. I'm teaching her to "take a deep breath" whenever she goes off the deep end. So far it hasn't really worked - but I'll keep trying. Daycare didn't ring us up yesterday to pick up Ava so that was a bonus. I told them in the morning to "not call us" if she has a bad nappy. She is teething at the moment and that is fun. 2-3 baths a day to combat shit up to the eyeballs. She might as well not be wearing a nappy for the good it does.

(Sunrise over Morwell)

Everyone in the house (barring me) has been struck down with the dreaded Gastro bug. Pretty bad. More problems with the Camira. Thinks it's Jessica Watsons yacht with the amount of water underneath the carpets on the whole left hand side of the car. Popped a radiator hose the other day as well. Still going - so that's a positive.

Talked to Byron last night. He seems like he's still up to no good. Getting bullied he reckons. He told me why (he popped a 17yo's lilo at the pools and got threatened with "I'll pop your lungs!") so I don't think there's anything to it. He has major attitude problems. Reminds me of one of my old primary shcool classmates - Adrian Cian. We called him Poc. He was always getting into trouble and no-one liked him much.

RoadKill Sunday

Kangaroo (Northern Territory - Oz)


Deer (USA presumably)


Kangaroo (New South Wales - Oz)

New Car / Week

Picked up the new (old) car. Made it home in one piece. Since then it has had a few niggles. Using too much coolant. Might have a leak somewhere or a crack/split in a hose. Starter motor is on it's way out. Air conditioner belt is about to fail as well. Hoping it's that and not the power steering/alternator belt. Should be around $250 to fix all those shenanigans. It's a nice little bus. Has no power whatsoever but I'm not trying to be Peter Brock. Ang tells me to get a real job, get a motorbike and be done with cars/delivery jobs. I like that idea !

Andrew was/still is off guts. He blames Dad for breaking his new car. Has grandiose ideas as to what is wrong with it. I couldn't talk to him when I went up there. He tried starting on me and I just walked away from him. He then told me I was a "fuckin cunt" for taking parts from his car when I was leaving. Charming. He rang me 3 days ago and seemed a little better. Mum called Friday and told me he is still taking a long walk off a short pier. Linh is in total denial that he has a serious mental problem. I talked to her 5 nights ago and had to walk away from the computer as she was really boiling my blood. I think he has given up his full time job. Around and around the circle he goes again. Pretty sad to see.

Work has been ultra quiet this week. Sucks monetarily wise. Friday night I had to leave early as I felt sick as a dog. I have a bronchial infection at the moment. Hoping it's just that and NOT glandular fever. I get Ear Nose and Throat infections all the time (smoking helps !) but this time around I have the muscle aches and hot/cold sweats. My glands hurt as well. Fingers crossed. Taking antibiotics and feel somewhat better.

Paige is down for the weekend. She seems very reserved. Time will only tell what effect all this has had upon her. Sarah is still off with the fairies. She is seeing a specialist this week. She asked this question last night.

SARAH - Mum, Is New Zealand in Australia ?
MUM - (Facepalm)