Today Josh Frydenberg (the self proclaimed Jewish Father Christmas!) arrived at Carrical to drop off all the goodies from his Giving Tree appeal. There was $4650 in cheques to Servants from local businesses and individuals. There were quality blankets, amazing foods and Coles vouchers galore. In all there was probably about $10,000 worth of cheques and stuff. A pretty staggering outcome really!

In other news today there was a Narrative book lunch at Carrical which gave our editor, Zoe, a great opportunity to meet many of the resos. It was lovely to eat in the beautifully air conditioned dining room!! Narrative is going to be an enormous success.

One or two of you will know of our resident Peter Dewhurst and some of the very serious physical health conditions he has been struggling with of late. He is currently back in hospital – I encourage you to keep Peter in your prayers.

Hawthorn Rotary has invited our resos to what I understand will be a pretty posh lunch this Sunday.

Yesterday was the first anniversary of the passing of Terry Gretton. Both personally and professionally I feel very blessed to have known Terry – even for all the all too short time as it transpired.

My laptop has been sick 3 times in the past 5 weeks. The friendly chaps at BusinessWorks in Camby showed it some TLC this morning and brought it back to full health. Insignificant? No, HUGELY significant!!