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On my walk back home, I popped into my friend’s place. Co-incidentally it was at the same time her neighbouring property was having its first open for inspection. So in between chats with me, she would periodically wander up to her letterbox (to check out all the potential buyers) At the end of the chat, I said “geez there is a lot of post being delivered on a Saturday”😏. House is going to Auction and owners have hopes of 2.8million. Housing market has dropped in Sydney in the last twelve months. We predict 2.2million.

Today I was car-less. Looked in the pantry and I had no bread or wraps and didn’t feel like soup, so decided to check out the newly opened cafe that is in walking distance in our neighbourhood. Seems to specialise in coffee and has a very limited menu. But nonetheless I ordered from the single staff member. He said 15-20mins for your lunch. I wasn’t in a hurry so said no probs. Coffee came quickly and I leisurely read the paper. In this time the staff member served one customer and spent the rest of the time on his phone. After reading the paper twice, I notice a chef arrive with a bag of groceries. He proceeds to cook and serve up my lunch. Which was delicious and worth the wait. Clearly this is a”on demand limited menu” No sure how long this cafe will last though if they are surviving on mainly coffees.

You’re braver than me! and well done on showing the young boys how it’s done!

In my 2Os I did the triple treat of helicopter flight, then jet boat and then white water rafting in New Zealand. It was fabulous. Couple of years back, did a helicopter flight over Kings Canyon. I enjoyed it but I’ve decided helicopters just feel too flimsy for me now. We flew in a light plane over Kakadu last year and I was much more comfortable in that and it was a fabulous scenic flight.

Or they can walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Short walk from the end of walking across the Bridge to The Ensemble.

The newly renovated Concert Hall is a beautiful venue. Got a chance to sit in it a fortnight ago during a OH tour.

Love the Meerkat pose and photo proof that cats are smart

Queen’s Birthday weekend here with a 3 day long weekend. Daylight Savings for us in NSW and some other states, starts tonight (not WA, NT or QLD).We have a wet weekend forecast so good weekend to go the movies. Son and I are seeing this on the big screen at a retro special screening: After I agreed to see it with him I thought - probably not a good idea since we are heading into Summer and I will soon be swimming in the Great Barrier Reef…

Just read your subsequent post. Sorry you have been unwell. Glad you are feeling better now.

Not sure what I want to hear about first - the bear encounter or the murder….

The only other port they have on their itinerary is Noumea. Hope they let Royal in but we will have to wait & see.

Ovation departing Sydney on 16 Nov has an overnight at Vila (19/20 Nov) Will Vila be open to Royal by then?

Just curious- does anyone know if Airlie Beach & Port Douglas will be tendered for this ship? Thanks

Another newbie question please - do you need to get to the theatre early or are there plenty of seats? And what are the main shows on the Coral right now? Thanks

My list is almost as long as Sea Dog but different to everyone’s else’s picks: these are the tv shows that I’ve watched all seasons ER The x-files Law & Order SVU (up until Stabler left) Buffy & (Angel) Mad Men Queer as Folk (original) Big Love Brothers & Sisters The Americans The Killing (US version) The Good Wife The Crown Game of Thrones Line of Duty (most recent season hasn’t been shown here yet - no spoilers please)

@grapau27 hope you get minimal scarring with your skin cancer removal.

@taznremmy Stunning video! When my daughter was in San Fran it was completely shrouded in fog. Lovely to see it in all its glory courtesy of your video.

Really enjoying your review Greg. The photos of the food are impressive as were your videos of the water show. Also been taking notes on your cocktails. i bought my son a Go Pro this week. I am so sorry about what happened to yours but have to say your three versions of the vertical dive to destruction had us chucking. Hope you experience less knee pain next cruise.

Can I just confirm for boarding Coral Princess in regards to Covid tests, you just need a negative RATS within 24hrs (or PCR 72hrs). It doesn’t need to be dated or timed? (unlike Carnival Aust - there in no mention of date/time that I can see in the t&cs for Princess Aust). So just a photo of the negative RATS taken on the phone is sufficient? Thanks.

She is clearly in her happy place. Looks so contented.

@singinalot glad you’ve had minimal impact and no damage

@grapau27 can the skin cancers on your face be frozen off or will they be surgically removed? Hoping for the former.