If you loved the idea of the Narwhal tusk, wait while you hear the story of what happened. This might be the most London thing I've ever heard. Sorry it's the bird site but needs must...
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There's quite a LOT of sky out here. Up in Yorta Yorta country and heading for the Mighty Murray.

In Taungurong country for a few days checking out hubs' family pioneer history. Found a gorgeous old bottle kiln behind the disused railway station.

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@IshMaelOz @Kook @Heucuva8 @silverknight1966 I have operated in corporate IT and also in government IT for a total of over 40 years.
I can attest that there was and is just as much waste in corporate IT as there is in government IT. In fact, with a lot less scrutiny from the outside world in corporations, the amounts of money wasted on some IT projects are fuckbogglingly large.

Sun coming up on the gum trees at around 6.30 this morning, and that slight nip in the air that tells you it'll be hot and dry later.

Some things in the universe are progressing as they should: went out for a ride this morning and the ducklings/cygnets are getting their adult feathers!

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How are our American colleagues doing here? Gripped by the drama? Furious at the glacial pace of progress? Resigned and exhausted? Sending you all virtual hugs and cupcakes xx

Spent a couple of hours in the company of some fabulous women, putting sterile birthing packs together for women in the developing world. Amazing how such basic provisions can be the difference between life and death for women and babies.

Went for a ride to improve my mood and saw a lightning tree in the middle of a lake/swamp. Very atmospheric.

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@IshMaelOz "Yesterday was the first recorded day when *no rain* at all fell anywhere on a country the size of the USA."

True. Noting: no rain fell on one of 7 continents of Earth yesterday. For the first time ever.

If the follicles on the back of our neck didn't try to raise hair, you might not be understanding the situation.

Barely half way through Spring and we have catastrophic bush fires in Eastern Australia. Yesterday was the first recorded day when *no rain* at all fell anywhere on a country the size of the USA. If you're still trying to 'both sides' the climate emergency you're just a BS propagandist for the fossil fuels industry. sbs.com.au/news/scientists-say

Sunday afternoon: bike ride ending at the park then home for dinner & family movie night. It's the simple things that keep you sane!

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Here is a picture of the FIRST flower grown entirely in space!!

📷:Scott Kelly/NASA

Czech Rohlik: proved overnight in the fridge then baked off fresh for brekkie.

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As much as possible, I try to end every day “clean”— with my relationships in good order. Conflicts are settled, love is shared, gratitude is conveyed.

This commitment may at times make me repetitive.

But I just never know what the next day might bring, and I never want to take anyone (or anything) for granted.

So, goodnight CoSo, and thank you for being here. I appreciate being permitted to know you.

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