the Australian Nation is dealing with:



The former Prime Minister swearing! What an affront! Now the two parties are accusing each other to have published the video.

Amendment 23.02.: Australia struggles with its leadership:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-23/crabb-gillard-rudd-challenge-psychotic/3848084?WT.svl=theDrum

How can someone become PM when resigning the second time? On Monday we will know more.

Amendment 2: Julia remains PM.

Yesterday correspondence with the manager of the building company:

"Hi,
I have spoken to G. C. and unfortunately you will have to go back in and re-select the door cupboards.
I am sorry as the gentleman you saw made a mistake.
Could you please look at doing this appointment ASAP?
Thanks!"

They added $ 1.000,- for the colour selection and this was never discussed before. When I selected the colours of the tiles and the upgrade of the fittings in the bathroom each time I had to sign an additional contract but not for the cupboards. I wrote back that I won't go back and they can take any colour and I'm very disappointed and I want to cancel the additional tiles in the ensuite (they should have matched with the colour of the linen cupboard). The next email was kind of encouraging:

"Hi,
I will take this up with my General Manager and the owner of G. C.!
I am not happy either!
I will try my very best to make this happen at no additional cost to yourself.
Stay tuned!!!"

Let's see what happens next. It's not about the money - it's (like usual) about the principle.

This morning temperatures dropped by 10*C (todays maximum 'only' 24*C). The magpies are enjoying the fresh air.



Clare prolongs her beauty sleep.



Meanwhile Kitty arrives and demands her breakfast.



And this event won't be missed by Clare.