SMS: "Please call AGL on 131 245 & quote your account as we were unable to access your electricity meter."

6 weeks ago I terminated the contract with the electricity provider AGL with 19.10.2010. "No problem, all done". On Monday 22.10. I have been at the house and checked whether the light was still working - it was. So I called what's going on, why the power is still connected when I terminated it 3 days ago. "No problem. Your account has been closed. You won't be charged..." And now I got this message. I called immediately and asked why they want to do the reading now when allegedly this has been done before. "We are not doing meter readings on Friday!" "Your account can't be closed until the meter reading has been made" "We don't accept readings by the client"....

Sigh. Today the very last day of my rental relationship. I went to the property to clean the chicken run and pick up some few stuff I didn't want to leave there. Next week on Tuesday the real estate agent will do the final inspection and then the moment of truth will become reality: DO THEY RETURN MY BOND? The house is falling apart and I always was afraid that they will make me responsible for all the damage the ravages of time have done to the dwelling. We'll see. I'm ready to fight.

Good news: I bought a 250 l trough for the wildlife - hopefully the wallabies and kangaroos will accept my offer of fresh water.



Clare is now official member of the Goyder Council:



Me too - happy new garbage wheelie bins:



Sad news: I gave away my peacocks and guinea fowls - although I found an excellent place for them 2 hours drive away (the lady who took the pig "Miss Piggy" [or "Snotty", the official name]) and one of my hens - "Jade" died.

I managed to move most of my stuff to the new home. Next week I will return and clean the rented place and mow the lawn for the last time. If anybody is looking for Clare or me: you may find us at the end of the world. Literally!