Easter

Fisherman's Beach, Emu Park (out of Rockhampton).


Rockhampton Customs House (1901-1986)

It had to happen. I went into meltdown a couple of weeks ago. A state severely exacerbated by the bad faith of the dean of studies here. But hopefully that will be the worst of it.

I went by train to Rockhampton for Easter and saw my brother. We had a lovely day canoeing, and another surfing and ate copious quantities of pawpaw and pineapple. I had a sleeper to myself coming back in the train and if you are not claustrophobic, it was pretty civilised. They supplied a key to your room so that you could safely lock up your gear on going to the breakfast car or to take a shower.

Weekends

Stenocarpus sinuatus, Firewheel Tree. Perth Zoo.

Not sure whether it is alcohol, or seeing my beloved daughter, but most of the dramas have faded away. Almost. They still exist. Nothing has changed. But I feel happier. We didn't talk particularly. Just had a meal together. Sat in the taxi and did nothing whatsoever in the Qantas club. I hope she too is happier.

Anyway, now I need to organise Easter and do a bit of exploring.

I have just attended the AGM of the students' club. I am definitely a fish out of water. I had been going to discuss the issues about tutoring and the formal dinner with the principal but if I am going to depart, will I bother? On the other hand, how many such meetings are there? Good God. Right now I just want out.

In Perth

Gum, Anketell Street.


Illyarrie, Anketell Street

Finally saw the Illyarrie and its amazing joined cap of four thrust off by the blossoms. And when the cap has been thrust off, the blossoms form the corners of a square.

I now have an ID on the gum tree. It is E.globulus subsp bicostata. See www.anbg.gov.au/cpbr/cd/-keys/euclid3/euclidsample/html/Eucalyptus_globulus_subsp._bicostata.htm

As for the Illyarrie See also: florabase.dec.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/5638
and: asgap.org.au/e-ery.html

For a photo of the Illyarrie in flower, see Nuytsia's photo at
www.flickr.com/photos/nuytsia_pix/2301820844/in/set-72157...

Heading off for WA

In the Qantas lounge at Brisbane Airport, heading off for WA, to present what we propose to solve their problem.

Not really properly organised, my slides need to be redone tomorrow. Today was spent at a PG orientation course, which was very much the Curate's egg. And I oscillate as usual between negativity and positivity.

I think I need to relax. This is a start, not a conclusion and as a start it is entirely dubious and certainly not the answer.


This looks to me like a lighthouse. West End, Brisbane

And, I would very much like to know the story about this.