Journal:  We had an email from Ian today. Pat got her bureau delivered yesterday, our Friday. She seemed pleased with it. I helped the delivery man to carry it in. It was very heavy, solid mahogany and made in India.

The $48.00 bureau is now down in the basement in my office in front of the window. I'll fill it with things. Bits and pieces.

Carrying on with my 'Life Story', just crossed the Pacific from Panama and just arrived in Sydney. Got the piece to read, correct and probably alter.

The last 3 days have been very muggy, hot and overcast with low cloud and some drizzle. Sleeping with no blankets or sheets over. 23C. during the night outside.

Sharon, the gardening lady tided up the garden, many weeds from the rain and heat, two bottles of Vee energy drink usually  keeps her going. I tell her it is not good for her in quantity. I don't see the Vee now, she probably keeps it out of my sight in her gardening bag. Daily temp is usually 28C.

Brighter this morning but cloudy. Just done a load of washing and put it out. Pat has trouble with both knees now, getting down and then upstairs again.