Well, it's not great to be old enough to retire, but if you are you have to kind of put up with those notions about gardening and 'helping out at fetes' from now on. But those who know me well at SUSU know that I am about to take a step into the unknown, something a bit 'wild and woolly'. My first step was today when I faced the 'farewell party' which I had feared, but turned out to be fun. John's speech labelled me 'old' and 'eccentric', but also 'efficient' and 'hard-working'.
Thanks John, I will accept all the kind words in the spirit that they were intended!

Thanks to everyone for the great presents - my backpack will have to be my home for 6 months so a great and appropriate gift. Those who contributed money towards the turtle project can rest assured that this will be invested promptly towards project-related necessities.

I will miss you all dreadfully. Can't think what I did without you before!

I know this is really boring, but this is me at the laptop in our bedroom, downloading this photo from the camera, just to make sure that I can do it while we are travelling. I am sure that our travel photos will be more exciting, so don't be put off checking my blog.

Summer at the Union

Just found this photo - makes me feel glad to have been around with such happy memories to look back on

Duck photo

Sitting at my desk

Can't bring myself to pay you this month - too many things on my mind. Might get round to it, but hey - I want to keep my friends. All will be different in August. Hope the month goes quickly.