Checking in from Down Under

Hi Everyone
Well, to cut a long story short, John is out of hospital. He's OK and I'm sure the swelling and bruises from where I punched him will subside in time.  He's having more tests this week to firm up the diagnosis and sort out the best treatment.
In the meantime I've brought my D90 with me and am carrying out my mission to photograph the rest of my family rather sooner than I'd anticipated.
So this afternoon I've visited what I thought was an photographic exhibition in a place called Newtown, which is just 3 train stops away. The Town Hall Hotel turned out to be in a rather 'special' pub and everyone turned round to stare at me when I politely asked the way to the exhibition. The delightful tranny barmaid explained I'd 'Just walked past it, Darl' on the way to the bar. I felt strangely out of place, being straight is like being in an ethnic minority here. Next time I'll get a tattoo on my face, shave my head and get one of those earings that make a big hole in your ear lobe. Good for Newtown and I'm sure my garden design clients will get used to it.
Sorry about the garbled phone call, Steve, but I was fine until I actually started talking to you.
Could I suggest 'Australian Sydney suburbs' as a competition theme for the BPS?
I'll try posting some pictures soon, they are forecasting a big storm for tomorrow.
See you soon.