so the visa situation may be resolved - with or without the help of our superb national postal service. Now it's the cd ripathon...

or not...

Total visa applications lost by Australia Post - 1

progress

As I stare out the window of my harbour view office, I think "We need more grey skies, more days where the temperature doesn't hit 5 degrees, and more importantly, more expensive alcohol." And with that, our own part in the cliché was born.

So progress so far:

flights booked - 0
removalists booked - 0
visas obtained - 0
wine which cannot be cellered - at least 6 cases
days to go - 75