There has always been a friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney residents.
It was easy for me to avoid buying into this rivalry. I didn't come to Australia until my middle years, so I can take a fairly unbiased view of things and appreciate the differences and benefits offered by both cities.
Last week, Barbara and I drove up to Sydney with my cousin and her husband who were visiting us from Canada.
We had a lovely time and enjoyed some really nice weather. Here are a few pictures that I took when there.
Here's a simple gift idea I saw some time ago.
It's made of Huon Pine, my favorite Aussie wood. These make a nice hostess gift - I find that people usually appreciate receiving something that you've made rather than the proverbial bottle of wine that soon disappears and is forgotten.
It's been pointed out to me that there is something perverse about a hand with only four fingers - especially from a woodworker - YIKES!
