I forgot to mention: on Monday morning, I handed in notice of my resignation at work. I was going to wait until mid-next month, but our decision was already made and I was getting sick of sitting on it (and not doing a particularly good job of it either).

The reaction from my colleagues has been very positive. They've wished me the best of luck, reckoned I shouldn't have much trouble finding work in Cairns and have often asked whether we have a spare room!

Now all that's left is to tell Dad. That'll be this evening; I'm meeting him at the RSL after work.

Wish me luck, eh? I'm not exactly looking forward to it.