Kanamaroo weekend

Just realised what I was doing this time last year (as it is Kannamaroo Festival weekend). Last year we were in the throes of the building renovations, I was uploading photos, and while that was chugging away, strolled down the street to check out the food vendors and didn't quite make it back before the heavens opened with peals of thunder, lightning & wind driven rain.

Have McLachlan Street blocked off by the Dodgem Cars, which besides frustrating many, must have confused one driver who left the Mibus Centre carpark turned right and drove down the left-hand lane to the amazement of all - pedestrians and other cars.

Just exquisite

Best sellers

This list of long-term bestsellers, is interesting.
The “Birdsong” it refers to would be Sebastian Faulks’ 1993 war novel, which I wouldn’t have thought was that well-known or would have topped the list. Set in World War I, Stephen Wraysford discovers his true love, however she's already married. He convinces her to be with him instead, but undying love doesn’t ensue.
Another surprise was that Terry Pratchett would have three of the top ten titles. While I’m a fan of the Discworld, obviously lots of others are too.
And then there are the picture books – the perennial “Very hungry caterpillar” which celebrated its 40th birthday last year, and We’re going on a bear hunt”.

Collecting & discarding

Just when we are discussing weeding, along comes this gem