Why, thank you. As to age, somewhat older than my children -- and as my daughter is your age, somewhat older than you. However, not old enough for the pension.

You seem to have lost another whisker

Hey! Happy Birthday! Are you old yet? Wait, you don't have to tell me. -^_^

Actually, that reminds me of a song

Quite well, Mr Summertime. Howdy to you, too.

Howdy Miss Mercy.

Rabbits -- checkout the Telstra Rabbits video on this link (secondstory down):

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/gruentransf...16July2008.htm

Nobody here but us rabbits. ;-)

Anybody home?

Ah, well, I am trying to take more of an assertive roll in my attitude without taking an assertive attitude.
We are falling into more of a typical thermal system.
I really am glad to hear about the friends. Summering away from home, I know that going where you have no one can be... or... better to have a familiar face.

Not so bad. The heat has taken its toll on everyone. It has been truly awful.

Nice now, sea breeze cooling us down.

How is it at your end of the world? Happier? Your school seems to have taken some interesting turns.