Firstly,

I wonder if I can say that I'm sorry to take so long to reply to emails and other messages.

I wonder if I can tell you that Queen Elizabeth 11 and her hubby Prince Phillip visited my State today. It was just amazing to watch and listen to her. She's 85 years old, and I think Phillip is 90. They toured the river city here, Brisbane, and spoke with many of our residents who survived the devastation of our floods and cyclones last summer. I'm actually not a monarchist, but I am very thankful that they travelled so far away to Australia and today to Queensland to add some sunlight and joy to the lives of many, many people who needed it this year.

I wonder how good it is to see David back posting.

I wonder about Addy and her home situation and hope she's able to sort something out there with landlords. Sounds shocking. Gosh, my place is bad, but I'm not sure it's as bad as that!

I wonder if I can send special "g'day" to wren.