I am delighted to say that Ian is home today and his luggage arrived later this afternoon! He has just had a most amazing time and is full of praise and gratitude for the kindness of all of you who made his visit so fantastic. We heard from Finn today, too, who, unlike Ian was not able to get sleep onhis 40hour journey home so he is still recovereing... I think the fact that Ian can sleep anywhere will stand him in good stead for a speedy recovery from the undeniably long journey. I have had a quick look at the photos and I am awestruck by all the places he has been taken to and the plants he has seen. Then there is all the time spent with such great folks whose kindness has been terrific. He just had a great time at the Study weekend, loved all the talks and the company.
Cynthia.... when Ian's bag arrived I got the present.... I was sent a gift from the Aussies, Cynthia, Otto and Fermi....thankyou.....how did you know I like chocolate? I'm slightly puzzled, though...box says chocolate macadamia nuts.... yummmy... but photo on box is of Koala Bears..... I thought macadamias were just a regular kind of nut, but it seems I may have got the wrong end of the eucalyptus shoot here....
Lesley, Ian brought me a present, too... just what the politically incorrect me wanted.... a possum!
More than one, in fact! A possum pelt, complete with tyre tread logo printed underneath... and a lovely cushion cover. So soft, so cuddly... even softer than Lily!
And, of course, Bron was at the weekend.. who introduced me to merino/possum socks and gloves in the first place.
Huge congratulations to Ann and Doreen for organising this great weekend... and I wasn't even there!
