October 21st and I'm in Cooktown, poised to strike the Cape. Rain has held off, which augers well for me getting to the tip and back without getting stranded even if things do look drier than I've ever seen them.

Trip through the Gulf country was a blast - photo taken crossing one of the many pretty creeks in that country -  though Claude wasn't finished misbehaving and I limped into Cairns with more auto-electrical problems - hopefully sorted now.

Way behind on editing but almost keeping up with the first draft of the next book. Not much time for music this trip, but when I get back to Sydney in late November and catch up with the editing, polish the drafts for publishing, compile a DVD of the best of the stories from the trip and attend to Claude's demands I'm sure there'll be plenty of time for musical indulgences. Or not, as the case may be. Most of my friends would prefer it that way, I'm sure.

Working harder than I've ever done in my life but enjoying myself immensely.

Self?

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Okay, so Claude's been a very naughty boy, costing me a fortune wanting this wanting that, and not satisfied with the local product he wants the fully imported gear. When I finish this blog I'm going out to give him a good thrashing.

Meantime I'm still in Darwin catching up on editing and trying to keep the new book chapters coming. As well as getting the new website fine tuned, waging my constant battle with technology and, of course, running Claude all over town.

Luckily I'm with friends here or I'd really be in deep. Unluckily my friends are party animals and I'll be no more than a shadow of a man when I leave.

Cheers,

Monte

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Have yourself a drink on me while I get my new girlfriend out of her cage.

Monte

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