Hi there! Sorry I have been away for so long but health and business issues have really kept me busy, as well as my long list of friends that demand so much of my time.


What has been happening in my life...well, I met a lady on the internet from Amsterdam. Cindy is a nurse currently working in Nigeria. She is a spectacular looking woman and wants to come to Australia to see if a relationship will develope with the view of settling here (with me of course) if things work out. Of course I don't deserve this good forturne but who's to argue with the Gods.

I have just returned from a business oriented 5-day trip to Shanghai (China) and I must tell you that my opinion of Chinese people has changed dramatically. The people that populate this enormous city (approx. 100 x 100 kilometres each way) are incredibly industrious, knowledgable and above all that, really nice. They may be controlled by their government but everyone appeared to be very happy with their lot in life. I look forward to going back to China time and time again, a most remarkable country and the food is great, the karaoke moderate and the women running hot!!! Just another added bonus of Chinese culture.

Now I am getting ready next week to flying to the United States to see family and address some church groups on the new resort we are building at Groote Eylandt (see previous article).

My father has moved into his late 80's and is planning his next big trip with his travelling companion, God. I will admit he's had good innings, I should be so lucky! I am planning to sit and talk with him for as many hours as he wants. I love my old man very much and am proud to call him my Father!

When I get back to Darwin, early September, I leap right back into it. I am looking forward to that as well. Health is moderate but hey, what the hell, we weren't going to be here permanent anyway. I believe one should do what one has to do, get on with it anddo it as good as one can, then move on to the next project in life, no matter what it is and accept the consequences of ones own actions.

Must run now, my first meeting of the day, as usual at 0600 hours. I promise to write more about world events with my views saracastically mixed in. Until the sun sets again.....