Wailing!

well Whaling anyway.... what gives the Japs the right to whinge about environmental protesters having a bit of fun disrupting their so called "research". Bring it on I say!!!! In fact, lets all chip in and buy a few ex navy destroyers and frigates etc. (maybe Johnny would sell us his dud Collins class subs cheap) and become Environmental Pirates. We'd probably have to find a deserted pacific island for our base, as 'Lil Johnny would probably have some political objection to basing a pirate fleet here in Oz. Capture the "researchers", investigate their vessels, send 'em home and then strip and scuttle their vessels....perhaps sink them somewhere where we need a new artificial reef in a marine sanctuary would be fitting.
Another "milder" campaign could be to get everyone to stop Japanese tourists in the street and ask them about the results and benifits they receive from their "Whaling Research". Sure . . . it might dent tourism a little, but do we really want money from a country too gutless to admit to what they are really doing? . . . I sure don't, so a little pressure on their visiting populous may (or may not) induce some pressure from the more morally conscious Japanese, to campaign their own government against whaling.

welcome twenty'o'six

Another year down at the Pitts'
Christmas is over, lets sound a cheer. We've just welcomed in, another new year.
The garbage bin's full, of wrapping and food. But the holiday's not over, for most of the brood.
Another month of play, pity the weather's not cool. Before they go back, to boring 'ol school.
Another year of budgeting, for me and the wife. To live life the fullest, get the most out of life.
This year we'll go cruising, to the isles in the Pacific. To relax and unwind, and do nothing specific.
The "potholes" will grow, here in our comfort zone. and before we will know it, they'll be "Pitts" on their own.
For the years seem too short, they slip by way too fast. And the time with our kids, seemingly won't last.
so here's to twenty o six, three cheers and hooray. lets enjoy it, have fun, and cherish each day.