We are one South African down as Nicky left on Monday. We clubbed together for a muso-fest leaving pressie and wished her well (she'll be MUCH happier back home methinx).

So, things are very strange this week. Nicky's gone, Todd's on holiday in the U.S., me and Phil have holiday, meanwhile Gareth, Joe and Renee are in school, planning and telephone teaching, but not actually teaching normal lessons.

And it's hot. Oh, good grief O'Reilly, it's hot!