Donald “Don” McGregor

Mozzies
Hi Andy & Caroline, Haven't tried this as yet (not too much need in the middle of winter!) so, don't know if it works or not but, worth a try. Have heard that if you spray the ordinary mouthwash, Listerine, around (not on yourself) - tables, chairs, picnic tables etc, it is an effective mozzie repellant (not bad as a mouthwash either! :) that can work for up to a couple of days. As I said, haven't tried it but, thought I would pass it along for what it's worth. Were in your area a couple of years ago but, during the Wet so, had to content ourselves with a flight over Jim Jim and Twin Falls as the area was impenetrable by road. Still spectacular to see all of that monsoon water thundering over the falls. Had been in the Top End during The Dry a couple of years before that but, wanted to see the contrast. Did get to see come really spectacular thunderstorms and lightning shows whilst in Kakadu and Darwin too. A daily blog can certainly become an onerous task especially when external factors play a role - heat, humidity, dust, flies, restless nights and MOZZIES! Even the most intrepid traveller and adventurer can want to chuck it all in. Extended travelling does take a lot of energy and enthusiasm. We hope (as I'm sure all of your readers do, too) that you do manage to "box on". Let us know if the Listerine works! Cheers and hang in there. :) Luv, Jan & Ted xxx

Slogans on cars
Hi Andy & Caroline. I can understand you wanting to lighten up on the blog work. You put a lot in to it. I'm sure everyone will understand you doing less of them, but please don't give up completely! The photo of the car with the slogan reminded me of one I took a photo of in NZ. It said "I'm not a gynaecologist but I'll take a look"! We are also sweltering in humidity at the moment. Drip, drip drip! Catch you on Skype soon. Wendy xx