(*) My brothers' in Cairns

I go a quick call from my only brother all the way up in Cairns earlier tonight. He's moved up a few weeks ahead of 'C' to get things ready in their brand-new house. he said it's been pretty hot up there... and when he needs to, he said he just jumps in their pool for a few minutes! What a tough life! heh heh. Nah, he sounds well, happy and excited it's all happening and becoming a bit more of a reality for them, I guess. 'C' should move up in a few more weeks. It looks as tho soeone has finally bought their Blue Mountains house at last! So, thankfully, it *has* all worked out well for them in the end! Yay!

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Postscript...
Caroline asked how far is it between us now? Well, to drive betwen here and Cairns in Far North Queensland, it's only a short trip just 'up the road'.... 3,000 km / 1,865 miles! Gagh! Driving is more-or-less out of the option! Flying is tho... maybe once or twice a year.