might have been a consequence of br three strong coffees or the splendid br isolation but woe is me, did I forget br which was our National Day? br br ‘tho every day’s a holiday out here br when living green, in landed hearts br seasons tend to rule the roost while br celebrations merely lend a hand br br so when I made apologies to friends br an allergy prevented me attending br there today (a barbeque no less) br they kindly told me where and when br br bNational BBQ Day’sb next Tuesday br I’m advised as I sneeze vigorously, a br wet disclaimer of hay-fevered eyes; br igood heavens, how could I forget! i br © 19 January 2010, I. D.