One of the beautiful flowers around the property

I was beaten in chess three times in a row! We had dinner with Bob and Vivian last night and after dinner a custom is forming where Bob and I play chess. Bob, who is 94, had not played chess since 1985. He was quite the player in the day he tells me, having played in the lunch room of the CSIRO with other scientific minds during his career. When we played our first game Bob was very nervous, fearing that has capability had diminished over time and being beaten after 25 years by the likes of me was not to be taken lightly. He beat me in the first game, as he stood the whole game, focused, nervous and playing like it was speed chess, which was a bit off putting for me but his strategy worked. Anyway for the remainder of the night the score ended up at 2 games each. However last night Bob was able to creep past the post three times in a row. Its not over!

Justene and I will be having a stall at Yungaburra markets this weekend. We still have numerous items left over from the shop. We have to start the day at 5:30am though I hope we can off load some of our goods and gain some money in the process.

We have been invited to a gathering tomorrow night. It was suggested that I visit a particular individual after attending a Theosophical meeting. I turned up to the individuals property just after a group of ten or more people had finished a ceremony. The group are seeking to build a new paradigm through ceremony, using crystals and sacred geometry. The gathering we are attending tomorrow night is a meditation and then a discussion around a fire. I am looking forward to meeting new friends though I am skeptical of new agey type communities. My experience has included individuals who have a limited understanding of esoteric ideas yet declaring their competence dogmatically and getting upset if they are questioned and asked to back up their assertions. I am willing to keep my mind reasonably open, I hope for the best.

Justene and I are currently living in the most beautiful location. We are living on a property in the heart of town with a creek running down the back (both Justene and I have both seen Platypuses in the creek over the last week). The property is owned by two incredibly lovely people who are both in their 90's. We are here to provide basic support, yard maintenance and to ease their minds regarding general security at night. We are living in brand new custom built residence and feel privileged to do so. The village of Yungaburra is in walking distance with a number of cafes, restaurants and bookstores. Its a relaxing type of village which attracts tourists due to the many beautiful sights in the area. Justene is having our baby in July and that is something I am looking forward too.

Our residence is on the left.

The entrance to our new residence.

This is just one of the many numerous water falls in the region.