This will hurt me...

Security measures in a cell. Richmond Gaol, Richmond. The Richmond Gaol is the oldest intact gaol in Australia. Building of the gaol commenced in 1825, and predates the establishment of the far more famous penal colony at Port Arthur by five years. It continued to house prisoners right up until 1928. All of which logically leads me to today's Sunday Top Five : Mein Schönster Würste Aller Zeiten (Und Nicht Nur Die Deutschen)! Cumberland sausage ! Bratwurst ! Chorizo ! Frankfurter Rindswurst ! Csabai Kolbász !

Chains of love. Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay. December 2011. This week's Q and A has been filched from many years ago on Sunday Stealing: The Final Week of 2009 2011 Meme 1. What did you do in 2009 2011 that you'd never done before? I took Henry and Ezra to Melbourne. 2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't really do them. I'm trying to be a little more healthy next year. 3. How will you be spending New Year's Eve? In bed. 4. Did anyone close to you die? No. 5. What countries did you visit? Just Australia. 6. What would you like to have in 2010 2012 that you lacked in 2009 2011? A little more peace and quiet. 7. What date from 2009 2011 will remain etched upon your memory, and why? Henry's first day of Kindergarten, because it was... well.... Henry's first day at Kindergarten. 8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? Not killing anybody. 9. What was your biggest failure? Not killing anybody. ...

I know, I know, another shot of this rope and chain mooring down at Sullivan's Cove. What can I say? I'm a sucker for the low angle and the morning light. Note to self: avoid Monday mornings.