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Mucking about in a pandani grove. Lake Dobson, Mount Field National Park. April 2013. And Then There Were None , Agatha Christie: I wonder why they changed the name? Red herrings galore, this one has a very elaborate set-up. B . Nowhere Man , Aleksandar Hemon: Displacement is never much fun. This novel explores that. I liked it. B .

Hunting for flowers. Mount Wellington. January 2013. Sunday Stealing? That's right! The Triple Threat Meme , to be precise... Three names you go by, other than your given name: “McCracken”, “Dad/ Daddy” and “You”. Three screen names you've had: I use my real name when online. It’s a personal ethics thing. Three things you like about yourself: Hmmm. I think that I am reasonably frank with people. I like to think about things. I also think that I have pretty good manners. Three things you don't like about yourself: Hmmmmmmmmm. I’m a bit judgemental. Probably too disciplined for some. I can get a bit narky on occasssion. Three parts of your heritage: Scots. Italian. Tasmanian. Three things you are wearing right now: Shorts. Underwear. Shirt. That’s all I’m wearing! Three favourite bands/ musical artists: Too hard to isolate three. Making the short list off the top of my head: Wilco, Morrisey and David Bowie. Three favourite songs: Right now? The Spen...

Native flower. The Domain, Hobart. December 2012. Sunday Stealing: The Social Meme 1. Where was your profile picture taken? Halfway across the Tasman Bridge . 2. Name someone who made you laugh today. Melvyn Bragg. He can be a right prig sometimes. 3. Do you believe exes can be friends? It depends on the exes. I'm not sure I could manage it. 4. How do you feel about Dr Pepper? Loathsome. Repulsive. Abominable. 5. Who was the last person you took a picture of? Ezra. 6. Are you upset about anything? I'm upset about lots of things! Let's leave it at "man's inhumanity to man". 7. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it? Of course. 8. Are you a bad influence? Quite the opposite. 9. Night out or night in? IN! 10. Has anyone ever called you perfect before? As a noun adjunct they have. 11. What song is stuck in your head? Honky Tonk Woman by the Rolling Stones. 12. Someone knocks on your window at 2:00 a.m., who do yo...