A way-late picture diary on the annual camping trip with my sister's offspring. We visited Arrowhead, where we embarked on many an adventure - smoky fires, beaches, clams, wildlife viewing, and waterfalls.

Don't miss this week's exciting new POLL inside!

I went to a friend's wrap party, and all he got me was a slight hangover.

That, and a feeling of contentment.

Some musings and observations in the wacky world of sports and leisure . . .

Plus, a super-exciting poll to decide the fate of the galaxy!

Some people call me crazy, others think I'm just a bit eccentric . . . my wife thinks it's a new hobby perhaps.

I am building an ark.

A look into the wild and wacky life of yours truly, and the things and events that amuse, confuse and bemuse . . .

Also, the return of the hockey poll.

Turkey makes a surprise appearance, euro cup footie comments . . . and a poll.

It appears that my duck buddies are not nesting in the yard, as was previously thought to be a strong possibility.

Women are fussy like that . . .

Also, a poll.

An amazing synchronisity is taking place in my very own backyard, as small flying creatures gather for some form of quickening . . .

Ironic dinner guests, warm nests, of a feather.

WARNING: THE RAMBLINGS EXPRESSED ARE THOSE OF THE BLOGGER, AND NOT THOSE OF HUSI OR ITS AFFILIATES. SOME COMMENTARY MAY BE OFFENSIVE TO THOSE SUFFERING FROM OVERSENSITIVITY, READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

The incessant beating of war drums by many US corporate media outlets has gone on for so long, it's become white noise. But I often wonder to myself, where is the counteraction to the war movement? And why hasn't the key group, the middle-class american, reacted accordingly? And how will they respond if the situation worsens . . . ?

Some musings on the things that amuse, confuse, confound and abound . . .

. . . also, a troll. POLL, I meant poll.