Monday Blues.

Well we have a government at last and Federal Parliament sits tomorrow.
it is so unclear how long this parliament will last because it is very much
on a knife edge.I very much doubt it will last the supposed full
term of three years.

I was so frustrated on Saturday afternoon , just after 5 pm, when Collingwood
and St. Kilda drew 68 apiece. It left me extremely flat and I wasn't
the only one. We have to wait until this Saturday for the rematch and
this time they will play extra time if there is a draw.

Robin 0540 September 27 2010

The saga continues.

The dust has now finally settled after Australia's general Election. this afternoon
Ms. Gillard announced her Cabinet with no real surprises. Kevin Rudd is
our new Foreign Minister, replacing Stephen Smith, who now heads defence portfolio.
Peter Garrett was not dumped but has early childhood education.
There is a moral there.

I was astounded no Tasmanians were promoted to the front bench.
Senator Nick Sherry has a new portfolio in the outer ministry.

Tony Abbott announces his shadow ministry early next week. No doubt
Senator Abetz will continue in his senior influential role.

Parliament will sit on Tuesday September 28th for 4 days and will be
very different perhaps? Wonder what difference the Independents
will make after their "agreement" with the PM.

Robin 0535 UTC September 11/2010