Six out, two in

It seems like only yesterday I was down at SFO.  In fact it was two days ago, but I returned to my favourite airport today to pick up Mat and Alana!  They've come to the Creek to find sunshine and avoid rioting and looting, and will be with us for the next few weeks.  Their flight wasn't the best - a two-hour delay and a broken entertainment system! - but I'm sure that just made the first cocktail of the holiday all the sweeter.

Safe in a civilised country.