I know what I've done this summer.

Or so I think.

Prior to this morning's blog, I think the last time I wrote was a few days before Christmas. So let's pick up from...

22nd December: We went to the Yering Station Winery for our Christmas party. A lot of food and wine was consumed before we made our way back to civilisation - apparently I have a 'look' which says 'getmebacktothecity'. I think that look was more 'I'mnotsittingbackwardsonthewayorI'llbesick'. After the winery, we ended up at the Park Hotel for several hours and then eventually I stumbled home and woke up to a pizza delivery man knocking at the front door. Interesting.

23rd: My poor, poor head. I don't know what made me think I could outdrink an Irishman but I gave it a good shot. Sat at home with the girls and then it was off to the airport. J1 and T picked me up and I saw their furnished abode for the first time. Puppy was very affectionate. Brownie gave me donuts. Caught up with the M&M's for dinner. Good times.

24th: Shopping. Can you believe it? Then it was off to the folks' place for the annual Christmas feast and Carnivore 2006.

25th: Spoke with J2 & AM. Church. BBQ lunch at A&E's. A moment to reflect and digest. BBQ dinner at J1 & T's. Who knew Carnivore 2006 was going to be a multi-day event?

26th: Shopping. But only because we were waiting for our bowling lane to free up. I played my best game ever, I reckon... more importantly, I beat J1. Hehehe... We should have pre-booked our lane for 2007!!! Stepped back in time and visited KB at her cafe.

27th: This is where my memory starts to fade. I know there was cricket involved in here somewhere. Cricket and beer.

28th: Ummmmm... Cricket, beer and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007? I know we went to Broadway and did some shopping for dinner. Then had dinner... and watched a DVD.

29th: Lunch with the folks, J1 & T in Eastwood then off to the airport to return home. Got home and immediately unpacked, had a quick bevvy with BM and then it was off to town to see CN. We caught up over a beer or two at Lower House in Federation Square then headed off to St. Kilda to see Modest Mouse play at The Palace. Having only heard a few tracks of Modest Mouse prior to the concert, I wasn't sure what I was in for but once I saw TWO drummers and a double bass on stage, I knew I was in for a good time... and they were brilliant. After the concert, we grabbed a couple of travellers and headed down to the beach where I was given a brief astronomy lesson on the constellations of the southern hemisphere. Now, I might be having one of Corkars' blonde moments when I say this but I swear I saw the Big Dipper, only it's called something else here... The Giant Pot or something. Whatever. I was never good with astronomy.

30th: Hmmmm. Drawing a blank here. Hung around at home with CT. Had a quick beer with A&L and their new edition, Frankie the French Bulldog... Oh yeah! Had dinner with Momma Julie and then it was off to the Glasshouse to play my last gig. Can't believe I forgot about that. Actually, I can because it was a rather uneventful evening. Thank you to those who came out... even though none of you read this blog. Hehehe...

31st: We tried to keep this day as lowkey as possible. Had a few drinks at home. Headed to the Glasshouse for its final hurrah. Came home for the midnight hour. Went to sleep.

1st: It was like Christmas morning in our house. Everyone was up early and nervous wrecks for what the day had in store for us. We'd been planning this one for a while and it was finally upon us. First we headed off to 'Nurse Betty' at Altitude for a wee bevvy and then our limo arrived, taking us for a scenic drive down Beach Road and Beaconsfield Parade. Then it was off to 'Give It Up' at Waterfront City, Docklands, where we spent the rest of the day and part of the night. There was such a random mix of people there. Caught up with old friends I hadn't seen for years, friends that I'd recently made and even made new friends... All in all, I reckon this may have been the best NYD I've ever had - And I didn't even want to go in the first place! Afterwards, it was back to the House of Sticks for a wind down. BM and I battled on the decks and tried to out-anthem each other but in the end it was a draw.

2nd: Second verse, same as the first!!! Well, we all woke up feeling a little sorry for ourselves... So we opted for the Hair of the Dog, CN and CH came around and next thing you know...

3rd: A lot of today was spent horizontal. I managed to get my work attire to the dry cleaners though. Today was sponsored by Nurofen.

4th: This day was worse than the 3rd. Nevermind that the temperature in Melbourne was hovering around the low to mid-30s all week. Gross.

5th: Got out of the house today thanks to my friend, Aspro-Clear. Went to the National Gallery of Victoria with CN and caught the Tezuka Exhibit. Also squeezed in the Sneaker exhibit and some modern art. Tried to spend my gift cards but to no avail. Tried to find a belt but there was nothing for me. Seeing as I was going back to work on the 8th, I gave myself a mini-holiday and stayed at the Oaks on Collins. Went to Girl Bar for a few hours.

6th: Mad dash to Myer to buy myself new summer pantaloons. Still no belt. Probably would have helped if I went to a different store from yesterday. Went back to the serviced apartment and spent the rest of the day watching movies and television.

7th: Back home and prepared for the return to my 'normal' life.

8th: Back in the saddle again.