Safe in my backyard

Yes, you're exactly right, Winifred - though I do understand your point of quick convenience, too, Lina - we shouldn't encourage these firms by serving ourselves and doing somebody out of a job.  I hadn't thought of it this way, even though I constantly whinge to myself about the lack of service these days.  I get especially irritated at having to fill in online forms myself, to save the company time and effort.  And, of course, I think we all hate having to put our own petrol in and having nobody to check the tyre pressure (which I simply never do).


Back to less stressful things...these orchids are growing in the backyard.  They are simply beautiful, aren't they?


Lina, re The Frankincense Trail - Raani was in the 4th episode, in Jordan.  SBS had Egpyt on iView (or whatever they call it) until a couple of days ago, so maybe they'll have the Jordan one on next.  There are several places online where you can download it but I never dare try these things - you have a look and let me know.  Raani appears in the Petra scenes near the beginning, and Kate Humble mentions that his mother comes from NZ.  Read the book and be amazed at how anybody could put up with the primitive conditions!
I mean there are Bedouins and Bedouins...