Homeward bound

Sat in the airport with Pete at 04.30 waiting to check in for our Quantas flight at 07.35.  Pete is confident that we can upgrade but I question his abilities to do this  on the basis he hasn't been able to negotiate himself a single room at the hotel all week. Clive surprised us all tonight at one minute past midnight (well not Lons as we was tucked up in bed) announcing it was his birthday - he certainly kept that quiet but many happy returns mate.  Clive was quick to point out that his birthday will last 31 hours taking account of the 7 hour time difference - as if he needs an additional 7 hours!
It's times like these that you reflect on your family and what they mean to you.  I've missed them desperately and it's only been an hour since we said goodbye back at the hotel.