I recently discovered this new dating site called Singles Net and thought I may as well give it a try (not having any luck with the others). Within four days I had received approaches/enquiries from more than 20 ladies!!! That might sound good, BUT they came from places like Germany, Ghana, India, the Netherlands, USA, etc.

I do not feel inclined to pay everyones air fares out to Australia (as most of them seemed to want!) just for a handshake and "so long, sucker" which, I have been told, has happened to many others.

Amongst those enquiries, however, came a few from Australia which I will follow up - ever hopeful - so please keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer for me.

Easter Time in Bendigo

... used to be a fun time for me and my mates back in the 'good old days'. The place used to come alive with the annual Easter fair, popular girl competition, processions (including the famous Chinese dragon and decorated 'floats', marching bands, etc.), street stalls and all those things, but now...? Well, it still goes on, but I guess the fact that I have... er, 'matured' and have no one to share it with has kind of made it a 'non-event' these days. Maybe this time next year I'll see it differently - here's hoping!