I nearly managed to drag the date where we move the heaters out of their dark hiding places out to the beginning of June. But just 3 days short I had to concede defeat.

Markus had spent the last 3 days up in Maitland working for the Department of Primary Industries. And while he was sweating in his tiny overheated B&B room I was at home wrapped in the thick couch blanket cursing our decision to take up residence in cold, cold Sydney.

On the day of his return I finally gave in and turned on the heaters so he has a warm welcome.

So, for the record, in winter 2008 we started heating on the 29th of May.