Tuesday 23rd I could put it off no longer the time had come for my thyroid to be removed. I was admitted to The Mount hospital after I finished work and had a visit from the anaesthetist about 8.00pm as Kimbo was leaving. Kaye the girl in the bed next to me said she didn't envy me as she’d had hers done yesterday, had a terrible night last night and is going home tomorrow…..ominous! Time to sleep. Next morning I was allowed my last drink at 5.45...

We love Fremantle and all it has to offer. The beautifully restored old buildings and those that aren't and the narrow streets and all the secrets they hold. The round house was one such building. We spent hours in the Maritime Museum and the replica HM Bark Endeavour which should be slipped in 4-5 months. Fremantle Gaol had us spellbound, although it was very spooky. The sense of despair and hopelessness was everywhere and it was hard to imagine that peop...