I've been lamenting my limited access to the internet, and Paddy's been remarking how Vicky sometimes has to go all the way into school if she wants to do some work and access the web. The arrival of a leaflet brings us the answer.
WOW is a consumer electronics chain and they're pimping a load of special offers. One of them is a laptop with good spec, wireless capability, and a bargain price. We decide I'll buy it and use it initially and, when I've finished with it, Vicky will have it. It's a beautiful and elegant plan.
So I drive over to WOW, buy the laptop, and bring it home. The rest of the week, The Rig, The Laptop and I travel around Brisbane and the Gold Coast, looking for wireless hotspots. There are websites that list loads of them, and I discover that 99% of them are lies. But Coffee Club in Springwood has a nice area where I can use the laptop, use the wireless and have some delicious food. Gloria Jeans in Surfer's Paradise is ok too.
I don't achieve very much this week, but I know there's no point pursuing anything in Australia, and I can't do much about New Zealand until next week. So, for now, I just drive around and generally try to not be under Paddy & Vicky's feet.
