From a blog that didn't make it...
2nd February 2008:
The newest Townsvillian, I mean Townsvillain, is actually a Brisbane-ite. I have been transferred to Townsville for work, and I figured, why become just another regular local of Townsville, when I can become the ultimate villain?

Honestly, I probably won't do anything evil, however I have been set a number of challenges, which I will detail at various points on this blog.

Challenge #1:
Move to Townsville
Challenge #2:
Climb Castle Hill (on foot)

That's enough challenges for now...

26th February 2008:
So, I've been in Townsville for a few weeks now. Challenge 1 was completed either on the 4th February when I flew to Townsville or the 13th February when I moved into my flat. Take your pick..

Challenge 2 (climbing Castle Hill) was successfully completed on Sunday the 24th February at about 6.30am. Wohoo!

The picture to the left contains the view from my front yard. I like it.

Actually, I really like Townsville - it is a lovely place to live. I've never felt so incredibly welcome so quickly before. On the Wednesday evening that I moved into my new place, my neighbour to the right, Katherine, came over to introduce herself and welcome me to the neighbourhood. I'm not used to meeting my neighbours... on Thursday I met Steve, my neighbour to the left. On Friday I met Holly and her two little boys (Steve's other neighbour). Then I met Steve's wife Ilonka who is Croatian. The block is called 'Olivia' and I attended an 'Olivia' barbeque last weekend... this whole friendly people living next to you thing is a bit strange...

The sunrise at the start of my climb:

The view from the top!