A Dry Tuesday

Mutterings continued.

The wind's a little chill outside. I was on the verandah talking to Dad on the phone and I had to come inside. It got nippy! I did get to see a flock of Black Cockatoos fly over, which was nice.

From the "Well, if you're going to pay them peanuts..." file: "Monkey works for the government

A langur monkey has been employed by an Indian government minister - to scare away other monkeys."

From the "They Don't Make Actors Like They Used To" file: "Billie Piper quits Dr Who

Billie Piper is set to follow Christopher Eccleston by quitting Doctor Who, according to reports.

The 22-year-old, who plays the Doctor's sidekick Rose Tyler, is said to be leaving after three episodes of the second series." Apparently they were both knackered after filming a series. Diddums.

And finally the "My Career Obviously Hasn't Taken Off Like I Thought It Would" file: "Friends Stars Set To Reunite

Could it be that we haven't seen the last of Central Perk and those six impossibly glamorous New Yorkers - who call themselves Friends?

There's chat that they may reunite for one last project - which could bag them each £10 million."