Better Loosen Up died yesterday. He was 30 years old. We knew him as BLU. He'd been one of "my boys" at Living Legends since around 2006. I was very fond of him. I didn't photograph him racing, save for my very first trip to the Cox Plate in 1992 when I was a complete novice. There might be a frame or 2 if him but I'm sure they won't do him any justice. Justly I photographed him at the farm and during his public appearances. He was a lovely gentle soul and I feel very sad.  I realise that I must start updating my Blog on a far more regular basis and not only do it when a special horse dies.  Memory recollections are a strange thing though. Take today for instance. I'm sitting in my car before I head inside Moorabbin Hospital for a routine appointment with my nice physic who treats the stupid swelling I get as a result of losing lymph glands in Sept 2014 when I was diagnosed with a pretty nasty cancer. Driving here triggers all sorts of unpleasant memories ...

We spent New Year's Eve 2015 in the harbour city Sydney.  It comprised of taking the kids to the 9pm fireworks in Balmain which was terrific.  Darren and I then walked back down into the depths of Balmain to the Wharf and watched the midnight fireworks.  I've never seen real Sydney Harbour fireworks.  They were terrific.  It was more than a little bit romantic too, and a lot of fun.  Welcome 2016, we are so pleased to meet you.