3 February, 2026 09:01

Well it happened, sort of. I woke at 3AM to lights going past, down they went and jammed themselves into no space and surely pissed off everyone they woke around them.

Their reverse gear had a beep to ensure it.

Then up to the water tank they come, with torches, twelve feet away. And talk loudly and – why are girls the loudest – giggle. Fifteen minutes, as though it’s midday and you can laugh and yell.

Foreign language.

Sure enough, come daylight, two rooftoppers they disturbed got out if there. I felt disgusted for them. What had so wrongly hit them and they’re doing the right thing. And now, 9AM, the culprit arseholes are not making a peep – enjoying the quietude they disturbed.

…Chilly this morning. Like autumn or early winter. Loving that.

9.55 AM

Moved to the spot I should have taken yesterday. Bucket of water acclimatising, but it’ll need hot water. Sun’s out and warming up but it was cold. Car had a tiny bit of trouble starting. Cool wind now.

I think I’ll probably paint today. Just getting used to not having to “move on”.

A lot of psychological pitfalls in homeless living

Anyway, a day where I’m entitled to be here.

1.30 PM

Two Forestry utes serviced and left, then the last remaining vehicle. Only me left.

Painting, after a shower earlier which I got away with re gas burner.

And affixed a new sensor before a late lunch.

4.30 PM

Dinner cooking. A trailer camper arrived nearby, so far so good. Bega River paintings had a big session but a long way to go. Only just started, so no problems. Topped up the Bluetti that needed it. Sun still clear.