I’m going to be out of the office for a couple of days; I’m going on a short field trip to get a first look at some of the sequences I’ll be working on, and identify some likely sampling sites. Some time out in the fresh air, some new and interesting rocks, and a chance to really get started on my new research; what more could a little geologist ask for?
Don’t worry though, I’ve been organised enough to schedule a couple of nice juicy posts for tomorrow and Friday. And when I get back, if you’re very good, I’ll post some photos and make you all jealous.



So I go away for a few weeks, and when I return I find that HA has run off – both physically and virtually. Must say I’m envious – I remember the day when I could up and run on a moment’s notice…
Congrats also on joining the Hive.
What else is new? The next thing you’ll be telling me is that you’ve published in Nature…
What? Bastard!
I wish upon you evil reviewers for all Eternity…
Barberton?
Like the new place. Good luck with the rocks and watch out for things that want to eat you – plenty of those down south.
Not Barberton – I do hope to get out there sometime. South of Swaziland, looking at the basal units of the Pongola Supergroup.