Never trust the Canberra weather forecast for Easter. Pack enough clothes for a trip to the Antarctic via a few days in Phuket and you should be fine. I think there's a Vinnies at Kingston if all else fails and you need an extra layer or three.

Mrs B from B tells me I should act my age. Tough love!

She told me I should make the supreme effort and wake up bright and early on Sunday morning for some Ozcatter hymn singing. Gosh, I hope there's still the tradition of a sly liquid "pick me up" to assist with those high harmonies! My hip flask will be running dry by Sunday.

Our band, Señor Cabrales, is 'resting' from the National this year but I'll be hosting the Broadcasters Forum on Monday afternoon for anyone interested in chatting about the folk music we hear on Australian radio. All 'Catters welcome, of course.