Hackers, Violence and Heat

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Spent New Year's Eve with the fine crew of 2600 at their private function at RMIT. Fine people, fine conversation and a fine time had by all.

Unfortunately on the way home I was set upon by a group of thugs who decided that I was a "faggot" (is the hair? my short shorts? how do they know?) and such state deserved bodily violence. caseopaya stepped in to my defense, bless her brave heart, and was unfortunately on the end of a few receiving blows as well.

Some by-standers called for the police and half a dozen turned up within a few minutes to drag the offendors away. We're OK, having a few cuts and bruises. We both have splendid shiners on our right eye and caseopaya has a nasty cut on her nose. My glasses are lost (I have a spare set) and my Serdar Argic t-shirt is destroyed. :/

Many years ago I remember Melbourne as being a safe and enlightened city, where people prided themselves on their style and looking or being a little unusual was a source for compliments, not attacks.

It's been a tad warm here as well. "The bureau at 10am changed its estimated top temperature forecast to 33 — only to see the mercury bounce back in the afternoon and hit a record for New Year's Eve of 42.9 at 5.14pm. It was still a roasting 42.1 at 7pm."

I had other things to write about as well, but they'll have to wait for another day. Last night's events have a certain proirity.

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caseopaya is taking it emotionally somewhat worse than me (I am, after all, a "spirit-level").

I have a some bruising on my ribs and head; the former are fairly sore (heh, kick a guy whilst he's on the ground, right?), but I reckon I'll be fine in a couple of days.

Thanks for your concern... We'll soldier on..