NSW Department of Fair Trading shows how not to do publicity

Step 1: Issue a press release that is reported on but doesn't give enough detail for consumers to take any meaningful action.

Step 2: Don't put the press release in the "Media releases" section of your web site, and put no information about the issue anywhere on your web site, least of all the home page. This works even better when the company involved doesn't seem to have a web site.

Step 3: Wash your hands of the problem, after all you did warn everyone! Too bad if nobody can work out exactly what products have been recalled.

I suppose our recently-installed bathroom light/fan/heater is okay since it is branded "IXL" which isn't in the ABC article's list. Though I've got no confidence about anything being accurate there.

The end

Geo: -36.982510,147.142761 The end All over unfortunately. A great last day. 18cm of snow overnight made for great runs. In the morning I rode the chutes in Heavenly Valley. The afternoon I did a bunch of slushy runs down Blue Ribbon. Loads of fun. We've got a couple of hours of driving to our overnight stay, them driving home via Canberra.

Great morning

Geo: -36.976593,147.147796 Great morning Lovely morning today, though the weather looks set to deteriorate. Yesterday afternoon we discovered some lovely and quiet runs that tested our skills. Now happily working the wide black runs. I've really been enjoying the steeply banked runs, sliding up the sides for the turn. Some of there runs are almost a half pipe. I'm pretty happy with my progress this week, though my turns still need some practice.

Visibility: excellent

Geo: -36.984936,147.144996 Visibility: excellent This view from our apartment window is what the Hotham web site describes as excellent visibility. Fortunately it's a little better further down. The snow is getting a bit plowed up, especially since half the lifts are closed. Still having fun though. We're doing xmas tonight in our apartment. Roast leg of lamb, veg, sprouts, all the trimmings.

White out

Geo: -36.978000,147.147763 White out This morning started out beautiful and sunny. When I got up to pee at dawn the view out the window was spectacular. I got some photos on my real camera. About 1000 clouds started moving and and the peaks are now completely covered. The visibility is very poor and I did a brilliant face plant when I dropped down a lip I couldn't see. Currently heading lower where you can still see.

On the piste

Geo: -36.988866,147.145640 On the piste Up early this morning to hit the slopes. It's a really interesting resort and we've covered a fair chunk of it. I'm quite happy with my boarding. First run and I nailed my turns so I haven't forgotten too much.

Eden

Geo: -37.054151,149.943536 Eden View from Ben Boyd National Park near Eden. We had a fun night last night with an Elvis and Johnny Cash impersonator at the local pub. Driving up to Mt Hotham today and snowboarding tomorrow!

Orbost

Geo: -37.707143,148.454433 Orbost In retrospect an anti logging sticker in Orbost might not be a brilliant idea.

Don's chainsaw furniture

Geo: -35.650248,150.292883 Don's chainsaw furniture In South Durras on our way to the snow. Don's been proving his manliness with the chainsaw. Beautiful weather! Off to Eden next.

Brogo dam

Geo: -36.489320,149.741006 Brogo dam We're back in my old stomping ground near Bega. This is the big dam that supplies the area. Seems smaller than back when I was a kid.