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Hey there Jack,

Finally a word from the antipodes. First, sorrow and beatings of the brash for not writing sooner- but things have just buzzed and hummed so fearsomely --- we arrived here --- we haven't had a chance to do anything but grit our teeth and hold on.

Got myself --- in a conference (yet another!!) almost as soon as we arrived and started teaching as the --- culture --- practically as soon as I stepped off the plane.

Australia is not the --- democracy Ur's Myth and folk love claim- (the swaggie and bushmen are burned beneath unparted English --- and Big Mae --- "Bauyo" Patterson and Henry--- in their graves.

Howsoever the beaches are great and --- the old imperial career in getting some well-needed sun.

Just to prove how crazily small this world's getting- I got an invite to a party to welcome --- ---, the Nigerian writer who was chief --- in the 3 --- drama al UMKC --- July- So after saying goodby in Miami would say 'ello in Sydney 4 weeks later!

Haven't heard a word from --- Ray- so I don't know whats happened on the film of you. Let me know if the tom tams bear