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Not sure where to put this rant. Today I ventured out to the 'big smoke' for the first time in about 8 months + to get some leather . I've been avoiding heavily populated areas because of COVID . My supplier is over 2hrs away in Perth WA , they're also an agent for NSW Leather Co. . While I did phone ahead, and they are very helpful, didn't have everything I needed, except the few hides I regularly use , just enough to tie me over., so I grabbed whatever I could. I could have it couriered out, but I like to see what I'm buying. The remainder of my order is at least 1 month away as a result of massive floods in the east, one of the main rail lines connecting the east with west got washed out and has only just opened, and on top of that, we're still dealing with COVID. Operators can't work if they have COVID....putting all freight services under pressure, causing all sorts of issues. Shop shelves are nearly empty . Our state 'gubment' even changed trucks rules to allow triples into supply yards etc. to catch up. On top of this, thanks to Poo Tin 's war, the price of fuel has gone through the roof. 'But wait theres more', as they say in the ads ..... Many events, markets , fairs etc. have largely been cancelled...and ........my local regional town council decided to "redevelop" the main street ...and the carpark where I hold my regular stall, and what a major f** up its been. .......... Thats me out after 12 loyal years, with no guarantee of a return, thanks a bunch I'm working solely from home now , may as well be in lockdown . Dam it, time for some chocolate!!! **sigh** Sure hope things are a bit easier for you where ever you are ? HS