QUICK QUIZ CAN MAKE YOU $100 RICHER

How much do you know about dengue fever?

Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regional councils are calling on residents to take the dengue quiz as part of their annual awareness campaign.

The quiz will test your knowledge on how dengue is spread, where dengue mosquitoes breed, and how you can help prevent the spread.

Everyone who enters the competition will go into the draw to win one of five $100 Porters Mitre 10 vouchers.

The annual dengue campaign is part of an EHWIM (Environmental Health Whitsunday Isaac and Mackay) initiative.

Mayor Greg Williamson said dengue was something that everyone living in the tropics needed to be mindful of.

“The wet season is upon us, and dengue mosquitos (Aedes aegypti) will be breeding,” he said.

“They breed in stagnant water around the home left in buckets, pot plant bases and containers, as well as gutters.

“That’s why it’s so important to tip out any stagnant water, throw out any rubbish lying around your yard, clean out your gutters and store items that can hold water in a dry place.”

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall said residents living in north and central Queensland communities needed to be aware of the signs to look for when it came to dengue.

“The symptoms of dengue fever include headaches, fevers, aches and pains, nausea, vomiting and, in some rare cases, can result in death,” she said.

“If you experience any of these symptoms, please see a doctor immediately.”

Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said residents in an area prone to mosquitos should take adequate steps to protect themselves from being bitten.

“When outdoors, make sure you wear long sleeves, trousers, a hat and use an effective insect repellent,” she said.

“To prevent mosquitoes from entering your house, check your window and door screens to ensure they don’t have any holes in them.

“You can also spray surface spray at all the entry points to your house to deter insects from entering your house.”

To complete the dengue quiz and go into the draw to win one of five Porter’s Mitre 10 vouchers visit mackay.qld.gov.au/dengue. Entries will close at 5pm on Sunday, March 12, and you must be a resident living in Mackay, Isaac or Whitsunday regional council areas to be eligible.

For further dengue prevention tips visit health.qld.gov.au/dengue.

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Whether you prefer a classic cocktail or something a bit more creative, a festive drink is a great way to add a touch of romance to your Valentine's Day celebration.

With a bit of sweetness and a bit of excitement, a romantic Valentine's Day cocktail could be a classic Champagne Cocktail, made by adding a sugar cube, a few drops of bitters, and a splash of brandy to a flute of champagne. The bubbles and festive nature of champagne, combined with the sweet and slightly bitter flavor from the sugar and bitters, make for a celebratory and romantic drink.

Non-alcoholic option – use non-alcoholic champagne and omit the brandy.

Spice things up with a Love Potion Cocktail, made by mixing raspberry liqueur, triple sec, and vodka with a splash of cranberry juice and a squeeze of lime. The sweet and fruity flavors, combined with the hint of tartness from the cranberry and lime, create a delicious and romantic drink that is perfect for toasting to your love.

Did someone say Strawberry Mimosa? This cocktail is made by mixing champagne with strawberry puree or syrup. The combination of bubbles and sweetness from the strawberries makes for a delicious and romantic drink. You can also add a splash of orange juice for added flavour.

Make it pretty as a petal with a Rose Petal Martini. This cocktail is made by mixing gin, vermouth, and rose water. The addition of rose water adds a subtle floral flavour that is both unique and romantic. You can also rim the glass with edible rose petals for added decoration.

Whether you enjoy something sweet and fruity or something a bit more complex, these drinks are sure to impress your special someone.

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Dating is hard enough in this day and age – regardless of your age. But for me it’s gotten to a point where even those nearest and dearest are concerned about my lack of love life!

Scotty, my co-host, has taken it upon himself to help me along this Valentine’s Day by taking over my Tinder and entering me in our True Love on A Treadmill comp on the 16th of February. We’re getting a bunch of single men and women from Mackay and the Whitsundays to join us at Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre for a round of speed dating… at speed. If you’re unlucky in love, it’s a low-pressure way to put yourself out there. You can register on our website star1019.com.au – with prizes to also be won!

If you’re already loved up with a boo than here’s my cute but easy guide to making your lover swoon this V-Day:

● Flowers are great but they die, buy your girl a voucher to her favourite hairdresser or beauty salon instead.

● Ladies, don’t skimp on the gifts! Your man will only be a more reluctant gift giver if it’s another day he has to work out what to give you but he gets nothing in return – why not put together an IOU booklet? It could be fun, cheeky or useful!

● Don’t underestimate how romantic it can be to go sit at a nice spot like the Slade Point Lookout or Mount P Lookout with some nibbles and have a good conversation.

● And if all else fails (or you’re single) agree to gift to yourself because the person who loves you the most should be you!

Happy loving from your unlucky in love cupid,

- Kaley

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With added stress and workplace pressure rising, external family dynamics and increased living costs it’s no wonder that 1-in-5 employees took time off over the past year for mental health.

That’s 20 per cent of your workforce.

Issues faced by your employees can keep them from doing their best work and as a result can lead to high staff turnover, absenteeism, presenteeism, lost productivity and a loss in revenue.

The cost to workplaces is substantial – $10.9 billion – according to a recent PwC commissioned by beyondblue, Australian Government and the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance.

There is good news though, while there are major costs to Australian workplaces, there are also significant rewards for those who do something about it. For every $1 spent on creating a mentally healthy workplace there is on average a $2.30 return.

Creating a mentally healthy workplace involves a variety of steps with one of most crucial being the introduction of employee assistance programs (EAP).

Through employee assistance programs like selectability’s EAP+ you can support your team while supporting your business.

Employee assistance programs (EAP) are designed to support and enhance the emotional, mental and general psychological wellbeing of your employees and their family. The program is designed to boost employee’s performance by helping them to resolve personal and work-related issues.

selectability partners with organisations to deliver a range of EAP services to support employee wellbeing.

Acting General Manager Clinical Services Kate Stevens said selectability’s approach emphasised early intervention and included a range of proactive preventative measures and strategies.

“Through our EAP+ we work alongside employees and support them to build resilience, which in turn can improve workplace performance,” said Kate.

“Mentally heathy workplaces take effort from everyone. Ensuring employees are happy and well supported at work is one of the most important jobs for any employer.

“There are situations that arise that can prevent employees from doing their best work. This can lead to a reduction in productivity while also negatively impacting other employees.

“As a result, employers have come to recognise the benefits of EAP in keeping their employees healthy and happy.”

Here are four benefits of signing up to selectability’s employee assistance program…

✔  Reduction in staff turnover

Having EAP that is accessible to all can build loyalty. Employees who feel valued are less likely to be unhappy in the workplace and quit.

✔  Reduction in sick days and workplace absenteeism

Did you know that absenteeism is often a result of an employee’s personal problems? EAP encourages employees to deal with problems that otherwise left can escalate.

✔  Improve staff morale

Stress related issues including decreased performance and absenteeism affect the whole workforce not just the individual. Someone experiencing high level of stress may become defensive, argumentative and less communicative at work. EAP can help by providing support as well as an outlet to discuss their issues.

✔  Increase performance and productivity

Those dealing with unresolved issues tend to lose sleep. They may also lose concentration, have accidents, overreact and underperform. Often these attitudes are infectious and will spread throughout teams. Accessing an EAP session can be a simple solution to keep the workplace healthy and happy.

Take care of your employees and they will take care of your business.

For more information email clinical@selectability.com.au or call 1800 573 253.

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When it comes to Valentine's Day, it’s often the most thoughtful and sentimental tokens that mean the most.

With Cupid just around the corner, local restaurateur Mark Laffin is offering the people of Mackay the chance to spread positivity and love this month with a unique social media experiment.

Mark “Laffo” Laffin, owner of Laffos Bar and Pizzeria at Caneland Central, is asking people to share their love for those special to them on the restaurant's Facebook page.

Participants are asked to post a photo or video of themselves as a public display of affection and love to their special someone, with the incentive of $1,000 cash for the winner on offer.

"This is a great opportunity to bring some cheer to the town during February, which can otherwise be a pretty drab month," Laffo said.

"We are hoping for people to get creative, have some fun and make others happy."

The winner will be decided based on creative effort, heartfelt-authenticity and the number of Likes their post receives.

The winners will be announced on Laffos Bar & Pizzeria Facebook page and via Messenger on February 28, 2023.

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Caption: Laffo leads the way in Laffos Bar and Pizzeria Valentine’s Day competition by posting this photo for his wife, Nicole. Photo supplied

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If you watch the national news and you’re easily spooked it would be natural to curl up in your darkened bedroom, pull the covers over your head and brace for the Armageddon that is about to rain down upon us.

War in Ukraine, Chinese spy balloons shot down over US territory, interest-rate increases strangling real estate markets, man-made climate change destroying the planet.

The message is: be afraid, be very afraid.

Well, I’m not afraid and most of the people I know in Mackay aren’t either.

The war in Ukraine is terrible and, while we feel for the people involved, there’s not much we can do about conflict in a far-away place. China is going to be an increasing issue and the US, Australia and other nations need to stand up and be bold but that’s international power politics, it’s not new and you and I can’t do much about that either.

The climate change narrative is a new religion among inner city influencers and big city media types but while we all know the environment must be looked after, those of us in the real world remember that weather extremes are not new.

These days every weather event is linked to climate change; if it’s cold, if it’s hot, if it’s dry, if it’s wet, if it’s windy … it’s all climate change and we are in peril.

But as the old poem says: We live in a sunburnt country, a land of drought and flooding rains. We always have. So we get on with work, paying mortgages, raising kids and celebrating life in a fantastic part of a wonderful country.

As for interest rate increases, they will have an impact and they certainly are in places like Sydney and Melbourne. But in Mackay, average mortgages are lower and people are getting on with life and buying properties.

I’m not going to pretend I have a crystal ball but the real estate indicators are excellent for Mackay; rental vacancies are low, unemployment is virtually non-existent, wages are generally good and our coking coal production and exports are looking good.

The real estate market has started well in Mackay this year and there is very strong activity among buyers at open homes.

The news around the Chinese economy is very promising for us. Political leadership in that country is pushing for the sort of strong economic growth we haven’t seen for some years and Bowen Basin coking coal is expected to be a beneficiary of that change.

We have diversified our export markets so we are no longer as reliant as we once were on China, however the easing of political and trade hostilities with the Chinese has created a fantastic economic opportunity for our region.

So if you see someone metaphorically curled up in the corner with the doona over their head worried about all the negativity, remind them of who we are and how good we’ve got it.  

We’re gonna be okay.

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We have all seen photos of the damage to Mackay-Eungella Road from the January rainfall event that made national headlines.

The heavy rain has also affected our road network of 1551 km of sealed and 873.43 km of gravel roads with some areas suffering damage and needing repair work. I think we have fared reasonably well, and I would like to thank our council crews who have worked to make our roads trafficable again repairing everything from a few potholes to major washouts that left some roads inaccessible.

The extent of the damage means we will qualify for QDRA funding to assist with repairs. In sites that suffer damage on a regular basis we can now claim betterment to reduce the risk of reoccurrence.

So, if the roads in your area have suffered damage rest assured we will get there to do the repairs. In situations where improvements will be made it will take a bit longer as redesign maybe necessary and then works will need to be programmed to meet crews or contractor availability.  If you have major road damage in your area that has not been attended to please call our client service centre on 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).  

As I write this the weather forecast is predicating possible cyclone disturbance off the coast, if the weather has turned bad, please remember to stay off the roads unless essential, tidy up around your home, and check on your neighbours.

Cr Laurence Bonaventura
Mackay Regional Council

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The Whitsundays helped to make aviation history this week when the first ever Bonza aircraft landed its inaugural flight at the Whitsunday Cost Airport on Tuesday morning.

With flights starting from just $49, Bonza aims to be here for ‘Allstralia’ and will open the Whitsundays up to new markets that would not have previously been able to access or afford a holiday to the region.

The new low-cost airline will also allow Whitsunday residents to fly directly to Sunshine Coast, Toowomba and Newcastle, opening up more opportunity to visit family and friends in previously unconnected areas.

A Bonza Day For The Whitsundays

The Whitsunday Coast Airport was buzzing with excitement on Tuesday morning when the highly anticipated Bonza flight touched down on schedule, bringing with it 160 passengers from its home base in the Sunshine Coast.

Chief Operating Officer of Whitsunday Coast Airport, Craig Turner, said this flight represented the beginning of a new era for local travel which will open our region up to 2.5 million people that would not otherwise be able to get here conveniently or cost-effectively.

“This is 15 months’ worth of negotiation, communication and organisation,” he said.

“We’ve built a magnificent relationship with Bonza and to see the first aircraft land and know that they are going to bring 134,000 seats to the Whitsundays is incredible.”

“It places us very well to exceed over 500,000 passengers this year which will be the first time in the 70-year history of the airport.”

Bonza Airlines will service 27 different routes across Australia, 17 of which went on sale last week.

93 per cent of these flight paths are not currently served by any other airline and 96 per cent currently have no low-cost carrier.

Within two days of opening ticket sales, Bonza sold 10,000 seats, many of them booked for the Whitsundays.

Chief Commercial Officer of Bonza, Carly Hovey, said they chose to make their inaugural flight to the Whitsundays because of the warm welcome they were given when scouting locations the previous year.

“When we made the largest network announcement in Australia aviation history a year ago, we travelled to all our destinations,” said Carly.

“And when we came to the Whitsundays there were around 200 people that had come along to meet us, to thank us, and to explain what a difference it would make.”

“They all chanted Bonza for five minutes – the support has been phenomenal!”

Bonza airline is the only low-cost airline to launch in Australia in the last 15 years and its presence will make the market a much more competitive place.

All interactions, from ticket sales to in-flight meals, are only able to be made through the Bonza app and many other services are streamlined, sustainable and modern.

“This is a chance to fly like you’ve never been able to before,” said Carly.

“There are now choices that have never before been available, we thank you for your support, and we are delighted that we are here today to deliver on our commitment.”

Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Whitsundays, Rick Hamilton, said that a whole new market will now be able to visit the Whitsundays.

“When fares are maintained at such a low price it actually means there is a whole new customer coming into the region that wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford to come here,” he explained.

“It’s a big injection for the region and we will see countless long-term benefits.”

Craig Turner said he has big plans for the future and that he is looking forward to opening even more routes with a variety of aircraft carriers over the coming year.

He hopes this will include a seasonal 10-week period of direct flights to Canberra.

“This will bring people up out of their winter, but it would also mean the Whitsundays could be the gateway to the snow!” he said.

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Image:

1: The first passengers disembark

2: Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox MP, Chief Commercial Officer of Bonza, Carly Hovey and Chief Operating Officer of Whitsunday Coast Airport, Craig Turner

3: Mayor Julie Hall welcomes the first Bonza Flight

4: Tourism Whitsundays Chair Julie Telford, Mayor Julie Hall and Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Whitsundays Rick Hamilton at the long table lunch in Airlie Beach

5: Bonza CEO Tim Jordan makes a speech

6: The dedicated team from Whitsunday Coast Airport

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For the first time in Bowen TAFE’s history, a range of specialist courses in agriculture will be available thanks to its brand-new $3.4 million upgrade which was celebrated with the opening of its Agriculture Centre Of Excellence on Tuesday.

The facility will offer advanced technology which includes a Farmbot for robotics, nutrition, soil science, biology and coding; and there’s a Growpod for monitoring stable growing environments and producing horticultural and agricultural products in all climates.

There will also be a virtual reality room providing advanced technology for emerging industry needs and a science lab.

The facility also has remotely monitored and controlled technology and devices, so that Bowen students can connect to the Rural Centre of Excellence on the Toowoomba TAFE campus.

Councillor Michelle Wright attended the opening and was excited to receive a full tour of the facilities, allowing her an insight into the high-tech modern working spaces that students can now enjoy.

“It will be a fantastic place for growing new skills and I don’t think kids today are necessarily aware of the different careers you can have in agriculture,” she said.

“Being the salad bowl of the state, we are in a really good place to help and assist our local growers.

“This facility will be a game-changer for Bowen and the agriculture industry as a whole.”

Jobs Queensland predicts agriculture industry jobs in the Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday and Townsville regions will increase by more than 10 per cent from 2020-21 to 2024-25 employing more than 10,300 workers.

The new facility in Bowen will be able to cater for this substantial growth and will be able to upskill and educate a thriving local workforce.

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Image: Bowen TAFE received a $3.4 million upgrade and opened its Agriculture Centre Of Excellence on Tuesday. Photo credit: Liz Andrew Photography

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RACQ CQ Rescue Helicopter transported a four-year-old boy to hospital after he was found unresponsive at the bottom of a pool on Hamilton Island at 1.06pm on Tuesday, January 25.

The child – who was swimming in the main resort pool – reportedly gave his goggles to his mother on the side of the pool before disappearing once she turned her back.

He was then found unresponsive at the bottom of the pool’s shallow end.

The mother, a midwife, was able to pull him from the water and commence resuscitation, according to a CQ Rescue Helicopter spokesperson.

“[RACQ Rescue] happened to be in the right place at the right time, having already landed at the airport on the island to transport another patient to medical care on the mainland,” the spokesperson said.

“The chopper medical team were alerted to the near drowning and rushed to the pool immediately to recover the child, who was by now conscious, and transfer him and his mother to hospital in Mackay.”

Queensland Ambulance Service reported the boy arrived at Mackay Hospital in stable condition and underwent further treatment post immersion treatment.

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When Harry Russell was returning home from work earlier this week, he spotted an elderly lady walking around at the end of his road looking lost.

Deciding to pull over and ask if she was ok, he was informed that she needed to get back up the hill, so he offered her a lift.

The lady gladly accepted, and the pair drove up the hill.

When Harry asked where she lived, however, the lady suddenly looked confused.

“She started giving me addresses for streets in England,” said Harry.

“And that’s when I realised, she must be living with dementia.”

With Harry’s own nan also living with dementia, he could recognise the signs and so he gently offered to help her look for her home instead.

“I was driving her around for about an hour and a half!” said Harry.

“By the end I think we’d driven down every street in Airlie Beach and then we came round a corner, and it was like a fog cleared and she said – ‘that’s my house!’”

Fortunately, a neighbour was home at the time and was able to look after the elderly woman until her daughter came home.

“We ended up having a really good talk when we were driving around and had a few giggles together,” said Harry.

“Any decent person would have made sure she got home safe and if it was my nan then I hope someone would have done the same for her.”

Harry is the proud owner of WhitCool Air Conditioning – a local company that services and supplies air-conditioning, both domestic and commercial.

He is also a really good person.

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Hi Everyone,

It was a great privilege to be nominated for an Australia Day Award this year and I was deeply honoured to walk alongside the other nominees at last week’s ceremony.

When I was made aware of my nomination for Citizen of the Year, however, I have to admit to you that I felt like a complete fraud.

What had I actually ‘done’ for my community this year?

Who had I served? What exceptional impact had I made?

Citizen of the Year is usually reserved for someone who has achieved something amazing, contributed in some incredible way or volunteered hours of their own free time for the greater good.

I had done none of this and, as a result, when I received my nomination, I felt like a fraud.

I was so embarrassed about others seeing me as a fraud as well that I barely told anyone, not even my workmates.

As the ceremony loomed, I hoped that I’d be forgotten, and I even tried to wriggle out of attending the presentations stating that I would prefer to take photos for the paper instead.

On the day I felt like a complete imposter, but then I was welcomed by the Council staff and assured that I did have a place there and that I was deserving of the nomination.

When I went up on stage with the other nominees, no-one was surprised to see me, in fact, the Mayor even smiled like she was glad I’d been nominated.

I now realise that even if it is just one person who sees the light in you, whose life you touch in such a meaningful way that they think to nominate you for an award – well that is plenty enough.

Rach

Quote of the Week: “Be the light you wish to see in the world” adapted from Mahatma Ghandi’s famous quote

Two new doctors have just arrived at Bowen Hospital and the young couple say they are excited to embark on a career that not only brought them both from Singapore to Australia but also brought them together in love.

Ruo Han Ngian and Maxswen Gozali met as students at the University of Queensland (UQ) where they studied medicine.

“We met in our first semester in our tutorial group, and it was very easy to tell we were both Singaporean. We became friends and later in medical school we got together,” Ruo Han said.

Following graduation, they decided to embark on a career in regional medicine after they graduated.

They are both excited about the opportunity to have their first rotation at Bowen Hospital and are looking forward to getting to know the staff, patients and the community.

“Everyone is so lovely and willing to help you, we think this will be a safe place to start our careers and that we will enjoy ourselves here,” Maxswen said.

For both Ruo Han and Maxswen, their path to medicine began later in life.

Ruo Han was volunteering in a low-income estate where a lot of elderly people weren’t going to doctors because they were afraid of expensive healthcare or didn’t read English.

“I thought if I had the skill set to be a doctor, I could come to them and solve a small part of the problem. That’s the training that I wanted to equip myself with and it’s why I chose medicine,” she said.

Maxswen was working for his father when he realised he wanted to pursue a career that was more meaningful for him.

When he tried medicine, he realised he loved interacting with patients and learning from other doctors.

When they came to Australia, they fell in love with the country and decided to stay.

Ruo Han is now planning to follow either a career in a medical speciality or anaesthetics and Maxswen is interested in surgery or emergency medicine as long-term career options.

Image: Doctors Ruo Han Ngian and Maxswen Gozali recently started at Bowen Hospital. Photo supplied

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An independent Queensland-based craft beer company with a brewery in the Whitsundays has gone into voluntary administration, leaving locals wondering what’s next for its Cannonvale venue.

Ballistic Beer Co - which began its local operations in March 2021 after acquiring Whitsunday Island Brewing Company – announced the decision on Monday, stating it had suffered financially during the Covid pandemic and through a product recall late last year.

Speaking with an industry publication, The Crafty Pint, company co-founder David Kitchen said Ballistic hoped to remain trading after “a massive restructure”.

“The present intention is to continue trading,” Mr Kitchen told the publication.

“The aim of that VA [voluntary administration] is just to reorganise and restore the balance sheet. And we expect to be out of it in five weeks’ time, and onwards and upwards.

The company is a local favourite and national award winner, recently making it into the top 10 of GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beer countdown – one of the largest beer festivals in the world.

As well, it has garnered popularity locally for its Reef-themed beers and philanthropic donations to local charity Eco Barge Clean Seas.

Administrators at PKF Melbourne have been appointed for the company and in a statement said their present intention is to carry on Ballistic Beer Co’s activities and to continue trading.

“We are reviewing the company’s operations, activities and financial position to enable us to provide an opinion on the company’s future. It is expected that a proposal will be received and that, if accepted, will see the company continue into the future,” the PKF statement reads.

It has been confirmed that the administration will not be felt by its related companies, Ballistic Whitsundays included -- only Ballistic Beer Company and Ballistic Springfield will be impacted.

Mr Kitchen said in five weeks’ time, they expect “the company will be in a much better shape.”

“In the meantime, Ballistic will continue trading and our product is still available in venues and in bottle shops, national chains, and for wholesale. So that doesn’t change,” he said.

Local workers were contacted for comment.

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My commitment is to encourage and support a long-term vision for a vibrant and livable Whitsundays whilst keeping our unique visitor experience. I want to see more of the successful types of low-rise development that we had under our old town plan, and it is evident, with over ten times the number of people commenting on our planning scheme compared to the last consultation that the far majority of the public agree.

It is no secret that the current lack of housing is having a negative effect on residents, rent affordability, our available work force and hindering us on taking full benefit of the recent regional boom. Not one major accommodation development has begun since our new town plan took effect.

Building affordable housing and more purpose-built accommodation for tourists is a must to keep our economy thriving, and employment within the region growing. Many low-rise developments require less funding to begin, could be finished quicker and be more likely to employ local contractors than the high-rise developments which seem to be supported by very few.

I believe a better outcome would be facilitated by a clear, concise plan supported by the majority of our residents and visitors.

As Councillors we must focus on the long-term objectives for our region, but our job isn’t just working together to set a strategic direction, it is to also serve and provide for your day to day lives, from footpaths to parkland and the Council core of roads, rubbish and rates.  

Whilst COVID may have put us behind on delivery of some of our planned works, major projects such as Proserpine Entertainment Centre, Flagstaff Hill and Shute Harbour Terminal are open for business.

While I’ve been enjoying interacting with Council Officers, I am also working on opening channels of communication with the State Government to lobby for the Whitsundays, especially concerning the Shute Harbour Road works, Shute Harbour boat ramp and Hamilton Plains upgrade.

My place in Council is to do my best to make your region yours, and to help deliver the projects and plans which matter most to you. With budgeting for 23/24 underway, the one thing I need most, to do my job better, is feedback from you.

So please feel free to get in touch with me.

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