My nephew Leo was born two years ago, and celebrated his birthday yesterday. His entry into the world doesn’t seem that long ago, and already he’s a toddler, not talking yet, but running around and making the kinds of noises toddlers do when they’re trying to express themselves. Showing people things, curious as anything, and addicted to Play School. (His previous fascination with Pingu appears to be waning.)

Of course, Jeremy just turned 9, Isaac is now in grade 6 (high school next year, ALREADY). All the family kids are growing up fast.

So, did we all get the fake SMS from Connex last night? I certainly did. Looks like lots did.

ALLAHU AKBR FROM CONNEX! our inspectorS Love Killing people - If you see one coming, run. Want to bomb a train? they will gladly help! See you in hell!

Shame they can’t spell.

The followup, later last night:

A hoax message was sent tonight to some users. Connex apologises and is investigating with the police.

Doesn’t instil you with confidence about their security. We’ve had people vandalise their trains before, now they’re vandalising their computer systems.

By the way, a bloke in Big W last night asked “Don’t you work for Connex?” No mate, I don’t. But with Channel 7 running an advert which includes the shot below (at Flinders Street Station) for the past week, I can almost understand the confusion.

Hey, at least they finally used one of those damn walking shots!

PS. 2pm Ooh, funny. My new couch arrived this morning. Shortly after that I was asked to re-create receiving of the SMS, for a TV crew. As a result, you may see my new couch on tonight’s ABC TV news.