General thoughts
I fear that my recent illness and interest in financial material is not from natural causes, and may be related to my recent abduction.

At first I thought the distorted sound, bright lights, ghostly voices, and the distinct impression of an anal probe were merely the side effects of eating extra-hot curry after a few too many beers. After some careful reflection I feel that I cannot dismiss this incident out-of-hand, no matter how normal and trivial it may seem to be.

My only vivid memories were that of things that were humanoid in shape. I distinctly remember one of them having a beard, but did not catch sight of the rest of its face. They were wearing white lab-coats, did not speak, and appeared to be drinking instant coffee. I remember trying -- without success -- to convince one of these creatures that the ground coffee was much better, even if it took longer to brew.

My next memory is that of waking the next morning with a blocked nose and a strange desire to read TaxPack 98-99. I suspect that I may be suffering from the effects of mind-control, mood-altering drugs, or even DNA manipulation transmitted through a virus vector.

The virus-vectored genetic manipulation scenario is unlikely, but must not be ignored. While I believe that I am no longer contagious, I may have unwittingly affected others with my illness. This could prove disasterous, and could cost the Australian Taxation Office hundreds of dollars in claims that replacement nerf-darts and mini-pumpkins are work related expenses.

I am investing in an Aluminium Foil Deflector Beanie to guard against mind-control, and sipping lemon-and-honey to combat the mood-altering drugs and sore throat.

Work/GnuCash/Quote.pm
Nothing to report as my illness is adversely altering my mental capacity to write code. Will be spending the day in bed. Dancer was kind enough to send me a get-well e-mail. I'm glad to see that my workmates care about my health and continued well-being.