I hope all is well with your friend,
He probably is. Colby is a tough ole bastard (he's a barrister to boot) but I still have some worry. I've known the man for 9+ years and he's my favorite Aussie. He lived in Darwin for a while then moved to Vanuatu. His internet connection was never better than dialup, so there may be some time before I hear. Still though, I worry.