Clarry O’Mare, 62, has always loathed the afternoon sun streaming into his Surry Hills terrace. Finally he decided to install a blockout sunscreen. “Next thing I knew, blokes would turn up at all hours.” Over the last few weeks Clarry estimates there have been hundreds. “Tradies, businessmen, all types. I never knew Surry Hills was so friendly! I invite the blokes in for a cup of tea. I’m never sure what they’re after, they seem a bit toey when they arrive but a cuppa generally settles them down.”