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[Mish]

Jacqui wrote: "Where is the sun today ? It's like winter in Melbourne."

I agree Jacqui. It is dreadful, isn't it?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wonderful Zoey! Enjoy while you can, as Mish says. It's also wet and cold here in Newcastle, with severe weather alerts happening, but as Margaret says, we need the rain!!

[Jessy]

This is how Cairns weather has been today



Sunny, but its clouding over!! Top of 30 degrees humidity at 61%!! lol I hate to brag but I love this time of year!!! Nice and warm but without the massive humidity of the wet!!! Plus the days are warm enough to warm the pool for me to collapse in after my training nightly lol

[★ Jess]

It was like
8 degrees here.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

★ Jess wrote: "It was like
8 degrees here."

I know, what is wrong with Adelaide at the moment, Jess??!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Jessy wrote: "This is how Cairns weather has been today



Sunny, but its clouding over!! Top of 30 degrees humidity at 61%!! lol I hate to brag but I love this time of year!!! Nice and warm but without the mass..."

Cairns would be great right now...when we went on holidays up there a couple of years ago, we went in August...it felt humid to me then! But the locals said no, it wasn't humid then;)

[★ Jess]

Brenda wrote: "★ Jess wrote: "It was like
8 degrees here."

I know, what is wrong with Adelaide at the moment, Jess??!!"

Our last english lesson was spent lying on the lawn under the beautiful blue sky. Today we sat indoors with the heater on, freezing.

[Tracey]

It's been pouring with rain all day here in 'sunny QLD' or at least, in my corner of the world. I love the rain but hate the side affects - the dogs smell bad, my laundry & bathroom always get wet & Robbie [the husband] does nothing but complain all day long - it'd give anyone a migraine I swear!

I mentioned previously that I'd written an actual letter to my best friend... she's a fabulous lady and we've been friends for over 20 years now. Well she received the letter today and rang me, in tears no less, to say how beautiful it was and what a change from her normal mail. I expected her to be shocked/surprised by the letter but had no idea it might reduce her to tears. I had just said in the letter basically how much I appreciated her friendship over all the years and how supportive she has always been of me and my, sometimes, crazy ideas. We've decided from now on we're going to actually write to each other at least once a month so we each have something we can keep - unlike a phone call or text message. It felt kinda nice :)

[Margaret]

Tracey wrote: "It's been pouring with rain all day here in 'sunny QLD' or at least, in my corner of the world. I love the rain but hate the side affects - the dogs smell bad, my laundry & bathroom always get wet..."

That's so lovely, Tracey: and very true: emails don't have the keepsake value of letters. Maybe the world should be reminded of this.:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh Tracey, that's so absolutely gorgeous! How nice:) It's such a shame that letter writing has gone by the way of all other un-modern things, but nice that you will continue with it!

[★ Jess]

Tracey thats gorgeous! I've kept a number of text messages by screen shotting them, but its certainly not the same. Thats a lovely idea in todays world.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Very ordinary weather at the moment, I'm afraid...the only good thing is, the gardens are happy (and the ducks!)

[Dale]

Brenda wrote: "How's this for an absolutely beautiful sunset at our front door last night!!

Beautiful I adore sunsets and sunrises.

[Tracey]

Well, the rain has stopped but it's left a very cold wind behind. I've got to go shopping this afternoon but I'm not really looking forward to going out in the cold... I'd rather snuggle up in bed with a book.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

It's freezing here Tracey:(:(

[Margaret]

Brenda wrote: "It's freezing here Tracey:(:("
It's cold and wet in Sydney, too, and the wind gusts quite strong at times.

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Im cold and sick in Melbourne if that makes any one feel better

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh Melanie...bad enough being cold, but definitely not nice to be sick as well! Get better soon:)

[Margaret]

Melanie wrote: "Im cold and sick in Melbourne if that makes any one feel better"

Get Well, Melanie!

[Mark]

Melanie wrote: "Im cold and sick in Melbourne if that makes any one feel better"

Melanie -- it certainly makes *no one* feel better that you're cold *or* sick. Do you have a space heater you can use to warm your immediate environment? I'm sure we all want you to bundle up and get well.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "We apparently had snow at Mount Lofty yesterday. Just to give you an idea how cold it was here brrrrr."

Snow in the Adelaide Hills for the first time in October in 100 years Michael!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mark wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Im cold and sick in Melbourne if that makes any one feel better"

Melanie -- it certainly makes *no one* feel better that you're cold *or* sick. Do you have a space heater you can ..."

I think we are all digging out our heaters again now Mark, I know ours had taken it's summer place in the garage...but needs to be back out now!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "This weather is weird Brenda. We have a few 27c days coming up soon. One minute im in shorts and a t shirt next jeans and a jacket bah.

And hope you get better soon Mel. :)"

This time last Friday it was 34 and we were all melting! Beach weather for lots of people....now it's less than half that!

[[deleted user]]

yea what was with the 29 degrees in melb then 15 the next day!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Not sure what's happening with the weather at all Mel!!

[Jessy]

Melanie wrote: "yea what was with the 29 degrees in melb then 15 the next day!"

That's classic Melb weather!!! Its worse in summer where it can be 40 degrees one day and 25 the next!!! Your body just can't keep up with it!!! One of the reasons I hated living in Melbourne!!!

[Margaret]

Michael wrote: "If i had known there was snow at Mt Lofty yesterday i would of gone down there. I would to see it. Oh well will have to head over to Victoria some time to check it out."

I'd love to see snow, but the roads look too dangerous for me.:)

[Tracey]

Get well soon Melanie - we definitely don't want you to be cold or sick :)

As for snow - I lived in New Zealand for two years when I was younger and saw lots of snow [first time for this Gold Coast beach bunny] and after the initial 'oh that's so pretty' all you end up with is that it's cold, wet and white! Snow is fine when it's outside your window on a chilly night while you're rugged up warm in front of a roaring fire, otherwise it's just plain miserable. And snow fights aren't all they're cracked up to be either - no one likes frostbitten fingertips, trust me lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

How true Tracey:) Words of wisdom!

[Dale]

Have to admit the weather is crazy at present. We lost power in huge storms Friday, and it was freezing, then Saturday and today the sun is out. Just been out for a walk.

[Tracey]

I know what you mean Dale - I'd dusted off the bikini and banana lounge and then went running for the doona again - just bizarre :)

[Mark]

Margaret wrote: "Michael wrote: "If i had known there was snow at Mt Lofty yesterday i would of gone down there. I would to see it. Oh well will have to head over to Victoria some time to check it out."

I'd love t..."

It NEVER snows here. When .01 inches descend from the sky, the schools immediately close. No one knows how to drive in it. (Of course, no one knows how to drive, anyway.)

[Dale]

Beautiful today. We've just come back from a whale cruise. Saw a couple of whales with calves as well as seals, fairy penguins and dolphins.

[Margaret]

Dale wrote: "Beautiful today. We've just come back from a whale cruise. Saw a couple of whales with calves as well as seals, fairy penguins and dolphins."
How lovely! We saw dolphins near a beach overlooking Botany Bay a few months ago and it was a wonderful sight!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mark wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Michael wrote: "If i had known there was snow at Mt Lofty yesterday i would of gone down there. I would to see it. Oh well will have to head over to Victoria some time to check it ..."

Haha!! I still think you should move down under Mark;P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Dale wrote: "Beautiful today. We've just come back from a whale cruise. Saw a couple of whales with calves as well as seals, fairy penguins and dolphins."

Gorgeous! You lucky thing:) My only ever whale cruise...no whales, and I got seasick:(:( lol

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Mark wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Michael wrote: "If i had known there was snow at Mt Lofty yesterday i would of gone down there. I would to see it. Oh well will have to head over to Victoria some time..."

Haha!! Michael...is THAT why there are so many accidents on the wet roads;P lol

[Mark]

Brenda wrote: "Mark wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Michael wrote: "If i had known there was snow at Mt Lofty yesterday i would of gone down there. I would to see it. Oh well will have to head over to Victoria some time..."

Would that I could!

[Dale]

Our first whale cruise years ago we saw no whales. Sothis was better and i liked the faster smaller boat.

[Dale]

No sea sickness though.

[Tahlia]

Talking animals, there's a king parrot peering at me from the edge of my roof (sort of upside down) cheeping furiously because he wants some food. He has me well trained.

[Tracey]

I've been meaning to go on a whale cruise for ages now but still haven't gotten around to it... doesn't look like it will be this year given the move and everything else that's going on.

Oh for a peaceful life lol

[Margaret]

Love2read Episode 3 is now available, and Ron and I are in it! Just received e-mail from Love2readtv, telling us.:)

[Mark]

Margaret wrote: "Love2read Episode 3 is now available, and Ron and I are in it! Just received e-mail from Love2readtv, telling us.:)"

That's wonderful, Margaret! Would you post the URL, so everyone can see it. (The presidential debate just concluded here in the States, so I've been distracted, but I'll have a look for it now.)

[Mish]

That's great Margaret :)

@Mark Here's the link to the thread http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[Mark]

Ok, just found it. Herewith the link to Margaret's love2read video:

http://love2readtv.com.au/love2readtv...

[Margaret]

Thanks, Mark and Mish!

[Faye]

Hey guys, just thought I would share with you what a wonderful day we had today. We walked in the annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk. Our family raised $2360.00 for the cause. We walk in this every year, as our son has Type 1 Diabetes. Great to see everybody out there supporting these wonderful kids,very family orientated day and everybody being happy and doing their bit for a great and supportive foundation.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Faye wrote: "Hey guys, just thought I would share with you what a wonderful day we had today. We walked in the annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk. Our family raised $2360.00 for the cause. We wal..."

Wow congratulations Faye! Fantastic effort, and a great cause, as of course you know very well.

[[deleted user]]

Faye wrote: "Hey guys, just thought I would share with you what a wonderful day we had today. We walked in the annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk. Our family raised $2360.00 for the cause. We wal..."

Congratulations!!! Great job.