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[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Georgina wrote: "This is from Get Up about the heatwave days, and fires:

"The Bureau of Meteorology added a new colour to its heat mapping index this week to represent temperatures above 50 degrees."

http://www...."

You are so dead right about the Insurance companies Gina!!! No compassion, no heart, just money grabbing sharks!

[Margaret]

It was pleasant in Sydney today: but the heat's returning tomorrow, particularly in the western suburbs. Stay cool, everyone!

[★ Jess]

ew working until midnight tomorrow
How about no

[[deleted user]]

Oh no, Jess! :( On the bright side, it's almost the weekend, so hopefully you have Saturday or Sunday off to make up for it!

[Dale]

Pretty scary around our way on Tuesday with fires. Friends of ours were evacuated and have been allowed back yesterday. So pleased to see that cooler change come in later in the evening but expected hot temps again tody so hope they have backburnt enough in the meantime that it doesn't flare again.

[Zoey]

Woke up to lovely rain, hope they are getting it where the fires are

[[deleted user]]

Send it on down our way, Zoey, when you are done with it! :)

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Seconded... i

[Elaine]

Dale wrote: "Pretty scary around our way on Tuesday with fires. Friends of ours were evacuated and have been allowed back yesterday. So pleased to see that cooler change come in later in the evening but expecte..."

Oh, Dale that is frightening. Hope that was the last of it and you guys are okay. It's going to be one of those summers. We were driving to Geelong yesterday and noticed what we thought was a dust storm but I found out later , when I looked on the CFA website, there was an actual fire in Lara. Scary!! I keep thinking that if I just ignore the threat it won't happen to us but that's just denial, I think.

[Elaine]

Zoey wrote: "Woke up to lovely rain, hope they are getting it where the fires are"

That's a relief Zoey. Were you under threat where you are? I have a friend who lives in Hobart, not sure where exactly, but I haven't been able to find out if they were affected. I'm assuming no news is good news.

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An interesting article on the increasing heat (posted by one of my mods in my Green group--yep, you knew I was a Greenie didn't you. :))
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/...

Our politicians may think discussing climate change, and how it's going to affect us all, doesn't bring in the voters, but I think they are a bunch of recalcitrant tossers. (Yes, I used Keating's word, IMO, we haven't had a good labour leader since he left!)

We are the ones burning or melting!

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Hobart is fine, Elaine. I live an hour south. Must have been impossible to breathe during the fires though!

[Vicki]

Hello all, I am a new member and have just started reading The Eighth Day by Alastair Smith, he is actually a lawn bowler who my dad plays against and Dad picked up the book and wants my opinion on it. Has anyone read it? I am a Mum of 7 and grandma (Meemo) of 8 with 2 more on the way, still working full time, love my husband, my kids, my grandkids my books and cricket.

[Mish]

Vicki wrote: "Hello all, I am a new member and have just started reading The Eighth Day by Alastair Smith, he is actually a lawn bowler who my dad plays against and Dad picked up the book and wants my opinion on..."

Hi Vicky welcome. You might like to introduce yourself in this thread here so everyone can say a big hello to you.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

No I haven't read The Eighth Day by Alistair Smith. You might have better luck in mentioning it in the currently reading thread here

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[Dale]

Elaine wrote: "Dale wrote: "Pretty scary around our way on Tuesday with fires. Friends of ours were evacuated and have been allowed back yesterday. So pleased to see that cooler change come in later in the evenin..."

Thanks for asking. We are fine. It's just the closest we have ever been to bush fire area.We had our bags packed in case but never had to evacuate.Had the radio on all the time for updates.Friends were right in the fire area but home all safe.Thankfully no lives or homes lost. Just lots of bush burnt out.Black leaves in the water while swimming at the beach this morning

[Elaine]

Dale wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Dale wrote: "Pretty scary around our way on Tuesday with fires. Friends of ours were evacuated and have been allowed back yesterday. So pleased to see that cooler change come in late..."

I'm so glad you're okay Dale. I can't even imagine what it would feel like being that close to danger and having to be on egde like that. And to actually see physical evidence of it. It's awful here in Melbourne today...windy and hot but thankfully everything seems to be okay.

[Dale]

Yes, Elaine, a friend took some photos from her front verandah and it was horrifying to see the sky all orange.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Take care everyone...heat was intense again today, with it worse tomorrow:( The poor firefighters must be completely exhausted!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Three cheers for Diana Gabaldon who celebrates her 61st birthday today."

Ooooh! She's older than me;)

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Of course -you're 21, right? ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tanvi wrote: "Of course -you're 21, right? ;)"

Haha!!! Not for awhile Tanvi;P But thanks:)

[Michael]

So it's not a coincidence that I'm reading her book?

[Elaine]

Had to leave home yesterday due to the fire at Kangaroo Ground,Vic, which is 1.5 kms away from us and of course even less in the path of a fire!!! It was our first experience of fire threat and I must say I just wasn't prepared at all!!! All good now fire has been contained. So scary. Hope all of you in NSW and other parts of Victoria are safe and taking care.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "So it's not a coincidence that I'm reading her book?"

What book is that Michael?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Elaine wrote: "Had to leave home yesterday due to the fire at Kangaroo Ground,Vic, which is 1.5 kms away from us and of course even less in the path of a fire!!! It was our first experience of fire threat and I m..."

Oh Elaine, that's bad! So sorry that happened, but so glad you're ok....scary stuff!

It was 34 outside at 7.30 this morning, and by 10am it had hit 40...it's just hovering above 40 now, but very hot with a strong wind:(

Take care everyone:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

OMG!!! It's 45 out in our back patio at the moment!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I saved this this morning



before it got to this at 3.15pm!!!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sydney is enjoying a beautiful cool change right now.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lucky you Phrynne:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

And now it's raining!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh really!!! Wow, I hope we get it too.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Yes, it's been very hot! It has cooled a fair bit, (29 out there now) and there is thunder rumbling in the distance, so hopefully we'll get lots of rain. It's supposed to be 29 tomorrow, so that will be lovely:) Glad you had nice weather today Michael:)

[Mark]

Michael wrote: "So it's not a coincidence that I'm reading her book?"

At any given moment, 73% of all known readers in the world are actually reading something by Diana Gabaldon, so it's not a large coincidence. :)

[Tracey]

Hey everyone,
It's nearly 6PM and temps are still in the high 30's - which I know is a breeze compared to what some of you are suffering but I'm not good in the heat. I've started getting migraines again because of the intense heat - my poor hubby has been wonderful, bringing me cold cloths and making sure I have the fans on me at all times plus the air-con of course but I still feel awfully sick with all this heat.

Sorry to whine - just having a bad day - I'll be better tomorrow :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tracey wrote: "Hey everyone,
It's nearly 6PM and temps are still in the high 30's - which I know is a breeze compared to what some of you are suffering but I'm not good in the heat. I've started getting migraine..."

Poor Tracey...it's horrible isn't it:( I feel for you..migranes are so bad, and when you're getting them because of the heat, you pretty much know they won't let go! Hope you're feeling much better tomorrow:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

The cinema is a great place to go when it is hot. The air conditioning is really good! I just got back from seeing Hitchcock. It was excellent, particularly if you are familiar with Psycho.

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Phrynne wrote: "The cinema is a great place to go when it is hot. The air conditioning is really good! I just got back from seeing Hitchcock. It was excellent, particularly if you are familiar with Psycho."

Have you read the book that film is based on? Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Mickey wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "The cinema is a great place to go when it is hot. The air conditioning is really good! I just got back from seeing Hitchcock. It was excellent, particularly if you are familiar with..."

No but I will now! I understand that the film played around a bit with the truth as films usually do.

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Phrynne wrote: "Mickey wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "The cinema is a great place to go when it is hot. The air conditioning is really good! I just got back from seeing Hitchcock. It was excellent, particularly if you ar..."

I read the book last year, just in time to see the movie, but I think I'll wait for DVD.

[Faye]

Cooler here today with a nice breeze, I was home alone, everyone is out and about, so I took myself off to the pictures - saw "Life of Pi" had read the books a few years ago. Movie was great, I really enjoyed it. Has anyone else seen the movie?

[Tracey]

Thanks Brenda and Michael for your sympathy - I hate being a whiner but I was feeling awful at the time. I do have Imigram tablets which can often stop a migraine before it takes hold but you only have a small window of time in which to take the pill for it to be effective and even then it only works about 70% of the time. I, too have found Panadeine Forte to be quite effective but I try not to take too many painkillers when I'm having a bout of migraines as my history has shown they seem to come in clusters for a period of time and then go away - right now I believe it's the heat triggering my migraines and there's little I can do about that. At least I have Robbie to take care of me :)

I am looking forward to seeing 'Hitchcock' - I read Robert Bloch's Psycho for the first time many years ago, long before I saw Hitchcock's adaptation and it's one of those very rare times when I felt that the movie actually did justice to the book - although, having said that I still love to read the book :)

[Ian]

I hope this cool air and rain (rain!) that we are experiencing in Sydney makes its way up the coast to those of you still suffering from the crazy heat wave we have been having.

Like the garden of Michael (in Adelaide) my "lawn" - parched to brown dust (almost) by the earlier 40 plus heat - will be perking up. I should have done some watering before the sun's scorched earth policy.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We have had a (very) little rain this afternoon Ian, but it's been extremely humid. All much better than the dreadful heat though:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

LOTS of rain in Sydney. The garden is very grateful.

[Ellie]

I am seeing the movie after i read the book, which I an starting tomorrow :)

[★ Jess]

Ive seen Life of Pi and really enjoyed it. I loved the book and it translated surprisingly well to the screen. Even if the plot-for some absurd reason-bores you, it is visually stunning. The effects and cinematography are fantastic. See it.

Hitchcock looks quite good, but I've heard it doesnt live up to the potential it has.

Ive also seen Les Mis, and would highly recommend it :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Hitchcock is probably best enjoyed by older people! There are many nods to the past - for example Hitchcock comes out and introduces the movie like he used to do for his TV programs. They also play the theme music to that show. And you have to be familiar with Psycho.

[J.E.]

Recently posted a review on Joe Golem and the Drowning city, as well as the status of the African lion.
Http://warriorechidna.blogspot.com Do hope you will visit.

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Tracey wrote: "Thanks Brenda and Michael for your sympathy - I hate being a whiner but I was feeling awful at the time. I do have Imigram tablets which can often stop a migraine before it takes hold but you only..."

I get them too, Tracey. I find Ibrofen works, but as you say, only if I take them in time. Lemon balm or lemon grass tea can help a little. Good luck! Hope they go away quickly. :)

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Just saw Shelleyrae's blog post. 50 degrees at Taree!