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[Vicki]

Congrats, Tanvi! As Brenda says, it doesn't matter if you got in by a little or a lot, you're there.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Brenda wrote: "At the moment it is raining; beautiful, steady, reasonably heavy rain! Keep it coming......"

Please send it this way when you're finished with it. We're still waiting..."

Oh haven't you had any yet Vicki? I'm sorry, we've had good rain all day, but we're not done yet, so I'll ask Michael to send some over from Adelaide;)

[Vicki]

Had to share this from Crime Library:

Last week an Oregon man was so angry that the zipper was stuck on his wife’s nice jacket that he called 911 to get help removing it without cutting it off. When the stunned operator asked if the wife was not breathing he responded, “She’s alright she just can’t get her @$**!* jacket off, and I pissed about it!”

The operator dispatched a fire crew in a non-emergency capacity to the couple’s home.

The agency, WCCCA reported the call on their Facebook and Twitter pages, saying, “Our non-emergency number (503-629-0111) is not only for non-urgent police issues! It can and should also be used for non-urgent fire issues.”

Listen to the 911 call

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Had to share this from Crime Library:

Last week an Oregon man was so angry that the zipper was stuck on his wife’s nice jacket that he called 911 to get help removing it without cutting it off. Wh..."

Oh my! What a loser!

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I can't even... did he not care that he was tying up the line that is meant to save people's lives? *facepalm*

And thanks guys! :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

It is raining so hard in Sydney right now that flooding is a distinct possibilty.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "It is raining so hard in Sydney right now that flooding is a distinct possibilty."

The gardens will be loving it though:) Stay safe!

[B the BookAddict]

Phrynne wrote: "It is raining so hard in Sydney right now that flooding is a distinct possibilty."

Still no rain here:( I'm thinking those greedy South Aussies might have used it all up:P

[Sally906]

Monsoonal trough has dropped up in the north as well. We have been having beautiful rain all day. Pity I have to be at work instead of at home enjoying it

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Monsoonal trough has dropped up in the north as well. We have been having beautiful rain all day. Pity I have to be at work instead of at home enjoying it"

Hope it doesn't reach flood proportions Sally...

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "Monsoonal trough has dropped up in the north as well. We have been having beautiful rain all day. Pity I have to be at work instead of at home enjoying it"

Hope it doesn't reach f..."
Doesn't flood much in the city. One suburb does but only at high tide. Water might come over the road but if you just drive carefully you're pretty right. Out of town it floods when the rivers come up.

For us it means not chocolate and listen to the rain :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Enjoy the rain drops then;)

[B the BookAddict]

A walk to our Botanic Gardens yesterday revealed that our Grey headed flying foxes have returned early: http://www.standard.net.au/story/2061...

and boy, they still smell:P

[B the BookAddict]

Anyone notice that Personal Messages are not working?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Bette Bookworm wrote: "Anyone notice that Personal Messages are not working?"

What part Bette? I can do all I need to with mine?

[B the BookAddict]

Brenda wrote: "Bette Bookworm wrote: "Anyone notice that Personal Messages are not working?"

What part Bette? I can do all I need to with mine?"

it's okay now:P But I kept getting error msg when I hit 'send' yesterday. ??? who knows?

[Dale]

Bette Bookworm wrote: "Anyone notice that Personal Messages are not working?"

I haven't had any problems with mine Bette.

[B the BookAddict]

Dale wrote: "Bette Bookworm wrote: "Anyone notice that Personal Messages are not working?"

I haven't had any problems with mine Bette."

I don't know, maybe it was me. I shouldn't drink in the mornings, haha:)

[Michelle]

Just in case no-one else would get this update (I have to for my work) Matthew Reilly will be featured on The Bottom Line this Saturday at 4pm on Channel 9. Apparently they will be chatting about how he comes up with his plot lines and how he achieved his success.

[Dale]

Thanks Michelle

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michelle wrote: "Just in case no-one else would get this update (I have to for my work) Matthew Reilly will be featured on The Bottom Line this Saturday at 4pm on Channel 9. Apparently they will be c..."

Thanks for sharing that information Michelle:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

We have just had (and will probably have more) a massive thunderstorm with torrential rain! The gardens are loving it so much they are flooded! But it was hitting the front of the house, so towels are stuffed along the bottom of the roller doors, and I've had to mop the entry way as it pelted in there! Beautiful rain:) A shame it can't come down a little less forcefully! I'm sure there will be flash flooding around the area too...

[Sally906]

Brenda wrote: "We have just had (and will probably have more) a massive thunderstorm with torrential rain! The gardens are loving it so much they are flooded! But it was hitting the front of the house, so towels ..."

I love storms! But their side effects can be a bit dire :)

We had lovely rain this morning which was good because I was hit with massive dizzy spells and had to stay home. Couldn't even read as my eyes didn't want to cooperate :) got a clean bill of from doctor so that's good :) Apparently I have loose rocks in my ears causing my balance to go haywire! Am reading fine now.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We have just had (and will probably have more) a massive thunderstorm with torrential rain! The gardens are loving it so much they are flooded! But it was hitting the front of the ho..."

"Loose rocks" sounds rather awful Sally! I hope you'll be ok...

[Leonie]

Sally906 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "We have just had (and will probably have more) a massive thunderstorm with torrential rain! The gardens are loving it so much they are flooded! But it was hitting the front of the ho..."

Ah, BPPV? Nasty...

[Sally906]

Leonie wrote: Ah, BPPV? Nasty... ..."

Yep that's what it was - has settled down now :)

[Leonie]

Glad to hear it, Sally, it can be just horrible. Take care!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sounds like fun Michael, and yes a shame she didn't have a bigger audience..

[★ Jess]

Once heard a comedian saying the smallest crowed he played in front of was 4 people. Half way through his show 2 of them got up and left, so he just sat at the remaining couple's table for the rest of the evening and finished there.
They then drove him back to his hotel afterwards.

[Vicki]

Yay, my rain dance worked. Unfortunately, I must've done something wrong - a lightning strike took out the power for eight hours. :)

[B the BookAddict]

Vicki wrote: "Yay, my rain dance worked. Unfortunately, I must've done something wrong - a lightning strike took out the power for eight hours. :)"

still no rain here:( my lawn is even past mouth-to-mouth, I think:P

[Vicki]

I hope you get rain soon, Bette. Our lawn died months ago, but being on tank water, we appreciate every drop we can get. :)

[Vicki]

Oops, it posted before I finished. I was going to add that I had visions of you with dry grass sticking out of your mouth as you gave your lawn the kiss of life. :)

[B the BookAddict]

Vicki wrote: "Oops, it posted before I finished. I was going to add that I had visions of you with dry grass sticking out of your mouth as you gave your lawn the kiss of life. :)"

that's usually me; splat, face down on the grass but only because I've tripped. I must be the clumsiest person God put on this earth, lol:) Just maybe when I was young and silly and following the group, there might have been a cigarette paper involved but I'm old and more sensible now:P

[Vicki]

Bette Bookworm wrote: "Just maybe when I was young and silly and following the group, there might have been a cigarette paper involved but I'm old and more sensible now:P"

You crack me up. :D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Yay, my rain dance worked. Unfortunately, I must've done something wrong - a lightning strike took out the power for eight hours. :)"

We had a massive storm yesterday afternoon (as I mentioned) and we found out this morning that a lightning strike hit the garage of a house a couple of streets away, exploding it in flames and pretty much destroying the house. No insurance either the poor things!

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/210...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Oops, it posted before I finished. I was going to add that I had visions of you with dry grass sticking out of your mouth as you gave your lawn the kiss of life. :)"

LOL!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Bette Bookworm wrote: "Just maybe when I was young and silly and following the group, there might have been a cigarette paper involved but I'm old and more sensible now:P"

You crack me up. :D"

We like to think we are Bette!! And Vicki;)

[Dale]

Sally906 wrote: "Leonie wrote: Ah, BPPV? Nasty... ..."

Yep that's what it was - has settled down now :)"

I had no idea what this was so just looked it up. Glad to hear it's settled down, Sally. Doesn't sound fun at all.

[Sharon]

Brenda wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Yay, my rain dance worked. Unfortunately, I must've done something wrong - a lightning strike took out the power for eight hours. :)"

We had a massive storm yesterday afternoon (as I..."

It is horrible when things like that happen.

[Sharon]

Vicki wrote: "Oops, it posted before I finished. I was going to add that I had visions of you with dry grass sticking out of your mouth as you gave your lawn the kiss of life. :)"

That is very funny, would have choked on the wine had it been later LOL

[Vicki]

Brenda wrote: "Vicki wrote: "We had a massive storm yesterday afternoon (as I mentioned) and we found out this morning that a lightning strike hit the garage of a house a couple of streets away, exploding it in flames and pretty much destroying the house. No insurance either the poor things!"

Oh no, how awful for those poor people. Please let that be the end of their run of bad luck. No one should have to endure all of that.

But why oh why do some people not insure their homes? Especially as it must've been freehold (insurance is usually mandatory with mortgages). I've never understood why anyone would take that risk with their largest investment/asset.

[Faye]

Oh we have rain, beautiful rain! How exciting, I can hear it running into the tanks.

[Vicki]

Faye wrote: "Oh we have rain, beautiful rain! How exciting, I can hear it running into the tanks."

Such a lovely sound. (We're on tank water, too.)

[Kathryn]

No rain up here in Brissie. But so steamy... Bring on some rain.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

And now we have just found out about my brother-in-law, who decided to go fishing at 6.30pm last night; he forgot he'd taken the car, was walking home in the dark and fell into a drain - he was incredibly lucky he didn't hit his head as there were rocks in the bottom, and his head went under water. He couldn't get out, and his poor wife had gone looking for him, found the car and his shoes but not him! The helicopter's spotlights found him at 12.20am this morning! He is OK - back at the caravan now - but has been read the riot act by the rest of the family (and probably the police!)

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/210...

[Kathryn]

Brenda wrote: "And now we have just found out about my brother-in-law, who decided to go fishing at 6.30pm last night; he forgot he'd taken the car, was walking home in the dark and fell into a drain - he was inc..."

That's awful, Brenda! A scary time for everyone... Good thing it wasn't during winter. At least he's back safe and sound!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Kathryn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "And now we have just found out about my brother-in-law, who decided to go fishing at 6.30pm last night; he forgot he'd taken the car, was walking home in the dark and fell into a dra..."

Yes thank goodness Kathryn! We are both pretty shaken up; it's my husband's brother! The tales of fishermen lost usually have an unhappy ending - we are very lucky!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Vicki wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Vicki wrote: "We had a massive storm yesterday afternoon (as I mentioned) and we found out this morning that a lightning strike hit the garage of a house a couple of streets away, ex..."

I have trouble understanding why people don't either Vicki!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Faye wrote: "Oh we have rain, beautiful rain! How exciting, I can hear it running into the tanks."

It's great isn't it!