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[C.A.]

Leonie wrote: "We've had the weirdest weather in the Upper Hunter today! Began bright and sunny, clouded briefly, then the biggest crash of thunder followed by a few drops of rain, pea sized hail, and now it's pe..."

Just checked the radar and looks like we're in for a similar afternoon. I planted six punnets of petunias yesterday, all sitting up happily, hope it doesn't hail. They are just babies, it's too soon!

[C.A.]

Phrynne wrote: "We are getting similar weather to that in northern Sydney right now. Thunder is rolling around in the distance.
I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hou..."

Hope the storms pass before you get on the plane.
Your trip sounds great. Are you doing The Hermitage?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Uh oh - the hail just arrived here. Fingers crossed for your petunias. If they were in my garden right now they would not be happy.

[Sally906]

Phrynne wrote: "We are getting similar weather to that in northern Sydney right now. Thunder is rolling around in the distance.
I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hou..."

Have a wonderful time - will be a great adventure for you :)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

I think it's time for honey chicken and fried ice cream on the way home...

[C.A.]

Liam wrote: "I think it's time for honey chicken and fried ice cream on the way home..."

On the way home? Where oh where do you get such a ... treat??

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

There's a Chinese takeaway on my route home :)

[Kathryn]

Phrynne wrote: "I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hours. We are going to cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg. Can't wait:)"

Hope you have a wonderful time, Phrynne! I guess you've got a couple (or more) of books packed ;-)

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: "We are getting similar weather to that in northern Sydney right now. Thunder is rolling around in the distance.
I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hou..."

That sounds fabulous Phrynne! Have a great time and do post some photos for us to drool over :)

[C.A.]

Liam wrote: "There's a Chinese takeaway on my route home :)"

I see from your profile that you're from Adelaide, my old home town. When I was your age, the only "on the way home" eateries were fish 'n chip shops, Hungry Jacks (foot long hot dogs) and Kentucky Fried Chicken ( but no fried ice cream). Adelaide is great for food now, I love visiting family and friends there, always get well fed!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Kathryn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hours. We are going to cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg. Can't wait:)"

Hope you have a wonderful..."

I've got 14 books on my kindle and four paperbacks in case of emergencies and for when over reactive cabin staff make you turn your kindle off on take off and landing.
Do you think that will be enough?
:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "We are getting similar weather to that in northern Sydney right now. Thunder is rolling around in the distance.
I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in..."

I think I should be able to manage some interesting photos especially in St Petersburg.

[Leonie]

Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hours. We are going to cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg. Can't wait:)"

Hope you ..."

And the news is that as long as it's on aeroplane mode, you can now leave it on! Yay! Have a great time, Phrynne. As for whether you have enough books - do we ever have enough?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Have a great holiday Phrynne...although it sure sounds like that's a given ;)

[Leonie]

And on a very silly note. I brought bones and a bit of a raw meat treat home for the cats and dogs. Dogs are very happy.

My cat (Nosey) is snarling, growling and hissing at his piece of meat and 'killing' it. Sigh... he's weird.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Leonie wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hours. We are going to cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg. Can't wa..."

Is that every airline though? During the course of this trip I will be flying Etihad and Air Baltic. I have doubts:)

[Carolyn]

Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hours. We are going to cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg. Can't wait:)"

Hope you ..."

As long as you have wifi you can always buy more kindle books! Hopefully you'll be too entertained by the scenery to want to read too much ;)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Have a great holiday Phrynne...although it sure sounds like that's a given ;)"

Thanks Julie. I shall certainly try.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "We are getting similar weather to that in northern Sydney right now. Thunder is rolling around in the distance.
I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hou..."

Have a wonderful time Phrynne! We'd love to see lots of photos when you arrive home:)

We have received an alert warning of thunderstorms, hail, strong wind etc for this afternoon...from Port Macquarie down to Bateman's Bay apparently!!

[C.A.]

Leonie wrote: "And on a very silly note. I brought bones and a bit of a raw meat treat home for the cats and dogs. Dogs are very happy.

My cat (Nosey) is snarling, growling and hissing at his piece of meat and '..."

I wonder if Liam is doing that with his honey chicken and fried ice cream ....

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hours. We are going to cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg. Can't wait:)"

Hope you ..."

Make sure you take your kindle charger;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Leonie wrote: "And on a very silly note. I brought bones and a bit of a raw meat treat home for the cats and dogs. Dogs are very happy.

My cat (Nosey) is snarling, growling and hissing at his piece of meat and '..."

Lol! A video of that would be great Leonie!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hours. We are going to cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg. Can't wa..."

It's packed:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

C.A. wrote: "Leonie wrote: "And on a very silly note. I brought bones and a bit of a raw meat treat home for the cats and dogs. Dogs are very happy.

My cat (Nosey) is snarling, growling and hissing at his piec..."

Haha!! Now that makes the imagination work overtime;)

[Dale]

C.A. wrote: "Two hours of writing, a tea break then I stepped outside - and it's windy and about to rain. Missed my moment! Wind chill straight off the alps - too cold to walk, even rugged up. Should have gone ..."

Had a very short walk in between thunder and heavy rain and our dog wondered why we didn't keep going! Maybe better tomorrow for a longer walk.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hours. We are going to cruise from Moscow to St.Peter..."

Anything like me, that's the first thing to go in!

[Suz]

Phrynne wrote: "We are getting similar weather to that in northern Sydney right now. Thunder is rolling around in the distance.
I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hou..."
Sounds absolutely fantastic Phrynne, enjoy and leave this crazy NSW weather behind!! I think you've got enough reading material ;)

[Dale]

Phrynne wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "We are getting similar weather to that in northern Sydney right now. Thunder is rolling around in the distance.
I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off o..."
Have a great time Phrynne.

[Carolyn]

Leonie wrote: "And on a very silly note. I brought bones and a bit of a raw meat treat home for the cats and dogs. Dogs are very happy.

My cat (Nosey) is snarling, growling and hissing at his piece of meat and '..."

He sounds very cute! Hope he enjoys his treat once he's finished 'killing' it.

[Leonie]

Carolyn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "And on a very silly note. I brought bones and a bit of a raw meat treat home for the cats and dogs. Dogs are very happy.

My cat (Nosey) is snarling, growling and hissing at his piec..."

There will need to be much floor washing after he's finished it!

And I just had the most improbable image of Liam doing the same thing after your comment Phrynne!

[Kathryn]

Phrynne wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hours. We are going to cruise from Moscow to St.Petersburg. Can't wait:)"

Hope you ..."

Hmm, you should be OK...! Safe travels!

[Veronica ⭐️]

Liam wrote: "I think it's time for honey chicken and fried ice cream on the way home..."

I've never even thought about takeaway fried ice cream. We've only had it when we eat in. Hmmmm I can't wait now until we have Chinese takeout again

[Sharon]

Phrynne wrote: "We are getting similar weather to that in northern Sydney right now. Thunder is rolling around in the distance.
I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hou..."

Have a fabulous holiday, Phrynne :)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Leonie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "And on a very silly note. I brought bones and a bit of a raw meat treat home for the cats and dogs. Dogs are very happy.

My cat (Nosey) is snarling, growling and his..."

Which comment was that Leonie?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "And on a very silly note. I brought bones and a bit of a raw meat treat home for the cats and dogs. Dogs are very happy.

My cat (Nosey) is snarling, g..."

It was actually C.A.'s comment Phrynne:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Hey everyone i am back finally. Had my old faithful router die on me on Sunday so bought a new one yesterday only for it not to work. So now i have another one from a different brand that works per..."

Welcome back Michael:) I had actually wondered where you were, and hoped you were just busy at work, not sick!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "I'm fine Brenda. It was a scary few days with out the net at home. :)"

LOL!! Yes I can understand that!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hey Phrynne, not long now till you settle into wait mode at the airport;)

[Marianne]

Phrynne wrote: "We are getting similar weather to that in northern Sydney right now. Thunder is rolling around in the distance.
I have just finished packing my suit case. I'm off on my holidays in a couple of hou..."

Ooh, can I carry your bag? Have a great time!

[C.A.]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "And on a very silly note. I brought bones and a bit of a raw meat treat home for the cats and dogs. Dogs are very happy.

My cat (Nosey..."

Ooh yes, author's credit puleese! ASA rules. LOL

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Hey Phrynne, not long now till you settle into wait mode at the airport;)"

Just locked my suitcase and now I am sitting back wondering what I have forgotten.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Hey Phrynne, not long now till you settle into wait mode at the airport;)"

Just locked my suitcase and now I am sitting back wondering what I have forgotten."

It's too late - that suitcase is locked! lol What time does your flight leave tonight?

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Hey Phrynne, not long now till you settle into wait mode at the airport;)"

Just locked my suitcase and now I am sitting back wondering what I have forgotten."

It's ..."

9.50. It's a horrible time actually because by the time it has taken off and they have served dinner it's after midnight and I am exhausted. And sleeping on a plane isn't good at the best of times. Still it's the price we pay for going to exciting places:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Hey Phrynne, not long now till you settle into wait mode at the airport;)"

Just locked my suitcase and now I am sitting back wondering what I have for..."

Served dinner?? At that hour?? Wow! Yes you'll definitely be exhausted:( Do you take a sleeping tablet to help you sleep while flying?

[Leonie]

Phrynne wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "Leonie wrote: "And on a very silly note. I brought bones and a bit of a raw meat treat home for the cats and dogs. Dogs are very happy.

My cat (Nosey) is snarling, g..."

Oops! That was CA's comment!

I wonder if Liam is doing that with his honey chicken and fried ice cream ....

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Hey Phrynne, not long now till you settle into wait mode at the airport;)"

Just locked my suitcase and now I am sitting back wondering..."

I've never tried a sleeping tablet. I just close my eyes and hope for the best. Also tablets would not mix with the alcohol ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "I've never tried a sleeping tablet. I just close my eyes and hope for the best. Also tablets would not mix with the alcohol ;)"

Hahaha!! Priorities!! lol

Well, as you must be soon boarding, have a safe journey, and enjoy your reading! You'll probably finish your first book before you land:)

[C.A.]

Hubby just got swooped by a maggie right outside our back door! First swoop of the season. Is that how you know spring has arrived in Oz?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

C.A. wrote: "Hubby just got swooped by a maggie right outside our back door! First swoop of the season. Is that how you know spring has arrived in Oz?"

One of the ways, that's for sure!

[Valerie]

C.A. wrote: "Hubby just got swooped by a maggie right outside our back door! First swoop of the season. Is that how you know spring has arrived in Oz?"

Yes definitely! Apparently we have the most aggressive birds here in Australia. It's the noisy mynahs that I hate (I think that's what they're called - the grey ones with the nasty faces!)