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[Margaret]

Thank you, Julie :) Enjoy yours, too!

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Southerly change just arrived here. Hooray! Temperature falling rapidly:)

[Neko]

14C here :|

[Margaret]

The wind is blowing, and it's cooler here (in Sydney).

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Still 35c here:(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A little cooler tomorrow Michael - high 20s/low 30s, but Sunday they're talking well over 40:(:(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Oh no that would be terrible. You wont want to do anything in that. Make sure you are stocked up with water and crank the ac. I wish there was someway of sending my weather over to you guys. :/"

Thanks Michael..that'd be good! But you've had some awful heat too lately! The air con has been on all day, and we're drinking lots of water too:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Sorry Brenda but we are really enjoying our cool change. Down to 24 now. I guess your temperature will drop in a few hours.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Phrynne wrote: "Sorry Brenda but we are really enjoying our cool change. Down to 24 now. I guess your temperature will drop in a few hours."

I hope so Phrynne! Enjoy your cool change:)

[Paul]

My brother and his wife just returned from a cruse. They returned earlier this week, the following afternoon, he went into hospital and the following morning, had his toe amputated. I was shocked. Of course, I visited him and he is good spirits but I walk away in a semi-state of bewilderment while think; how fragile our bodies are and how quickly things all too often seem to go wrong. (Some times, I indeed struggle with the crappy things that seem to happen on an all-too frequent basis). (:I

[B the BookAddict]

@Zoey, I'm another one who could easily move to Tassie for the summer.

@Everyone Can you believe how hot it is already and only November? I'm like Brenda and loathe the heat. 25C is tops for me, anything over that and I hate it.
28C expected in south-west coastal Victoria today.

@Paul It is alarming how rapidly our bodies can fail us:(

Good morning, EB's!

[Paul]

B the BookAddict wrote: "@Zoey, I'm another one who could easily move to Tassie for the summer.

@Everyone Can you believe how hot it is already and only November? I'm like Brenda and loathe the heat. 25C is tops for me..."

That is so very very true and and sometimes it also seems so very difficult to reduce how I feel into word; but oddly enough, I also feel a great need to do so. It's just a paradox.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

B the BookAddict wrote: "@Zoey, I'm another one who could easily move to Tassie for the summer.

@Everyone Can you believe how hot it is already and only November? I'm like Brenda and loathe the heat. 25C is tops for me..."

Looks like a summer house for Aussie Readers in Tasmania is in order ;) Wouldn't that be fun!

The cool change arrived somewhere in the middle of the night; my restless sleep was broken around 2.30 by a young couple leaving a (relatively quiet) party when they decided to have an argument..which of course escalated into shouting!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Paul wrote: "My brother and his wife just returned from a cruse. They returned earlier this week, the following afternoon, he went into hospital and the following morning, had his toe amputated. I was shocked. ..."

Sorry to hear that Paul..glad he's in good spirits. I guess he realizes it could have been a whole lot worse.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Brenda wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "@Zoey, I'm another one who could easily move to Tassie for the summer.

@Everyone Can you believe how hot it is already and only November? I'm like Brenda and loathe the ..."

Ooh a Summer house in Tasmania...now there's a thought :)

[Dale]

Paul wrote: "My brother and his wife just returned from a cruse. They returned earlier this week, the following afternoon, he went into hospital and the following morning, had his toe amputated. I was shocked. ..."

Dear me, what a shock. But yes, it's scary how quickly sometimes things fall apart.

[Sally906]

Paul wrote: "My brother and his wife just returned from a cruse. They returned earlier this week, the following afternoon, he went into hospital and the following morning, had his toe amputated. I was shocked. ..."

Gosh that must be a shock for all of you - hope you all recover and move on quickly

[Sally906]

Ooooh a summer home in Tassie - perfect - up in the hills so its even cooler

Like this maybe?

[Paul]

Brenda wrote: "Paul wrote: "My brother and his wife just returned from a cruse. They returned earlier this week, the following afternoon, he went into hospital and the following morning, had his toe amputated. I ..."

Thanks Brenda for your thoughts.

[Paul]

Sally906 wrote: "Ooooh a summer home in Tassie - perfect - up in the hills so its even cooler

Like this maybe?

That looks amazing; a bit like a blend of frontier American with a subtle Tudor styled undertone. In a colder moist climate, this could work well.



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[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "Ooooh a summer home in Tassie - perfect - up in the hills so its even cooler

Like this maybe?



"
Oh Sally, can you picture all of us lounging around there with our books...perfect!

[Dale]

Sally906 wrote: "Ooooh a summer home in Tassie - perfect - up in the hills so its even cooler

Like this maybe?



"
Oh wow!

[Carolyn]

Sally906 wrote: "Ooooh a summer home in Tassie - perfect - up in the hills so its even cooler

Like this maybe?



"

If it comes with a couple of maids and a chef it would be perfect!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I absolutely love that house Sally! Oh what a dream home:) Yes, all us AR friends could lounge quite comfortably, reading, sipping the odd wine - luxury!! LOL

[K]

To live in Tassie is a dream of mine and my husband's. I'd love to have a house like the one pictured on a hobby farm, which I have always wanted to have all my life, as far back as I can remember.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Michael wrote: "Had an absolute crazy day weather wise. Was pouring in the morning and had thunder and lightning. Cleared up and sun came out only for it to get overcast then pour down then have more thunder and ..."

Four seasons in one day Michael! Hope your day is better tomorrow, weather wise.. we are estimated to get 43c!!

[Sally906]

I got an owwie :(

Steamed veggies in the microwave and as I lifted the bowl the gladwrap split and covered my thumb in boiling steam.

It is SO sore! Have taken an Asprin and have a cup of iced water with thumb cooling off in it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sally906 wrote: "I got an owwie :(

Steamed veggies in the microwave and as I lifted the bowl the gladwrap split and covered my thumb in boiling steam.

It is SO sore! Have taken an Asprin and have a cup of iced ..."

Oh no Sally! That is soo painful..you poor thing. Has it blistered? You may need a doctor - burns are serious. Take care of it!

[Sally906]

No - no blister just a bad scald. Typing with left hand is interesting though :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Do you have any burn cream? After you take it out of the iced water you should keep it moist - even savlon would help if you have some...

[Carolyn]

Sally906 wrote: "I got an owwie :(

Steamed veggies in the microwave and as I lifted the bowl the gladwrap split and covered my thumb in boiling steam.

It is SO sore! Have taken an Asprin and have a cup of iced ..."

Ouch! Steam burns are the worst Sally!

[Sally906]

I have detol antiseptic cream :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh good, that will certainly help...hope you can sleep ok tonight...dose yourself up with pain killers Sally:)

[K]

Well, really, our proper dream is to live in the UK for a few years on an ancestry visa (my husband's grandmother was born in Maidston, Kent, so he is eligible). Tassie is our second dream place with Victoria coming in third. :P just somewhere on he cusp of the country and city where I can have all the animals I want. I can be a country girl again, but Allan can still have some of the creature comforts of the city. That's our dream.

[Faye]

Sally906 wrote: "I got an owwie :(

Steamed veggies in the microwave and as I lifted the bowl the gladwrap split and covered my thumb in boiling steam.

It is SO sore! Have taken an Asprin and have a cup of iced ..."
Ouch, that would hurt! Take care. Don't think you should do housework until that mends.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

No you're right Faye...just reading is all she should do;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "No - no blister just a bad scald. Typing with left hand is interesting though :)"

Sally, Aloe Vera 100'/. Gel from supermakets or chemist...magic! It dries on the wounded area like a thin skin and is very effective pain relief.
*Also, I agree with Faye that you shouldn't do housework..or anything else..except "read", until it mends! ;) hope its not too sore...steam burns are the worst.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Paw paw cream is also very good. I carry that with me in my handbag everywhere!

[B the BookAddict]

Hello Sunday morning Early Birds:)

Muggy here yesterday but only 28C, thank goodness. I'm discovering that one does not get much reading done with a 2yr old running around. Unless of course, they are said two yr old's books!

[Dale]

Hope it heals soon Sally.

[Sally906]

Morning all. First one awake in the household this morning (even woke the beagle up).

Enjoying the peace and quiet - listening to the birds.

[Sally906]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Sally906 wrote: "No - no blister just a bad scald. Typing with left hand is interesting though :)"

Sally, Aloe Vera 100'/. Gel from supermakets or chemist...magic! It dries on the wounded area lik..."

Usually have some of this - but of course didn't yesterday :(

Found an anti- itch cream we use for insect bites and that really helped :)

[B the BookAddict]

Hi Sally:)

I use Solosite Wound Gel 50g Tube for burns. Last year, I was cleaning the Sandwich Maker when it was still hot. The lid slammed shut on my knuckles and I got 2nd degree burns there. Doctor told me about Solosite; it's magic - cooling, gel so not sticky, has a sort of anaesthestic(??) stuff in it which soothes the pain.

Hoping your thumb heals quickly but recommend complete rest and only Reading Is Allowed until healed.

[Sally906]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Hi Sally:)

I use Solosite Wound Gel 50g Tube for burns. Last year, I was cleaning the Sandwich Maker when it was still hot. The lid slammed shut on my knuckles and I got 2nd degree burns there. ..."

Thanks Bette (B) am visiting the chemist when it opens in a couple of hours

[Marianne]

My advice for FIRST aid for a burn is keeping the affected part in COLD water for as long as you can, hours if possible, before applying anything. (Of course, this is often not practical!) After the burn has happened, the heat of it is still damaging tissue so cold water (but NOT ICE against the burn, as this can damage too) helps to prevent further damage to tissue. I know of a lass with a very bad scald to her hand who kept it in cold water overnight, refreshing it when the chill went off it, and it did not blister or scar.
And reading while healing is proven to speed that up.... trust me, I'm a pharmacist.

[Sally906]

And reading while healing is proven to speed that up.... trust me, I'm a pharmacist.



LOL @ Marianne

I had my thumb in iced water for about 5 hours last night only applied the cream when I went to bed.

Is a bit swollen this morning and stiff but not as agonising as it was last night and is not burning anymore. My hubby is the one who has the silly accidents not me!

I certainly did the reading.

[Carolyn]

Marianne wrote: "My advice for FIRST aid for a burn is keeping the affected part in COLD water for as long as you can, hours if possible, before applying anything. (Of course, this is often not practical!) After th..."

Is that the advice you give to all the patients Marianne? Reading to take their mind off the pain?
Lol ;)

[Paul]

Brenda wrote: "Paw paw cream is also very good. I carry that with me in my handbag everywhere!"

Yes, I also use Paw-Paw cream. It's like a Salv. and it works a treat. :)

[Leonie]

This thread is full of ouchy stuff today!

I'd second reading to take the mind of pain as well. (I'm a physio...)

As far as stuff goes, well at 11.30am today it was 40.3 and still rising. Will be hiding inside reading, writing and folding the washing I think. Or maybe hibernating until summer's over.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Leonie wrote: "This thread is full of ouchy stuff today!

I'd second reading to take the mind of pain as well. (I'm a physio...)

As far as stuff goes, well at 11.30am today it was 40.3 and still rising. Will b..."

Its the same here Leonie! I have just been outside trying to put some temporary shelter over some of my more (not usually) fragile plants, I have umbrellas up and shelters draped all around! Can't do anything more...poor things :(