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Glad the damage wasn't worse and you didn't lose power and lose the air con, Brenda and Michael. We had a little thunder, a little rain and that was it. Cooled down though.Like Bette if I want shopping I go out early at Holiday time mostly but sometimes the need for a coffee takes precedence. And if it wasn't for our tourists and holiday makers we probably would'nt have the coffee shops and facilities we have.
We've just had scary bullwhip cracks and huge rolls of thunder here, followed by some much needed rain. If I wasn't awake before, I most certainly am now!
We finally had a few drops of rain late last night, but no thunder or lightning. Have just put the sprinklers on to give the grass a drink and fill up the bird bath. Bracing ourselves for another 40 degree day.
Leonie wrote: "We finally had a few drops of rain late last night, but no thunder or lightning. Have just put the sprinklers on to give the grass a drink and fill up the bird bath. Bracing ourselves for another..."
Good lord! I hope where you live is well worth putting up with heat like this:)
B the BookAddict wrote: "Leonie wrote: "We finally had a few drops of rain late last night, but no thunder or lightning. Have just put the sprinklers on to give the grass a drink and fill up the bird bath. Bracing oursel..."
We're in Muswellbrook in the Upper Hunter Bette - beautiful in spring (usually) and winter and autumn, but this persistent heat this early in the season is drying everything out and the place looks very tired now. The jacaranda lined streets are trying hard, and the purple is still beautiful, but it's a slap in the face beginning to the summer!
Our poor farmers are desperate as you can probably imagine.
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We have 38c estimated for today (went up from 28c!) and it feels like that already!! Just got home from grocery shopping and boy, it's hot outside already!!
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Good work, Brenda. I've seen Malla interviewed for about 1/2hr on Foxtel. Sh..."
Thanks Bette! Was pretty stoked:)
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Have you gone outside to inspect the damage ..."
Oh that's hot Suzanne!!! No good especially as it's still spring O_o!!
Mornington Peninsula is being hit with the biggest downpour of rain, we have had in a very long time. We also have very loud thunder.
Michael wrote: "I just renewed my membership for Port Power for next season. I could of waited till just before the cut of point that was the 19th of December but thought what the hell. Now i just have to be pacie..."No point waiting Michael when you know you want to go to all the games! Don't worry April will come round soon enough and there's always the pre-season games ...
Michael wrote: "I just renewed my membership for Port Power for next season. I could of waited till just before the cut of point that was the 19th of December but thought what the hell. Now i just have to be pacie..."Renewed as well, can't wait :)
Mine renews automatically I think :D I would like to change seat but it seems like an absolute faff to do so.Also saw Guardians of the Galaxy for the first time the other night. That soundtrack is fantastic.
Yay to still having this horrible cough since last week...I'm so thrilled...It's meant less reading :( Too much spluttering to enjoy a good book :|
I'm making progress with driving. This morning, after some easy streets, I navigated around some particularly tricky traffic tamers, went under a very narrow railway bridge, through a busy roundabout, over a one-lane bridge, onto a main road, and turned at the traffic lights to start going home. :)
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Brenda wrote: "Well done Margaret:) So glad you're feeling confident! You'll be doing trips soon:)"You could be right, Brenda :)
Good for you, Margaret.gaining confidence all the time. Well done!
Dale wrote: "Good for you, Margaret.gaining confidence all the time. Well done!"Thanks, Dale :) It still seems unreal, almost...
We had 6mLs of rain! But we still need heaps more :)
We got some rain last night - first big drenching since March!!!!Lots of massive thunder and flashy lightening - BOOOOOM!
Sorry - I love storms.
Apparently all the big systems which are making you southeners hot are pushing the rains away from us - so turn your temperatures down right now you mob - you hear me? ;)
Morning Jules :)Good to hear - LOL!!!
Oh, Sally - if only... If I could, I so would!
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Lots of massive thunder and flashy lightening - BOOOOOM!
Sorry - I love storms.
Apparently all the big systems which are making ..."
We desperately want to Sally! But it's in the lap of the gods;)
I think the gods have gone on holidays - probably skiiing in Aspen or something - somewhere cool!!I spent my lunch break sitting under the airconditioning vent in the lunch room - time to return to my little cubicle :(
I have been to 2 very interesting Meet the Author events in the last week!Last Thursday, I went to see Zane Hacker, author of Antarctic Sundays: a cooking adventure in a remarkable place - he has published a lovely book that is a combination photo book, cook book and travelogue of his time working in Antarctica as a chef (amongst other responsibilities which included acting as coroner and assisting with anaesthesia if required!). He had some very interesting stories to tell! He is going anywhere and everywhere promoting his book - he seems quite keen to go to little outback towns as well, which is great. He is heading back to the Antarctic for a couple of months in a few days, but I think he intends to continue his book promotion when he returns next year.
And tonight I went to hear Cynthia Harrod-Eagles speak. I haven't read any of her books (which is rather embarrassing as she has written over 70 books!!) but am keen to read some now. She was such an engaging speaker - if anyone has the opportunity to hear her speak (I believe she is going to Sydney and Melbourne next), I would highly recommend it. She is starting a new series set in England in WWI to coincide with the 100th anniversary, the first is called Goodbye Piccadilly and is now released and set in 1914, the 2nd will be released in 2015 and set in 1915 and so on. I'm tempted to start this series, or her Bill Slider series (first is Orchestrated Death A Mystery Introducing Inspector Bill Slider), or her Kirov Saga (first is Anna)...
Cynthia Harrodsburg-Eagles books sound great. I haven't come across them yet either. I will have to have a look where she will be speaking in Sydney.Tonight I saw Robin Hobb had a bit of a fangirl moment. She signed a few of my books and gave me a Dragon pen.
OMG I don't where that Harrodsburg came from damn auto correct
Veronica wrote: "Cynthia Harrodsburg-Eagles books sound great. I haven't come across them yet either. I will have to have a look where she will be speaking in Sydney.Tonight I saw Robin Hobb had a ..."
It must have been the night for author events this evening! Glad you had a good time, Veronica!
Liam wrote: "Also saw Guardians of the Galaxy for the first time the other night. That soundtrack i..."
Only Marvel movie I've really enjoyed tbh. Chris Pratt is great.
Good morning Early Birds:) We had a little bit of piddling rain down here in Vic's SW yesterday. Enough to be annoying but not to soak the garden.
Well, about 3.30 this morning it really came down here, in buckets. Morning, Bette!
Still up early, despite the ten days in Thirroul.....
Marianne wrote: "Well, about 3.30 this morning it really came down here, in buckets. Morning, Bette!
Still up early, despite the ten days in Thirroul....."
Sadly, yes! I could do with a little sleep-in - what, with a on-the-go 2yr old staying but that's not happening. Tired grand aunt here:)
I've been teaching her that silly Hokey Pokey song. Always ends with both of us giggling stupidly and me faintly dizzy from doing the 'and then you turn around' part!
Veronica wrote: "Cynthia Harrodsburg-Eagles books sound great. I haven't come across them yet either. I will have to have a look where she will be speaking in Sydney.Tonight I saw Robin Hobb had a ..."
Very envious Veronica! I LOVE her books!
Kathryn wrote: "I have been to 2 very interesting Meet the Author events in the last week!Last Thursday, I went to see Zane Hacker, author of [book:Antarctic Sundays: a cooking adventure in a re..."
Zane came to our inaugural Scone Literary Long Weekend. He's lovely, and even cooked biscuits for a couple of our sessions :)
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Last Thursday, I went to see Zane Hacker, author of [book:Antarctic Sundays: a cooking adventure in a re..."
How fabulous Kathryn! So great to meet new authors especially ones you haven't read - we always need new authors to add to our TBRs don't we;)
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Tonight I saw Robin Hobb had a ..."
She is a very popular author (I haven't read her) but I have a good friend who loves her work, and has met her:)
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Morning, Bette!
Still up early, despite the ten days in Thirroul....."
Sadly, yes! I could do with a little s..."
LOL! Imagining it here Bette! But I bet you're having fun, and won't the house be quiet when she and her mother leave!
Brenda wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Well, about 3.30 this morning it really came down here, in buckets. Morning, Bette!
Still up early, despite the ten days in Thirroul....."
Sadly, yes! I..."
Maybe that is when some sleep ins can happen!
Very sad news about Phillip Hughes. Thoughts and prayers for his family - Christmas is 4 weeks away today and these 4 weeks will be especially difficult for them...
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Thanks, Brenda. For some reason, I don't really consider this sports news so I didn't even think of looking there! Probably because I don't follow cricket, so to me it's just an awful accident that led to the death of a young man...
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Leonie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I have been to 2 very interesting Meet the Author events in the last week!Last Thursday, I went to see Zane Hacker, author of [book:Antarctic Sundays: a cooking a..."
I've just ordered his book for my mother to give me for Christmas. Dealt with him personally - he said he loved the whole Scone experience Leonie.
He is on his way back to Antarctica in the next few weeks.
My nephew knows the bowler Sean Abbott - apparently the poor kid is devastated. My heart goes out to him as well as the family of Hughes - that poor young man has to live with this memory for the rest of his life.
Sally906 wrote: "Leonie wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "I have been to 2 very interesting Meet the Author events in the last week!Last Thursday, I went to see Zane Hacker, author of [book:Antarctic Sunda..."
That's great to hear Sally!
Woo Hoo - woke up to a good drenching of rain this morning - just what we needed!!!I hope all our SE Queensland memebers are ok and didn't suffer too much damage from that huge storm yesterday
Vale P D James. I'm sure most of us have read at least one of her bookshttp://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment...
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Agree with you, Dale. From October onwards, where I live gets really busy with holiday-makers. I've learned the trick to avoiding them is to go out really early.