I was at a party in those parts only a week ago ( 25 min walk down the hill off Kissing Point Rd) and marvelled at the bushiness of it all; a nightmare if there were a fire.
I have an idea that what was the Mackerras house was in those parts as well.
In Canberra now in the 4 th consecutive day where max temp has reached at least 37 degC. Worst for us, our evaporative cooler packed up in the first such day, so we have spent much of the time in the local licensed club or in the National Library, both of which have been air-conditioned. Nights do naturally cool in Sydney, but even here the minimum of the third night has been about 25 deg.
And of course, today there is a strong westerly wind from the places further inland, which is even hotter. WE're keeping an eye out for bushfires in this region. The fires are already widespead in Victoria.
No cool nights here, alas. It’s been anywhere between 22-26 last few days. It’s hit 38 here in inner Sinny despite a bit of a breeze and 42 out west. It’s even scorching in the Blue Mountains.
Put some wet washing on upstairs verandah a few hours back & 2 large towels now bone dry: lighter stuff dry in 30 mins.
Have not stepped out except to water plants: bet all the airconditioned places are chockers.
Hoping for cool change much later today and some rain tomorrow.
I am sure we'd all be happy for some water down south FD! Cheery husband and I were commenting this morning that we are amazed that we still actually have some green grass in our area, though I have definitely noticed parts of the lawn browning off the last couple of days. I am not complaining though with fires in Vic and too much water in Qld, it's not a problem to worry about!
Sorry to hear about your aircon @Tukai, I am sure aircon people are working very hard and getting many call outs at present. We've been working our own pretty hard and I had been wondering how hard we can push it. If we can give it a rest tomorrow, it will probably be a good thing.
Lots of Summernats traffic on the road this morning as Cheery husband and I went out for our usual Saturday outing.
Wildfires burning all over the place in the Cape and Overberg, and water restrictions in place so lawns look like dust bowls. We're hoping for early winter rains this year. Orchards looking good though, an abundance of ripe peaches and plums, with trays of Cape Brown and White Genoa figs appearing on roadside stalls so I am planning to make a Croatian dish with a fig and walnut sauce. If I can find the recipe I used two years ago.
Cooler here today with rain this afternoon. Felt virtuous early this morning after grocery shop then tripped on kerb ( thanks Birkenstocks) bruised knees, scraped elbow and scraped thumb. A bit stiff & sore but could have been worse. # 2 daughter subjected me to a lecture about steps ( not involved) but at least found the last of the ibuprofen & dosed me. Oh the embarrassment of it all!
Ouch, @Sojourner! These mishaps aren't helped by bruising more easily with age. I bumped my hip against the corner of a kitchen drawer the other evening (reason: tonic and a teeny tot of GIN) and now the hip is black & looks as if I've been kicked by a mule.
You aren’t wrong,MO. Can’t even blame the demon grog at that early hour. The nuns of my adolescence would have said serves you right for missing Mass. not much to choose between them and atheist daughter😂
I tripped on the curb of King William St and Rundle Mall in Adelaide a few years ago, also Birkenstocks involved. Odd, because I wear them most of the time. I suspect I wasn’t lifting my feet up enough. Wasn’t hurt, thanks to learning a stage fall in my youth, but some kind people asked if I needed help. Commiserations to Sojourner.
The cool change has arrived in the bush capital, much more pleasant today.
Glad to hear you are on the mend @Sojourner. Glad to hear the cooler weather has meant you've been able to keep up your walking @Gee D.
I too have been glad of the cooler weather @Sicut Cervus. I was looking at our grass the other day and I can't believe it needs cutting again! I might push it out a few more days though before getting Cheery son onto the job. I loved the heavy drop of rain we had, but of course now the weeds are going mad again!! Grr.
Cheery daughter is off to the capital built on lots of gold money for a few days. She's seeing a musical going to the Bot Gardens and other touristy things. I am sure she will have a good time. Now that Cheery husband it back at work Cheery son and I will return to our regular routine. I'm trying to encourage him to read more this year, we'll see how long that lasts!
This afternoon a friend is coming for coffee and I'm looking forward to catching up on their news of family and Christmas time. Taking down a few more Christmas decs before she gets here. I honestly thought I was finished, but keep seeing small ones that I've overlooked.
I finally got Cheery son onto the mowing yesterday and we are enjoying a couple of days of cooler weather. I was very relieved that predicted large hailstones did not come our way, this week, but saw a poor olive farmer on the news last night who had received a bit of damage about 45 mins drive away from us. I felt so bad for him.
I was also shocked to see the flash flooding around the Great Ocean Road and am hoping that the authorities will be able to get the clean up done without too many "watcher" and others who like to mess around in dangerous conditions.
So grateful for the RFS and the SES and all others who come out to volunteer in times of crisis.
Heavy rain predicted for today but no sign of it so far thank God. Amiable spouse fortunately in go slow mode so he isn’t leaving a trail of mess behind him wherever he goes.
#2 daughter still visiting from UK and for last 5 days “working from home” between 8 pm and 3 am AEST. So she was out like a light until just now. She is off to a wedding later and probably will not get in till the wee hours. Good luck to her.
Up early & on bus to next suburb to feed son’s cat then back to put out wash, empty dishwasher ( big dinner last night with spouse, both daughters and #1 daughter’s lovely other half), then ( finally) a coffee.
Off to matinee @ Opera House ( Madam Butterfly God help me).
Hi Everyone. My computer had a tantrum. I thought it was dead but when my neighbour came over to sort out the tablets, which both have some kind of problem, she resurrected it. (I have very helpful neighbours).
D's death hit me much harder than any others because he was a younger than me and I stupidly expected him to outlive me. We were in touch a few times a week and he helped with a lot of the practical stuff as I don't drive and am unsafe climbing higher than a couple of steps.
Then a few weeks after his Celebration of life I went into hospital for a planned hysterectomy. (I think it's more than a co-incidence that the sound of the word "wrecked" is contained in that term.)
I think I'm almost recovered from that, but every now and again I get a sharp pain that tells me I've overdone it. As I heal and remember to take things more gently I feel than pain less frequently.
So glad to see you again, @Huia. Go carefully because IME a hysterectomy is exhausting and it can take a long time to get back energy and ease of movement. So sorry about D.
Ferocious heat continuing in my corner of the world and last night MOSQUITOS.
So glad to see you back @Huia and I'm glad to hear you are recovering, even if it is a slow process. Did you neighbours take care of Aroha for you? They sound very nice and it must have been a relief to have your computer back!!
Ferocious heat seems to be the order of the day @MaryLouise as we will be in the high 30s by the weekend. Hopefully no mosquitos!
Very cloudy today which has kept the temperature down, though I have been feeling quite hot as I've decided to wash down the walls in our family room in the hope we can paint them, maybe at Easter. I am really having an aerobic workout moving furniture as well as moving the steps and going up and down to do the actual washing. I am very unfit!!! I have decided will give the wall washing a break after tomorrow as area near the TV is involved as well as cabinets. I think tomorrow I can get away with just doing above the roller blinds and behind the cat tower, which won't take too long.
Under our sink (after some plumbing business that husband attended to) I discovered some magic white sponges and I've been using those to see what kind of grot I can deal with around the place and have been very pleased with my efforts. That was a very happy discovery!!
Just in from watering potplants and flicking a bit of water over the lawn, which is lovely and green around the edges, but looking very dead in the middle. I suspect it's wintergrass weedy stuff which has died, so good riddance to that!
@Huia I very rarely post, but read the Ship almost every day. I've missed your posts and am very glad to welcome you back. I had a hysterectomy many years ago and recovery does take time - be gentle with yourself. The death of good friends us indeed hard to bear.
I have stupidly overdone it, but now I have some books I'm going to take it easier. I've spoken to the young woman who mows my lawns and she's coming in on Monday to move stuff from around the 2 defunct heat pumps so that I can have a new one installed, which will be heavily subsidised due to the suburb I live in and being a superannuitant. I am looking forward to being warmer this coming winter.
Another infrequent lurker/poster who’s glad to see that you’re around, @Huia, but it would have been even more happy-making to know that you are well post-op, and that you weren’t grieving a loved friend.
And another infrequent poster who is glad to see you back.
Dull and overcast here, despite the forecast for a mostly sunny day. We're doing nothing special today, just our usual walks and coffees. AFAIK no ceremony in the local park either.
We went with others from the parish for our annual Australia Day picnic on the shores of our biggest saltwater lake. Sunny and breezy when we left home, cloudy and blowing a gale when we got to the usual park. Quick consumption of lunch, pack up, return home. Better luck next year.
I hope you are enjoying your books @Huia and that they are helping to pass the time pleasantly. I think one thing that's difficult when told not to overdo things, is that you don't actually know you've done too much, until you've done it! I hope you are getting over the having done too much without too many problems.
Sorry to hear your picnic was spoilt by the wind @Barnabas_Aus, better luck next year, indeed.
We've not done anything particular to mark today, it's been the second of our heatwave days, so we are staying inside and doing not very much. I started a new book today, so I think I'll be right to ride out the rest of the heatwave, that will keep me occupied.
Cheery daughter had to work today, so she'll have a day up her sleeve that she can take as a leave day some time later in the year.
Cheery husband and Cheery son have been working on some 3-D printing projects, so that is keeping them pretty much amused and busy.
I'll be out after dinner watering the garden to give it a fair chance as the days get hotter.
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I have an idea that what was the Mackerras house was in those parts as well.
And of course, today there is a strong westerly wind from the places further inland, which is even hotter. WE're keeping an eye out for bushfires in this region. The fires are already widespead in Victoria.
Put some wet washing on upstairs verandah a few hours back & 2 large towels now bone dry: lighter stuff dry in 30 mins.
Have not stepped out except to water plants: bet all the airconditioned places are chockers.
Hoping for cool change much later today and some rain tomorrow.
Sorry to hear about your aircon @Tukai, I am sure aircon people are working very hard and getting many call outs at present. We've been working our own pretty hard and I had been wondering how hard we can push it. If we can give it a rest tomorrow, it will probably be a good thing.
Lots of Summernats traffic on the road this morning as Cheery husband and I went out for our usual Saturday outing.
The cool change has arrived in the bush capital, much more pleasant today.
Weather much cooler and light rain also in inner Sydney.
Taking it slow.
I too have been glad of the cooler weather @Sicut Cervus. I was looking at our grass the other day and I can't believe it needs cutting again! I might push it out a few more days though before getting Cheery son onto the job. I loved the heavy drop of rain we had, but of course now the weeds are going mad again!! Grr.
Cheery daughter is off to the capital built on lots of gold money for a few days. She's seeing a musical going to the Bot Gardens and other touristy things. I am sure she will have a good time. Now that Cheery husband it back at work Cheery son and I will return to our regular routine. I'm trying to encourage him to read more this year, we'll see how long that lasts!
This afternoon a friend is coming for coffee and I'm looking forward to catching up on their news of family and Christmas time. Taking down a few more Christmas decs before she gets here. I honestly thought I was finished, but keep seeing small ones that I've overlooked.
I was also shocked to see the flash flooding around the Great Ocean Road and am hoping that the authorities will be able to get the clean up done without too many "watcher" and others who like to mess around in dangerous conditions.
So grateful for the RFS and the SES and all others who come out to volunteer in times of crisis.
How are things in other parts of Oz?
#2 daughter still visiting from UK and for last 5 days “working from home” between 8 pm and 3 am AEST. So she was out like a light until just now. She is off to a wedding later and probably will not get in till the wee hours. Good luck to her.
Up early & on bus to next suburb to feed son’s cat then back to put out wash, empty dishwasher ( big dinner last night with spouse, both daughters and #1 daughter’s lovely other half), then ( finally) a coffee.
Off to matinee @ Opera House ( Madam Butterfly God help me).
D's death hit me much harder than any others because he was a younger than me and I stupidly expected him to outlive me. We were in touch a few times a week and he helped with a lot of the practical stuff as I don't drive and am unsafe climbing higher than a couple of steps.
Then a few weeks after his Celebration of life I went into hospital for a planned hysterectomy. (I think it's more than a co-incidence that the sound of the word "wrecked" is contained in that term.)
I think I'm almost recovered from that, but every now and again I get a sharp pain that tells me I've overdone it. As I heal and remember to take things more gently I feel than pain less frequently.
I hope your healing continues to go well. That is definitely not a fun recovery.
Ferocious heat continuing in my corner of the world and last night MOSQUITOS.
Ferocious heat seems to be the order of the day @MaryLouise as we will be in the high 30s by the weekend. Hopefully no mosquitos!
Very cloudy today which has kept the temperature down, though I have been feeling quite hot as I've decided to wash down the walls in our family room in the hope we can paint them, maybe at Easter. I am really having an aerobic workout moving furniture as well as moving the steps and going up and down to do the actual washing. I am very unfit!!! I have decided will give the wall washing a break after tomorrow as area near the TV is involved as well as cabinets. I think tomorrow I can get away with just doing above the roller blinds and behind the cat tower, which won't take too long.
Under our sink (after some plumbing business that husband attended to) I discovered some magic white sponges and I've been using those to see what kind of grot I can deal with around the place and have been very pleased with my efforts. That was a very happy discovery!!
Just in from watering potplants and flicking a bit of water over the lawn, which is lovely and green around the edges, but looking very dead in the middle. I suspect it's wintergrass weedy stuff which has died, so good riddance to that!
Here's to healing and comfort for you
I have stupidly overdone it, but now I have some books I'm going to take it easier. I've spoken to the young woman who mows my lawns and she's coming in on Monday to move stuff from around the 2 defunct heat pumps so that I can have a new one installed, which will be heavily subsidised due to the suburb I live in and being a superannuitant. I am looking forward to being warmer this coming winter.
I would probably be more fit now I had taken it easy post-op, but I felt really good initially and over did things.
I have learned my lesson.
Dull and overcast here, despite the forecast for a mostly sunny day. We're doing nothing special today, just our usual walks and coffees. AFAIK no ceremony in the local park either.
Sorry to hear your picnic was spoilt by the wind @Barnabas_Aus, better luck next year, indeed.
We've not done anything particular to mark today, it's been the second of our heatwave days, so we are staying inside and doing not very much. I started a new book today, so I think I'll be right to ride out the rest of the heatwave, that will keep me occupied.
Cheery daughter had to work today, so she'll have a day up her sleeve that she can take as a leave day some time later in the year.
Cheery husband and Cheery son have been working on some 3-D printing projects, so that is keeping them pretty much amused and busy.
I'll be out after dinner watering the garden to give it a fair chance as the days get hotter.