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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 82529" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>G'day, everybody.</p><p></p><p>Linda, we'd love some of your rain. I hope kt enjoys the mall rat scene safely.</p><p></p><p>Sharon, it sounds like a busy day for you, with all those trainees. I hope that cold doesn't materialise.</p><p></p><p>Fran, I hope difficult child's house sitting goes off without a hitch. And I hate it when easy child's get anxious over their study. easy child 2/difficult child 2 goes into full meltdown over it sometimes.</p><p></p><p>WFEN, it's a good idea to get the flu shot. There are some nasty strains around. We were lucky this last winter, thank goodness. </p><p></p><p>Lisa, Aubrey sounds so adorable. It IS a headache, though, when they start to climb. That's also when difficult child 3 demonstrated his ability to find keys and unlock whatever was supposed to stay locked. Oh, joy!</p><p></p><p>I think we've got everyone else's share of the sunshine. Today was the hottest Spring day for 150 years, for Sydney. I think that even goes beyond our record-keeping. It was really hot. The west wind (forecast to be gale force in our stretch of water) was bringing the hot wind from the dusty inland and red centre. The sky was a strong enamel blue, still with those smoky edges. They've got a couple of 11 year olds in for questioning over some of the fires west of Sydney. They're still looking for the arsonists for the other fires.</p><p>The winds today had one big fire break containment lines and then close the main routes out of Sydney to the north - commuters were late leaving by train and road after work, delayed for hours tonight.</p><p></p><p>For us - we battened down the hatches, kept the house closed up and dark to keep the heat out. The dog we are minding was happy to sit in the cool with us but got lively by evening when it was time to take her home. </p><p></p><p>difficult child 3 & I went to the beach this morning before the wind whipped up too badly. It was magic - the water was icy at first then felt wonderful. difficult child 3 tried to surf but he really is bad at it. Some former bullies of his were shouting encouragement (at least that's how difficult child 3 took it) and one tried to show him how to crack a wave. He came close.</p><p>Then we went back down later in the afternoon. The wind was hot - it felt like standing in the blast of a hair dryer, our swimsuits were drying crisp on our skins. As we left, the Bogong moths were waking up and filling the air - everywhere. Despite our hermetic seal, we now have four in our bedroom. They've crept in when doors are opened. Outside there are thousands. husband kills the ones inside, every night.</p><p></p><p>Then at 9 pm, the southerly change came in. This was a lovely cool breeze, it dropped the temperature by at least 10C, the sort of wind you want to go out and hug.</p><p></p><p>Tomorrow is a cooler day but the heat will be back again on Friday and for the weekend. So tomorrow, I shop. We go out in the cool, stay indoors or at the beach in the heat. By the end of these school holidays, difficult child 3 and I will be brown again.</p><p></p><p>I had hoped to be in bed early tonight, but again I'm late - and I have an early appointment "on the mainland" in the morning. At least I have difficult child 1 at home to mind the place (and his brother, and the dog).</p><p></p><p>Enjoy your Wednesday.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 82529, member: 1991"] G'day, everybody. Linda, we'd love some of your rain. I hope kt enjoys the mall rat scene safely. Sharon, it sounds like a busy day for you, with all those trainees. I hope that cold doesn't materialise. Fran, I hope difficult child's house sitting goes off without a hitch. And I hate it when easy child's get anxious over their study. easy child 2/difficult child 2 goes into full meltdown over it sometimes. WFEN, it's a good idea to get the flu shot. There are some nasty strains around. We were lucky this last winter, thank goodness. Lisa, Aubrey sounds so adorable. It IS a headache, though, when they start to climb. That's also when difficult child 3 demonstrated his ability to find keys and unlock whatever was supposed to stay locked. Oh, joy! I think we've got everyone else's share of the sunshine. Today was the hottest Spring day for 150 years, for Sydney. I think that even goes beyond our record-keeping. It was really hot. The west wind (forecast to be gale force in our stretch of water) was bringing the hot wind from the dusty inland and red centre. The sky was a strong enamel blue, still with those smoky edges. They've got a couple of 11 year olds in for questioning over some of the fires west of Sydney. They're still looking for the arsonists for the other fires. The winds today had one big fire break containment lines and then close the main routes out of Sydney to the north - commuters were late leaving by train and road after work, delayed for hours tonight. For us - we battened down the hatches, kept the house closed up and dark to keep the heat out. The dog we are minding was happy to sit in the cool with us but got lively by evening when it was time to take her home. difficult child 3 & I went to the beach this morning before the wind whipped up too badly. It was magic - the water was icy at first then felt wonderful. difficult child 3 tried to surf but he really is bad at it. Some former bullies of his were shouting encouragement (at least that's how difficult child 3 took it) and one tried to show him how to crack a wave. He came close. Then we went back down later in the afternoon. The wind was hot - it felt like standing in the blast of a hair dryer, our swimsuits were drying crisp on our skins. As we left, the Bogong moths were waking up and filling the air - everywhere. Despite our hermetic seal, we now have four in our bedroom. They've crept in when doors are opened. Outside there are thousands. husband kills the ones inside, every night. Then at 9 pm, the southerly change came in. This was a lovely cool breeze, it dropped the temperature by at least 10C, the sort of wind you want to go out and hug. Tomorrow is a cooler day but the heat will be back again on Friday and for the weekend. So tomorrow, I shop. We go out in the cool, stay indoors or at the beach in the heat. By the end of these school holidays, difficult child 3 and I will be brown again. I had hoped to be in bed early tonight, but again I'm late - and I have an early appointment "on the mainland" in the morning. At least I have difficult child 1 at home to mind the place (and his brother, and the dog). Enjoy your Wednesday. Marg [/QUOTE]
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