G'day, folks.
TM, the vote sounds like fun, and a good way for kids to learn so much about budgeting, maknig choices, about democratic process... all good stuff.
Terry, sounds like you've got a busy day ahead of you. I hope you can keep the hunger pangs at bay.
We've had a warm day here, but not so warm as in other places. We've watched movies in the dark (with windows & doors shut & curtains drawn, all to keep the heat out), fed invading hordes (when difficult child 1, daughter in law and four friends turned up unexpectedly at lunchtime) then gone for a swim in the late afternoon. The water was warm, very pleasant. It probably would have been even nicer if we'd gone for a swim earlier in the afternoon, but we couldn't tear ourselves away from the news reports of the fires in Victoria. They're shaping up to be the worst fires in our history, at least in terms of loss of life. The last count in the death toll that I heard was 65, but it's expected to be even higher. The news we watched was all breaking news, each time we hear more it's "worst fears confirmed" stuff. One town, for example, is gone, wiped off the map. All buildings burned down. However, the residents all survived in that place, I believe, because they had enough warning to get out. But another town apparently didn't fare so well. News is still patchy from there.
We also have more fires now in NSW, but the cool change has come through which hopefully should cool things down for a few days.
We'll have more news tomorrow. The one thing we're all holding on to - it could have been much, much worse even than this.
Have a good Sunday, everyone. And always remember - it could always be worse.
Marg