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Bit of rain last night but a lot more coming in the next couple of days. Many areas are still flooded and quite a few towns in SE Qld may be flooded in till Christmas, We don't suffer that problem where I live. We are on the eastern side of the great divide and the rivers flow down the mountains then across the coastal plains. We get floods but they are short sharp and quite dangerous. Ron.
 
-23C The weather in your area Chris is in stark contrast to what we have around here. Our heavy rains are like a short shower by comparison as the climate is more continental. Its cold but quiet here, and I should be able to finish up clearing the snow and packing the walkway later.
 
Chris, you call those roads??? They're tracks. We have better country lanes than that. Potholes are in ours always, however, we don't quite have the dirt tracks like that. Glad they're ok. Looks bad. The video that came up with that one where a man spends two years alone in the wilderness i have watched before. I do like that territory, not in that state though. Stay safe.

Ron, Aus looks just as bad in places. I'm glad you don't flood too badly. Carol, buy a puter. I know it's hard, but being without is like being without a cat. Weird.

Went to my first dentist appointment in two years. I do need some work but it will wait until i finish my chemo tablets in January. Fortunately the teeth aren't too bad considering the chemo and how they can wreck the mouth,gums and teeth. So i'm pleased. Dad had ulcers turn to cancer and i've always had recurring ulcers in mine, so i'm slightly relieved. Bucketing down outside. 5C which isn't bad considering Canadian temperatures. Omigod variant is taking over from other varieties now. hopefully it wont ruin your xmas. stay safe.
 
Overcast and very humid today. It has not rained yet but we are expecting a storm tonight. Western Sydney had a bad storm last night with the roof of another shopping centre collapsing with the weight of the hail and rain. The west is still flooded. Not a lot you can do about chemo and teeth Di. 5Fu and methotrexate both treated my teeth badly, Ron.
 
-20C with overcast. More snow is expected just after finishing up cleaning up after the last snowfall. Covid numbers are spiking once again and a lot of people are tired of the restrictions which will push cases up further. I watched a video of the clear cut logging going on in BC. The photographer takes a before and after shot of giant trees that stood before the cut and became tree stumps, its quite painful, but runs parallel to the clear cutting going on in our area.
 
I woke up to sunshine and -9c. Mother Nature decided to have a few flurries during the day. We got a couple more inches of snow and now it's clear again and -7c. I'm expecting it to drop off sharply tonight.... Tomorrow will tell the tale. Yes, Carol I'm about to start a Go Fund Me page for a new laptop. I hope you're reading this. My best to all.
 
A low has formed over central NSW bringing heavy rain and flash floods to the south coast. We had storms in western Brisbane last night with one woman killed when her car was swept off a road during flash flooding. At least five Qld rivers are still listed as in flood. On the other side of the country a fire is burning out of control in a national park south of Margret river. Ron.
 
-8C with snowfall. I went out for a supply run yesterday to avoid traveling in a snowfall. It was a good choice as the roads were good yesterday. The quality of meats has dropped significantly in the grocery stores, so now I only buy meats at the deli. In some cases its cheaper too. Its going to take BC some time to clean up, we can learn a thing or two about land use from this disaster about how and where to build. We are at the mercy of mother nature.
 
We have had some really severe storms the last two nights. Wed night a small town on the range just behind Nambour, where I live, got hammered by hail and strong winds. A lot of trees came down and a lot of them landed on peoples property. Last night there was 100mm of rain from a storm in some of the northern Brisbane suburbs. Today the wind is from the NW and that normal does not result in storms. It will 31-33 c but less humidity. Ron.
 
-10C with sunshine. I was worn out from it all yesterday, I did both jobs when I usually break it down to doing only one. There has been major damage from a line of tornadoes that went though the states south of us last night. These dangerous night time tornadoes held together for over 200 kms killing scores and leaving heavy damage. Yet here everything was quiet and tranquil.
 
We had rain again overnight. It is a rare day when we don't have showers or storms. There are low pressure areas all over the eastern states including two out in the coral sea that may combine and turn into a cyclone. I was aghast at the destruction and death toll from tornadoes in the US overnight, very sad, Ron.
 
100 People are feared to be dead from the tornado outbreak, given the shear amount of damage the number may go up much farther than that. My sister is running her house on the generator as they had high winds through the southern part of the province leaving much of the area without power. Quiet weather around here, sunny with temps at the freezing mark. I took the snowmobile out for a ride, the battery is soft, I may have to replace it unless it comes back up. The neighbor wants to cross the lakes, its still too early to do that.
 
Cyclone Ruby was named in the Coral sea last night. It is expected to be cat 3 by this afternoon. It is running parallel to the Qld coast at the moment and is not effecting our weather . New Caledonia is in line for a hit tho. Warm and very humid here. Ron.
 
0C Sunny, above normal temperatures. Too warm for going skiing or snowmobiling. Staying close to home, and will get some emails done. Last night the logging crews were very noisy pushing new logging roads into the next cut.
 
We have temporarily swapped rain for heat with much of the north and northwest of the country with temps over 40c. It is a bit unsettling watching weather maps on tv where large areas are black and purple. The purple indicates temps of 45c or more. Cyclone Ruby is right over New Caledonia today and close to cat 3 . The area had 250mm of rain overnight. Apart from ocean swell no impact on Australia. Ron.
 
-4C Gray. Still lots of folks running their generators down where my sister lives in the southern part of the province as they work to restore power. Quiet around here, but it should be more seasonal by the end of the week. Carol, Di where are you.
 
Temps expected to reach 50c in areas of WA and the northern territory. The cause is a lack of cloud cover in the effected areas and an unusual wind effect from the other states which is effectively corralling the heat and not letting it disperse. It is 31c here today and high humidity. Ron.
 
2C cloudy damp and windy. That is hot Ron, I would want to have backups in terms of a spare airconditioner unit and an extra generator to ensure any interruptions to the cooling system in that kind of heat/climate. My body couldn't take it. Keep safe. We have a messy system to bring first rain, then snow followed by colder weather coming through. I'll bring in firewood ahead of the rain, and cover the other snowmobile.
I went to the pharmacy after ordering refills using their automated telephone system which accepted both requests, only to be told that one refill was declined for being one day early. Given the distance I have to travel, I will have to wait a week before picking it up. I am not going to drive the distance for a bottle of pills, but I have enough spare to get me through.
 
On todays weather chart half of WA is black indicating catastrophic fire danger. When that rating is given it indicates that if a fire occurs it is virtually impossible to extinguish. Marble bar is the hottest place in Australia with a temp of 49.9c recorded. It is expected to exceed that this weekend. Many towns in western Queensland are over 40c today. On the coast where I am it will be around 32c for the next few days. With the humidity it seems like 35c.
The Omicron variant of covid is running wild in the southern states of Australia cases in NSW have risen from the mid 200's to nearly 2000 in just over a week. Vic has risen to 1700 in just over a week. Because we have vaccination rates of 90% plus the state governments have given up on control measures. Booster shots are being offered. I have never stopped wearing masks and I won't now. Ron.
 
Well, i have surfaced. Sorry folks, been poorly both with Crohns, i have horrible pains in the abdomen and frankly my mind is somewhat depressed and not managing daily stuff. I've no idea where the time goes on phases like this. I have upped my vit D3 with K2 and am staying in during these dark days. think the SAD is affecting me more as i age. We have strict conditions again over here. The Omigod variant was heaviest in my local town a week ago. god knows how that happened, it's not very big.

Ron, how does anyone cope with such weather. I think the universe has it in for Australia. Masks are obligatory again, but i too, Ron, don't mind. I'll keep myself as safe as possible. BC still looks bad. What awful timing for the festive season. Mind, the Uk is busy cancelling everything they had planned for the festive seasons and restaurants are desperate that many booked meals now are being cancelled. Bankruptcy fears are on the go again. Frankly my head has had enough of world turmoil. At least it's not world war. Stay safe all.
 
Glad to see you back on the air Di, we all missed you. I am going to stop watching the news. I was watching the covid on the
news this morning and a message popped up about a serious event at a school in Davenport Tasmania. A jumping castle at a primary school Christmas party had been blown 10 meters into the air by a gust of wind. Several children were hanging on to it. At least four children were killed falling to the ground and others critically injured. It brought me to tears. How will those poor families deal with that? Ron. PS sadly a fifth child has died from injuries. Three more remain in critical condition and one more in a serious condition. Ron.
 
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0C flurries. We lost quite a bit of snow from the rains and thunderstorm last night. Its going to get colder, but there does not appear to be any new snow coming from the back end of this system. Ron; those are very high temps and your summer is only getting started, Di; glad to see that you are back, we are all sharing a lot of misery it would appear. I am not so sure about the safety of those bouncy castles. We had a case of one blowing through the air by a gust of wind, but luckily for the child inside it, it landed softly several meters away after having been blown over a fence.
 
So happy to see you back and posting again, Di!

There's a lot of not so good goin on these days, and it's hard to see some of the postings in here about good folks having hard times.
I don;t think it's possible to remain positive all the time, but it sure is nice when folks like you pop up and share your stories/struggles
... it does put some perspective on my piddly little problems, that's for sure!

Thing is, the folks here are strong and determined
we will persevere, and, hopefully, these things will pass sooner rather than later

My best to all.
tbone
 
Blimey, i forgot to mention the weather yesterday, lol. I tell you, my mind has gone! Actually it's nice out and i feel a tad guilty about our rather mild weather. I like to see an extreme occasionally. Like a really good summer (we can only hope). But it is nice out. I planted up some spring bulbs down where i buried my cat and i can already see the tips. I just hope that frosts don't kill them off.

Ron, those children were on the news. So sad. Can't believe how the parents and siblings must feel, especially this time of year. We also have had those incidents in the UK. Can't believe they;re legal.
 
-15C cloudy with a flurry. We are all feeling the effects of this virus and the endless changing rules. We have more cases circulating in the schools, locking things down, and a huge push to get the booster shots out to everyone. Glad you are back Di, this place is not the same when someone leaves. I wonder how Carol is making out with her lap top issue.
 
Bufford said:
Glad you are back Di, this place is not the same when someone leaves.
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I was very happy to see her post again, myself!

Spooky1 said:
I planted up some spring bulbs down where i buried my cat and i can already see the tips. I just hope that frosts don't kill them off.
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My wife takes cardboard egg cartons and places them (upside down to give room for the stalks) over any tender new growths if a frost is threateneing
Once they get a lil bigger, she'll just use a cardboard box over them to keep the chill off
... she's had pretty good luck with this technique
Here's hoping that they come in strong and beautiful

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I wonder how Carol is making out with her lap top issue.
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I sure would like to see her screen name show up again myself!
Some one send a carrier pigeon up her way with a note to check back in
 
Overcast today but no rain. I am more concerned about my son and his family in the south eastern Philipines . I just watched a video of him and his mates out on their bikes at General Luna giving a report on the incoming storm. John an his family built a school there for the local children and it is being used as an evacuation point during the storm. I have been though a lot of cyclones and i hope he ,his wife and my two young grandchildren get thru without harm. Ron.
 
Ron, the Philippines have just been on the news. Storms sort of over and heading to China Sea i think. Looks horrendous though, but what a lovely son you have. Not sure i have heard you mention them. Sincerely hope they are in contact soon and managed to stay safe.

T-bone, brilliant idea! I'm going to remember that one for myself. I'm sure it will help. Thank your wife for me. I'm so pleased with that tip.

It has been raining which the ground sort of needed, but now it's just cold and overcast again. it's not too cold at 11C either.

The shortest day is Tuesday. I look forward to lighter days.
 
-14C with a flurry. I hope everyone is safe Ron. With cases surging people are booking booster shots. I was lucky to get an appointment before the end of the year when I booked one yesterday. Now they are booking for late January. Just as we were getting a grip on the virus, now covid is everywhere again. I think this is here for the long term like the regular flu.
 
I have had no word from my son since he posted a video yesterday . The island he lives on was in the direct path of the typhoon and it was where it made landfall. There is no communication from the area other than reports of gale force winds torrential rain and severe damage. Time will tell so i will have to wait and see what happens.Ron.
 
Ron, i hope you hear from your son/family soon!

Help will be coming to the area, (and is probably already on the way)
I know it's a small consolation, but i know right now, your son, his family (and his friends) are the help that's there for everyone affected and they are caring for others even as we wait for news

Of that, i am sure!
 
Really foggy out today. A good drop in temperature too. I'm still thinking about the cardboard egg boxes as we get colder, i'm prepared. It's amazing what tips we can learn.

Ron, I expect all communication channels are down and will be for a while. That info won't help you with worrying about your son and grand children. Praying for all to turn up unharmed and not too bad shape. I've seen some videos on you tube but have you you tubed or googled the location of your sons home in the Philippines, perhaps see if there was damage. It's worrying i know. We're just all praying.
 
No word from or about any of them yet. Checked with my daughter inlaws parents and they have not heard anything either. I will do some more checking today and probably get in touch with the Australian embassy over there. Ron.
 
Still no word from my son. We have see one unconfirmed facebook message from a friend of John and Christine who lives in the area saying that he has seen them since the storm and that they were ok. she did not mention the children which is strange. I don't know how she was able to use facebook given the lack of power and internet in the area. These situations become very frustrating due to lack of communication. Severe storms in NSW with heavy wind and rain. One woman was killed when a tree fell on a group of three women at one of the north sydney beach areas during the storm The death toll has risen to six with the death yesterday of another young boy in the jumping castle accident. Two remain in hospital in a critical condition. Ron.
 
So pleased they've been spotted, Ron. I just hope you get absolute confirmation soon for yourself. Sad about the 6th child too. Just awful.
Chris, is all that water freezing over? Must be awful for everyone with their homes flooded and cold. Not nice at all.
Overcast here today. it's just 8C here and going to get colder from tonight.
 
Its a glimmer of good news Ron, one can only hope for the best at this point. The worst part is the waiting. Winter continues, with the colder weather the wood heat runs steady and the oil furnace has not run for almost a week now. The lakes are good for snowmobiling, but the trails could use some more snow. -13C windy with a flurry.
 
I keep refreshing the thread hoping for some updates on our missing member, Carol

... and i sure wish we could get some good news about your family, Ron!
i'm sure he's in the thick of things doing what he can for others,but it's sure going to be nice when he checks in!

meanwhile, back on the ranch
... we've got glorious december weather
quite cold at night, but warming up to a comfortable day temperature with very little wind

I've got to do the six hour loop up to the hospital to do the whole blood lettin thing tomorrow
i'm taking my dog so we can go out in the grasslands and get a good run in while the weather holds

hope is well with all y'all

t-bone
 
Everyone seems to have had a quiet Tuesday. I went to the hospital for my usual bloods. Get the result tomorrow, and i'm not looking forwards to it as i have constant pain again. Painkillers are helping too much and i could probably do with stronger. I do know my nodes are always playing up in the abdomen and groin area, i hope it is that, but i don't think it is.

T-bone, good luck with the appointment tomorrow, hope all is well. thinking of you whilst i hear my results.

the weather is freezing over here. At the moment it's just 3C but going down again tonight. I forgot to celebrate the shortest day, lol. I'd normally celebrate with my cats and get a chicken in. Didn't do it. Seems weird, although i have liquid feed i also have a few foods, i don't have a cat to share with anymore. the plate going in the kitchen is a right weird experience. I might try and make extra good friends with the neighbours cat and lure him in lol.

Covid is on the up but definitely, so far, less potent than the Delta variant. Stay safe all.
 
Finally this morning I got an update from John and his family. They are all alive and uninjured . He says survival was more by luck than good judgment. It sounds like the school has suffered plenty of damage. According to the latest news from Siargao Island around 94% of buildings have been damaged or destroyed. They have a new indoor sport complex on the island. It was a designated evacuation area . It lasted twenty minutes and was totally destroyed. A lot of evacuees were injured. It is now just a mass of wreckage with none of the roof or walls anywhere in sight. John said their main problem is the lack of food and clean water. At least they are still alive Ron.
 
Brilliant news Ron. Doesn't sound good though. Thank God luck was on their side. Shame about the school and i sincerely hope all their lovely little students return to school at some point.

Well, the dreaded phone call arrived. My ca-125 is up again. It's obviously back and i have emergency appointments in early January. I just wish i could quell the pain better. I have outlived my cats! I'm grateful.

It's bleak out today, it's been very bleak in my mind. Actually, i knew, because i feel it. I'm ok about it. I'm not managing to latch on to life like i used to. I could never get the hospital to scan my brain despite it would have been my first sign of something wrong. They simply state, when i beg for a scan on the brain too, that it's dangerous. Not sure what cancer in the brain is considered! My focus, both visually and mentally, is off. My memory and sight are strange each morning. It's not grogginess. I've felt the pain and pressure and even took out my partial denture before i was diagnosed with stage 4 palliative ovarian. They have refused to acknowledge it at all in nearly 3 years. So, i know i will have to go at some point, just like my aunt did. It doesn't really matter as i suppose i have no responsibilities now. I just know i'm out of life. It's weird. I have no energy, no normal thinking, it's all unfocused overwhelm of anxiety. I so would have loved a bucket list. Covid happened. I'm sure that didn't help straight after my initial treatment. I am rather sick of this world. It's a shame. I'd love to be happier, but i don't actually have a friend left either. We've all dwindled away during covid. Some family and friends leave you alone entirely if you get cancer. It's for them when it happens to them, then they get it. It's not leprosy. I don't have hedgehogs anymore
 
Di I am reaching out oceans away to give you a hug, I have no other words to say. Life never turned out as it was promised when I was young. When I was young everyone told me how wonderful life in this world was. Maybe it was then after the war, but in my lifetime its been many struggles with very few breaks, and those were small and short. I am glad you family is fine Ron, we could use some good news. I went in for supplies yesterday, and people were in a constant rush. All I wanted to do was get my groceries and get out, it felt like the covid omigod was everywhere. Now I am home and going to stay put. -14C with a flurry.
 
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I don’t have a friend left
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that was a tough read, Diane, but thanks for sharing your thoughts with us

... and you’re also very wrong about one thing

You have friends ... many of them

We’re all here for you

your stories and generous way of life has touched many folks on this forum

speaking for myself, your postings got me thru a pretty rough time...

... it makes me sad to know you’re facing some tough times without much support

... but you are NOT alone

i wish we lived closer, my wife and I would welcome a visit from you
... and we could offer you your choice of barn cats to take home with you

so, put that on your bucket list!

if you ever need anything, just holler

jonathan
 
... huh, can’t find the edit button on my phone, so sorry for the double post

Diane, I want you to do one thing for me.I invented a new game called

... prove your doctor wrong ...

In today’s episode, I got ALL of my critical numbers under the clinical threshold for treatment in the blood disorders clinic

... they even ran the test multiple times
... heh ...

It was marvelous to see the look on the doc’s face

this is a really fun game to play, and it also changes the paradigm between you and your providers

id like to teach you how to play, but I’m pretty sure you’re going to be the one that does it better, you just gotta get through this rough patch

nothin better than stumpin some stuffed shirt, because then you can really lay on the malarkey

There’s a lot more to the story of my spin up to the big city today, but im not good typing on my phone, so it’ll have to wait till I get back home

It feels like summer here today, and dog got in a good run today
 
I'm back... 1c and snowing here. There's been a lot of snow, about 30cm in the last three days. We've also been experiencing quite a few power outages and very poor internet. Things are better today. I'm very happy about your family,Ron. I wish I could give you a huge hug, Diane. I'm your friend. XX I'm so sorry you're going through this feeling alone. My best to each and every one of you.
 
Di I am so sorry your friends are so far away but we are here. You may have noticed that I always respond to your posts with a hug instead of a like.
I know what you mean about the isolation of cancer. Most of my friends evaporated like water after I was diagnosed with cancer .That included my wife and in laws and even my own family did not want me close when I was given a maximum of three years to live. My brother was the only one who continued to support me. In January I reach my 24th year of survival post cancer. I saw my doctor last week. My diabeties is well under control and my heart and bowel problems are still under control. My kidney failure is being controlled by the cyclosporine. I have lived alone for the past 18 years . I have a few friends and I try not to burden them with my problems. I enjoy the comeraderie of this board. I don't know what the future will bring with your cancer Di , it has not got you yet and it may not ((((((((HUG))))))) Ron.
 
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Thanks t-bone today felt much better with that load off my mind.
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i appreciated you updating us!
I know i breathed a huge sigh of relief when i read your post and saw everybody was accounted for, that's for sure


ron50 said:
He says survival was more by luck than good judgment.
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good men always say this,
it says much about your sons character that he would be thankful for his good fortune, and mindful of the role luck and chance has in our lives
... but i know he was in thick of it, doing the needfull, along with all the good people of the world when hardship strikes

i've always found great irony in the fact that real heroes are too busy doing good works
... that they don't have time to stop, strike a "meaningful/strong/brave" pose and post up an insta twatter fakebook image

men like your son (as well as your other family members) are why the world still "works", of that i have no doubt!

Here's hoping that get things squared away and everyone can rebuild / begin a new chapter as quickly as possible
 
I received a post from Christine (Johns wife) this morning. Over the past eight years they had built a two story school for the local children at General Luna on the SE side of Siargao island . Christine said today that the entire top story of the school has been torn off and the small church beside the school destroyed. They are just doing the best they can to survive until they can begin to rebuild. Ron.
 
There are times in life when all appears to be lost and hopeless, I found it helpful to look at what is not broke but rather what is still good and go with it for as long as it takes until better comes around. The valleys in life that we walk through can be long and very deep, but with perseverance and with hope to light the way better will once again come by.
-2 Gray, with a passing flurry.
 
The Australian weather is very varied today. Queensland is wet and stormy. NSW is a mix of stormy in the north and sunny in the south. Victoria is mostly mild and sunny, South Australia is mostly dry but over 40c n the north. WA is weird with 30c temps on the north coast and Perth down in the south with 44c. Darwin in the Northern territory is very wet but only 30c. They are expecting a cyclone to form over the Tiwi islands just to the north of Darwin in the next few hours. I will not be leaving the house today. Omicron is like a runaway train here at the moment. Try and have a happy Christmas everyone,Best wishes to all. Ron.
 
Wow, Ron, the noise must have been terrifying for them and children. We only had one hurricane back in 1988, was a laugh, was expecting some wind. We still laugh at that weather forecast going so wrong. the weather here today has been overcast and windy. I shall be windy myself as i got myself something of a proper meal. I'll await the Crohns response, but if it's my last then i've had proper food, lol.

I'm feeling a bit better today, thanks everyone. It's a very lonely place to be. Actually my day hasn't been bad and i've not actually felt lonely. Just some pain today. I do thank you all for your genuine support. It is an awful feeling when friends and relatives think your cancer is leprosy. We're pretty much the same people even during cancer. T-bone, i defied the docs once, i'm challenging. I'll see what my onc has to say, but i've never managed to get them to scan my brain with stage 4, sort of i've been awaiting keeling over in the street like my aunt did. I'll battle this. I am a tough old cow, but it gets stressful, especially when the world is in turmoil. I just want normal days and life again. Love that Insta Twatter Fakebook Image quote, really made me laugh. I think we all need to rebuild a new chapter. the next 3 months will see changes for all of us. thanks for all the hugs and care.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
 
-20 sunshine under brilliant cobalt blue skies. This morning is a genuine nice winter day, crisp, dry cold, no wind and that sun is warm upon my back at the outhouse. Yesterday I received a phone call from a friend I have not heard from in years. Him and his wife are well and are moving into their dream retirement log house in Vermont. Covid was the decision maker, having worked well into retirement, wearing masks all the time on the job became too much and was the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back.
 
Overcast and raining today. I've noticed the evenings getting lighter can you believe. 1 week makes a difference. -20C in Canada, and with sun warmth on the back. Sounds like a lovely Xmas scene. I'd love it.

Can't believe Carol hasn't been given a lappy for Xmas. C'mon Carol, there's weather up north that we don't know about.
 
Still overcast with plenty of rain. Very warm and humid at night. Covid and the wind causing havoc in this years Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Some boats had to retire with late covid tests not coming thru until they were under way. Others have had to retire with storm damage. Between the covid and the wind 27 boats retired the first night. All made port safely. Two fires are out of control in WA ,one at Margret river and one east of Perth. The one near Perth has destroyed homes. The cyclone in the Northern territory was downgraded and passed over Darwin and is now is headed for the Gulf of Carpentaria where it is expected to reform into a cyclone again. Ron.
 
Very wet out today. The wind has died down which is something. Our new covid restrictions are upon us, but not too severe as yet.
Now Xmas is over i look forward to awaiting the spring bulbs. So far we have been really mild this year, and i'm hoping that the first snowdrops will start to come up soon. Occasionally i've had snowdrops and crocus at Xmas but it's rare.

Ron, sounds like a disastrous boat race. Sorry about the humidity. We simply can't help but do sympathize. Stay safe though
 
-12C with light snow falling. The Christmas holiday was the quietest one I have ever had. Usually the hum of snowmobiles is constant, but it was so quiet one could hear the snow falling. A few phone calls, but little in the way of visits. The covid numbers are way up, the new year appears to be another wash and repeat performance of the past couple of years.
 
-28.5c this morning and clear as a bell. The birds are going through a pound of seed a day and a suet brick every two. Brrr! I don't think there's any way to stop this runaway train at this point, we just have to hope the vaccines prevent the worst outcomes. I've nearly died so many times from deadlier things that I doubt this omicron will do me in. Stay strong and take good care of yourselves everyone. It's bloody hard to beat this bunch down, I do know that much.
 
Same for me Buff. Someone at the shopping centre asked me what I had for Christmas dinner. Nothing , I had a bit of fruit for breakfast, no lunch and a piece of fish later in the afternoon. I stayed at home and saw no one. With covid rampant that suited me fine. Ron.
 
Same here, Ron and Buff, quiet one too. Didn't mind. Our numbers are staggering but mostly it's like the cold. I did have a cold earlier in October, don't know whether i had it or not, but i wasn't well. Of course i paid no attention to it as i was sneezing well so i simply thought its a cold. Hopefully i've had it now.

Wet and cold here, nothing too drastic to complain of. My birds are getting through similar, Chris. No T-bone and no Carol. Sincerely hope you both had a good Xmas.
 
-18C partly cloudy. Ron, my dinner was the same, I couldn't eat or use the outhouse, I only had one small chicken thigh and a couple sprigs of asperigus, and even that was hard to get down. Yesterday we received 15 of snow; air snow describes it best, just weightless fluff, good for insulating the ground to protect the well and septic from freezing. Carol, T bone, hope things are going well.
 
-15 C The power went out overnight, and I had to get the generator running at breakfast, it is suposed to be out until evening. No problem with having a genny for backup. I got my booster shot yesterday, and the grocery store was like a zoo. I got what I needed and left. Now I will stay home and let the booster take effect. Good to hear all is well Tbone.
 
Wet and horrible out. My lawn is like a mud patch with birds pecking away and having trampled the grass. It's hard going to try and get to the feeders. I will need my welly boots soon. Mind, we just don't experience -28C fortunately. It does get colder up north. Hope carol hasn't frozen, i'm sure she'll get a lappy soon. She's one of the top posters on the forum. It won't just be us missing her. Hoping all is well with her too. Hope the power comes back on for you Buff. I've just seen the extreme cold in Canada too Chris. Stay safe all.
 
Omg, i'd love to see proper sunshine! We've had low lying cloud seemingly forever. Our country has become a boggy quagmire. More rain overnight hasn't helped. I suppose it's easy for birds to feed at the moment. Well, they need it and it saves me money which i can spend when the ground is frozen and they can't get their beaks in. Hope all are well and not suffering after Xmas foods, lol.
 
-22C Overcast. Yesterday I cleaned up the last snowfall, put the generator away, only to pull it back out after supper for another run. No problem starting it when its stored inside the warm house when its -20C outside. I wouldn't trust it starting if I stored it outside in these conditions. Its winter, snow and cold. Winter is just a short break from the insect repellent, biting flies and chewing rodents.
 
We have been cloudy and wet for a few weeks now. We have had some heavy showers but not constant. The humidity is the killer, it has not been below 76% for weeks. The unit smells like a swamp. The southern states are in for a three day heatwave with temps high 30's to low 40's. With the constant cloud cover we are ten degrees cooler than the southern states though with the high humidity it does not feel like it. Ron.
 

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