Christmas in the Sun!
Dec 29th 2003, 1:27 pm
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Christmas in the Sun!
Well we surprised ourselves-we had a great time! We thought that we would not enjoy it as it was not what we were used to but it was fab-down the beach, in the pool, bbqs-what more could we ask for at Christmas!
Our first Christmas in the sun and it was brilliant!
Our first Christmas in the sun and it was brilliant!
Dec 29th 2003, 2:16 pm
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Re: Christmas in the Sun!
Originally posted by melaniee
Well we surprised ourselves-we had a great time! We thought that we would not enjoy it as it was not what we were used to but it was fab-down the beach, in the pool, bbqs-what more could we ask for at Christmas!
Our first Christmas in the sun and it was brilliant!
Well we surprised ourselves-we had a great time! We thought that we would not enjoy it as it was not what we were used to but it was fab-down the beach, in the pool, bbqs-what more could we ask for at Christmas!
Our first Christmas in the sun and it was brilliant!
Glad you had a good time
Dec 29th 2003, 2:36 pm
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Lucky you, I am so envious.
All we have had here in the south of England is rain.
It was also reported to be one of the warmest christmases.
A hot and sunny chrimbo may seem strange, but there is nothing worse that a grey, and muggy one.
All we have had here in the south of England is rain.
It was also reported to be one of the warmest christmases.
A hot and sunny chrimbo may seem strange, but there is nothing worse that a grey, and muggy one.
Dec 30th 2003, 5:15 am
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Originally posted by S Oldfield
Lucky you, I am so envious.
All we have had here in the south of England is rain.
It was also reported to be one of the warmest christmases.
A hot and sunny chrimbo may seem strange, but there is nothing worse that a grey, and muggy one.
Lucky you, I am so envious.
All we have had here in the south of England is rain.
It was also reported to be one of the warmest christmases.
A hot and sunny chrimbo may seem strange, but there is nothing worse that a grey, and muggy one.
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Dec 30th 2003, 7:10 am
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Originally posted by Jirrupin
Don't despair, in July/Aug when its sunny in the UK you can gloat over those downunder who are suffering grey, wet and windy days.
Don't despair, in July/Aug when its sunny in the UK you can gloat over those downunder who are suffering grey, wet and windy days.
And an average rainfall of 45mm to 56mm in July/August (better than 133mm in December)
And we drop to an average of only 6.8hrs sunshine per day
Oh well, its what I chose
Dec 30th 2003, 7:17 am
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Originally posted by S Oldfield
Lucky you, I am so envious.
All we have had here in the south of England is rain.
It was also reported to be one of the warmest christmases.
A hot and sunny chrimbo may seem strange, but there is nothing worse that a grey, and muggy one.
Lucky you, I am so envious.
All we have had here in the south of England is rain.
It was also reported to be one of the warmest christmases.
A hot and sunny chrimbo may seem strange, but there is nothing worse that a grey, and muggy one.
Dec 30th 2003, 9:23 am
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Originally posted by ABCDiamond
Yes, i'm not looking forward to winter in QLD, the average temperature is as low as 9.5C and doesnt go above 20.4C.
And an average rainfall of 45mm to 56mm in July/August (better than 133mm in December)
And we drop to an average of only 6.8hrs sunshine per day
Oh well, its what I chose
Yes, i'm not looking forward to winter in QLD, the average temperature is as low as 9.5C and doesnt go above 20.4C.
And an average rainfall of 45mm to 56mm in July/August (better than 133mm in December)
And we drop to an average of only 6.8hrs sunshine per day
Oh well, its what I chose
And the cold strong winds are bl**dy horrid.
But I agree with Aunty Meg (shan't think of you in any other way from now on
) the dams do need water.
Dec 30th 2003, 9:40 am
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Re: Christmas in the Sun!
Originally posted by melaniee
Well we surprised ourselves-we had a great time! We thought that we would not enjoy it as it was not what we were used to but it was fab-down the beach, in the pool, bbqs-what more could we ask for at Christmas!
Our first Christmas in the sun and it was brilliant!
Well we surprised ourselves-we had a great time! We thought that we would not enjoy it as it was not what we were used to but it was fab-down the beach, in the pool, bbqs-what more could we ask for at Christmas!
Our first Christmas in the sun and it was brilliant!
Dec 30th 2003, 10:05 am
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Your Christmas sounds fabulous- give us a full blown account of what you did. It is still grey, damp and almost dark here and it is 11 AM! Will the sky ever be seen again before March?
Dec 30th 2003, 1:11 pm
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Christmas in the Sun!
I know Jirrupin-we came over on a recce trip in June and it was cold but it is fun laughing now when you know it is so cold and dark in the UK now!
Ok-Christmas Eve-picture the scene! Over 30 degrees-bbq round by the pool, in and out of the water, drinking, eating etc etc etc-open one Christmas present ( a tradition with me and hubby!)
Christmas day-we never ever made the fatal mistake of rushing from one set of parents to the next in the UK-Always had Christmas day by ourselves and always had a great time-some people may think it strange but we have always loved it. So this year was no different-mulled wine, open pressies, prepare dinner (had to be roast-there are some traditions that are still alive here with us!!-you can have too many bbqs esp if veggie!!), in and out of pool whilst dinner cooking, eat dinner, more pressies, down to beach showing off new body boards and champagne at sunset to toast the day!!
Boxing day-another schorcher-down to the beach, back to pool for cool down and bbq-it goes on!!
27th-down to a local beach that is only accesible by 4x4 hence not that many people and perfect temperatures, sea, sand and a picnic.
It has been just like a holiday!
Now-need I say more!
It seemed strange decorating the tree wearing shorts and t-shirts but I suppose the weather is the one good thing out here-there has to be one thing I suppose (oh, I tried so hard to be positive all the way through!!)
Ok-Christmas Eve-picture the scene! Over 30 degrees-bbq round by the pool, in and out of the water, drinking, eating etc etc etc-open one Christmas present ( a tradition with me and hubby!)
Christmas day-we never ever made the fatal mistake of rushing from one set of parents to the next in the UK-Always had Christmas day by ourselves and always had a great time-some people may think it strange but we have always loved it. So this year was no different-mulled wine, open pressies, prepare dinner (had to be roast-there are some traditions that are still alive here with us!!-you can have too many bbqs esp if veggie!!), in and out of pool whilst dinner cooking, eat dinner, more pressies, down to beach showing off new body boards and champagne at sunset to toast the day!!
Boxing day-another schorcher-down to the beach, back to pool for cool down and bbq-it goes on!!
27th-down to a local beach that is only accesible by 4x4 hence not that many people and perfect temperatures, sea, sand and a picnic.
It has been just like a holiday!
Now-need I say more!
It seemed strange decorating the tree wearing shorts and t-shirts but I suppose the weather is the one good thing out here-there has to be one thing I suppose (oh, I tried so hard to be positive all the way through!!)
Dec 30th 2003, 1:14 pm
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Don't despair, in July/Aug when its sunny in the UK you can gloat over those downunder who are suffering grey, wet and windy days.
Sunny in the UK,
Fraid I missed that, must have been having a wee, wee that day
Sunny in the UK,
Fraid I missed that, must have been having a wee, wee that day
Dec 30th 2003, 1:15 pm
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Re: Christmas in the Sun!
Originally posted by melaniee
(oh, I tried so hard to be positive all the way through!!)
(oh, I tried so hard to be positive all the way through!!)
And a valiant attempt it was too
Sounds like you had a really great Christmas and made the most of the sunshine and the Western Australian beaches.
Good for you.
We haven't had a BBQ yet and we have been here over 4 months. Does anyone think that is a little strange?
Dec 30th 2003, 1:22 pm
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BBQs
Strange-no bbq after 4 months-not at all-why should you conform to what you are supposed to do-rebel Jirrupin! I hate conforming!
Dec 30th 2003, 1:30 pm
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Re: BBQs
Originally posted by melaniee
Strange-no bbq after 4 months-not at all-why should you conform to what you are supposed to do-rebel Jirrupin! I hate conforming!
Strange-no bbq after 4 months-not at all-why should you conform to what you are supposed to do-rebel Jirrupin! I hate conforming!
Cooking in the campervan will probably be as close as we get to BBQ, well its almost the outdoors ...isn't it?
The other thing that put me off was the bloomin flies, but they do seem to be a little better at the moment, or maybe thats because I've killed most of them
Dec 30th 2003, 1:36 pm
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Public BBQ
A public bbq-have you seen what the aussies take with them-the whole kitchen, no, whole house-they must have been up at 5am packing it all in-and then what time do they get down there to get the bbq, table, chairs, grass area-no thanks!
Think the reason why people go out is cos no-one has a bbq big enough to swing a cat!
Think the reason why people go out is cos no-one has a bbq big enough to swing a cat!