Get ready for Winter!! Batten down the hatches
Oct 7th 2003, 1:24 am
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Originally posted by h garrett
did he have to wait ages for his heart transplant though?
did he have to wait ages for his heart transplant though?
Oct 7th 2003, 1:26 am
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Originally posted by Megalania
Was he a penniless Pom?
Was he a penniless Pom?
nope, well in the film they were american. Anyway, i'm lost now, need to go and dig out the dvd!
Oct 7th 2003, 2:13 am
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its so bloody WINDY today (no,not the curry induced windy!)
just wrestled the duvet cover onto the washing line, only to see it sail over the fence into next doors garden!! the kids jumpers/fleeces dont fit 'em any longer (can they really have grown that much in 6 months!!??) and to cap it all my central heating has just packed in again, but the council cant come and fix it until friday...
Steve...have visions of you stood on the back step with a mug of tea, all wrapped up in your flanelette pj's and dressing gown!!!!
only kidding
sue
just wrestled the duvet cover onto the washing line, only to see it sail over the fence into next doors garden!! the kids jumpers/fleeces dont fit 'em any longer (can they really have grown that much in 6 months!!??) and to cap it all my central heating has just packed in again, but the council cant come and fix it until friday...
Steve...have visions of you stood on the back step with a mug of tea, all wrapped up in your flanelette pj's and dressing gown!!!!
only kidding
sue
Oct 7th 2003, 2:16 am
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Just wait until the clocks change....
Oct 7th 2003, 2:41 am
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I'm quite prepared for the shouts of horror I will get in response to this - but I wish it would get colder, quick! In fact, I'm actually praying for snow..... no I haven't lost my marbles, I just enjoy those crisp cold mornings, and I would love to experience one more snowfall before I leave. I prayed for lots of snow last winter, guessing it would be my last here, but I think I was out of favour with Him upstairs, as we hardly got any down here in Sussex.
So, with apologies to all those people who hate the white stuff, pleeeeease God, can we have a lickle bit of early snow in the next three and a half weeks?
Pollyana
(Off to take cover from all the insults coming my way when people read that post!)
So, with apologies to all those people who hate the white stuff, pleeeeease God, can we have a lickle bit of early snow in the next three and a half weeks?
Pollyana
(Off to take cover from all the insults coming my way when people read that post!)
Oct 7th 2003, 4:20 am
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I am having to double my dosage of St John's Wort from now on!! As soon as the weather gets cold and grey that is it for me. I especially hate the dark mornings- who wants to get up when it is pitch black?
I am not too worried about this Winter as I know I wont be here for the worst of it!
I am having to avoid buying any more jumpers etc for the kids, they definitely wont need them for a long time after we arrive in their Summer!
I am not too worried about this Winter as I know I wont be here for the worst of it!
I am having to avoid buying any more jumpers etc for the kids, they definitely wont need them for a long time after we arrive in their Summer!
Oct 7th 2003, 7:01 am
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Originally posted by Pollyana
I'm quite prepared for the shouts of horror I will get in response to this - but I wish it would get colder, quick! In fact, I'm actually praying for snow..... no I haven't lost my marbles, I just enjoy those crisp cold mornings, and I would love to experience one more snowfall before I leave. I prayed for lots of snow last winter, guessing it would be my last here, but I think I was out of favour with Him upstairs, as we hardly got any down here in Sussex.
So, with apologies to all those people who hate the white stuff, pleeeeease God, can we have a lickle bit of early snow in the next three and a half weeks?
Pollyana
(Off to take cover from all the insults coming my way when people read that post!)
I'm quite prepared for the shouts of horror I will get in response to this - but I wish it would get colder, quick! In fact, I'm actually praying for snow..... no I haven't lost my marbles, I just enjoy those crisp cold mornings, and I would love to experience one more snowfall before I leave. I prayed for lots of snow last winter, guessing it would be my last here, but I think I was out of favour with Him upstairs, as we hardly got any down here in Sussex.
So, with apologies to all those people who hate the white stuff, pleeeeease God, can we have a lickle bit of early snow in the next three and a half weeks?
Pollyana
(Off to take cover from all the insults coming my way when people read that post!)
Oct 7th 2003, 7:09 am
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Re: Get ready for Winter!! Batten down the hatches
Originally posted by noodle
I woke up to grey skies, rain and cold winds today which was thoroughly depressing. I dropped my son of at school in the car (far too cold to walk now!!!) and when I got in, I had a nice cup of tea and crumpets and felt all snug with the central heating on, knowing that I won't have to go out again until 3pm. It does make me feel happy when the weather turns and you can watch how miserable it is outside, yet be safe and warm inside. The novelty soon wears off, especially when you're still doing it in bloody June!!
I woke up to grey skies, rain and cold winds today which was thoroughly depressing. I dropped my son of at school in the car (far too cold to walk now!!!) and when I got in, I had a nice cup of tea and crumpets and felt all snug with the central heating on, knowing that I won't have to go out again until 3pm. It does make me feel happy when the weather turns and you can watch how miserable it is outside, yet be safe and warm inside. The novelty soon wears off, especially when you're still doing it in bloody June!!
Oct 7th 2003, 7:12 am
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Re: Get ready for Winter!! Batten down the hatches
Originally posted by sa11yanne
so you were in auto pilot mode!!!
Whereas my bargain hunting mother would have bought her buy one get 60 free Lemsip in the summer, and is stocking up on next years suncream in the sale!
so you were in auto pilot mode!!!
Whereas my bargain hunting mother would have bought her buy one get 60 free Lemsip in the summer, and is stocking up on next years suncream in the sale!
Love your Mom...... lady after me own heart......
Oct 7th 2003, 7:21 am
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The vision of Steve outside having tea this morning - mad dogs and Englishmen it is then...
We're going to miss most of this winter here - yippee!! It's not the winter I mind so much - more like Noodle said, that it goes on sooooo long. Seasons are great if there are four of them and they keep strictly to 3 months each - none of this 2 months each for Spring, Summer and Autumn and the other 6 for winter stuff please.
Winter is hell with a fussy wuss of a 3 year old. He hates the cold but won't wear any bulky or uncomfortable clothing - including all jackets, gloves, scarves - or anything with draught proof elasticated wrists or whatever. Any weather cold enough to need more than a fleece and we're stuck in with him (or me!) climbing the walls. Or pushing the buggy with him trussed up in blankets refusing to get out. He's even gone off the swings this week because the metal arms are too cold for his hands!:scared: Get me out of here!!!!
Get well soon H.
We're going to miss most of this winter here - yippee!! It's not the winter I mind so much - more like Noodle said, that it goes on sooooo long. Seasons are great if there are four of them and they keep strictly to 3 months each - none of this 2 months each for Spring, Summer and Autumn and the other 6 for winter stuff please.
Winter is hell with a fussy wuss of a 3 year old. He hates the cold but won't wear any bulky or uncomfortable clothing - including all jackets, gloves, scarves - or anything with draught proof elasticated wrists or whatever. Any weather cold enough to need more than a fleece and we're stuck in with him (or me!) climbing the walls. Or pushing the buggy with him trussed up in blankets refusing to get out. He's even gone off the swings this week because the metal arms are too cold for his hands!:scared: Get me out of here!!!!
Get well soon H.
Oct 7th 2003, 7:27 am
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Originally posted by Pollyana
I'm quite prepared for the shouts of horror I will get in response to this - but I wish it would get colder, quick! In fact, I'm actually praying for snow..... no I haven't lost my marbles, I just enjoy those crisp cold mornings, and I would love to experience one more snowfall before I leave. I prayed for lots of snow last winter, guessing it would be my last here, but I think I was out of favour with Him upstairs, as we hardly got any down here in Sussex.
So, with apologies to all those people who hate the white stuff, pleeeeease God, can we have a lickle bit of early snow in the next three and a half weeks?
Pollyana
(Off to take cover from all the insults coming my way when people read that post!)
I'm quite prepared for the shouts of horror I will get in response to this - but I wish it would get colder, quick! In fact, I'm actually praying for snow..... no I haven't lost my marbles, I just enjoy those crisp cold mornings, and I would love to experience one more snowfall before I leave. I prayed for lots of snow last winter, guessing it would be my last here, but I think I was out of favour with Him upstairs, as we hardly got any down here in Sussex.
So, with apologies to all those people who hate the white stuff, pleeeeease God, can we have a lickle bit of early snow in the next three and a half weeks?
Pollyana
(Off to take cover from all the insults coming my way when people read that post!)
I am the only one who understands you my girl.......
I love that cold day with snow that's very crisp (not that wet muchy cr**p)....the snow you can pick up and i'ts like powder. Then home for a hot toddy or better still off to the local pub...........Will have to wait till Dec or Jan tho...........
Hey....... if you can Get to Oz via Calgary Canada you are welcome to see our Snow.......................
Oct 7th 2003, 8:05 am
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Thats why i'm off to melb, best of all worlds
Oct 7th 2003, 8:14 am
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Might make it to Canada one day Jeannie; I have 2 friends who tell me its beautiful in winter. Un the meantime I guess the closest I'll manage is a visit to Tassie in midwinter!
And Hevs? Two weeks to go? Wow!!! I wanna hear all about it when you get there. No rose tinted specs mind, just the horrible truth....!!!
And Hevs? Two weeks to go? Wow!!! I wanna hear all about it when you get there. No rose tinted specs mind, just the horrible truth....!!!
Oct 7th 2003, 11:39 am
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Originally posted by Pollyana
Might make it to Canada one day Jeannie; I have 2 friends who tell me its beautiful in winter. Un the meantime I guess the closest I'll manage is a visit to Tassie in midwinter!
And Hevs? Two weeks to go? Wow!!! I wanna hear all about it when you get there. No rose tinted specs mind, just the horrible truth....!!!
Might make it to Canada one day Jeannie; I have 2 friends who tell me its beautiful in winter. Un the meantime I guess the closest I'll manage is a visit to Tassie in midwinter!
And Hevs? Two weeks to go? Wow!!! I wanna hear all about it when you get there. No rose tinted specs mind, just the horrible truth....!!!
Oct 7th 2003, 12:53 pm
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Winter not over in AUS yet and you can always see the snow each year Pollyana.
http://www.perisherblue.com.au/winter/index.shtml
runs are open at the moment, it is a usual treat for lots of the kids here off at the moment from school.
I am also getting excited clocks go back here in NSW end of October and it will be light till 7.00 at night.
Cheers
http://www.perisherblue.com.au/winter/index.shtml
runs are open at the moment, it is a usual treat for lots of the kids here off at the moment from school.
I am also getting excited clocks go back here in NSW end of October and it will be light till 7.00 at night.
Cheers
