Summer - who nicked it?
Feb 9th 2012, 7:18 pm
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Summer - who nicked it?
Ahhhh... lazy Australian Summer days. Relaxing by the pool, or just lounging in the shade and hiding from the heat of the day. Well not this year.
Just heard on the local radio, that, in the 41 days so far this year, 38 of them have been wet. It's raining now.
2011 was the wettest year on record, beating 2010, which was previously the wettest year on record.
Just heard on the local radio, that, in the 41 days so far this year, 38 of them have been wet. It's raining now.
2011 was the wettest year on record, beating 2010, which was previously the wettest year on record.
Feb 9th 2012, 7:37 pm
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
Coldest December in Sydney since 1960 and mercury didn't touch 30 centigrade for the summer until quite recently
It's awful to say it but I think many people (not farmers) grew used to the drought conditions which prevailed for much of the last 15 years and now miss them
It's awful to say it but I think many people (not farmers) grew used to the drought conditions which prevailed for much of the last 15 years and now miss them
Feb 9th 2012, 7:53 pm
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
Yep same here in Maitland NSW its been crap this summer i find its been cold most days 
Feb 9th 2012, 9:16 pm
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
We did. Today is going to be only 37.
Feb 9th 2012, 9:16 pm
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
Ahhhh... lazy Australian Summer days. Relaxing by the pool, or just lounging in the shade and hiding from the heat of the day. Well not this year.
Just heard on the local radio, that, in the 41 days so far this year, 38 of them have been wet. It's raining now.
2011 was the wettest year on record, beating 2010, which was previously the wettest year on record.
Just heard on the local radio, that, in the 41 days so far this year, 38 of them have been wet. It's raining now.
2011 was the wettest year on record, beating 2010, which was previously the wettest year on record.
THE RAIN IS NOT MY FAULT. Honest.
I just want to make that clear.
Feb 9th 2012, 9:17 pm
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
Fond memories of seeing Travis performing this very same tune years ago at 'T in the park' in a muddy field whilst it was absolutely bucketing down. 
The rain didnt put a dampener on our spirits tho. All jumping up and down like muddy pissed-up maniacs. Classy.
Feb 9th 2012, 9:20 pm
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
It's been a shocker of a summer, our onions crops have really struggled so I apologise in advance if your onions don't look as good as they should, it's because it hasn't been hot enough at the right times!
Feb 9th 2012, 11:36 pm
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
Maybe Autumn will be nice. There are leaves on the turn up here.
Feb 10th 2012, 12:14 am
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
I'm enjoying summer in Melbourne at the moment - low-mid 20s through to next Wednesday! Much more pleasant than 30+
Feb 10th 2012, 12:16 am
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
I'm with mouse, would much rather be cool than hot, but you can keep the rain.
Feb 10th 2012, 1:42 am
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
Ahhhh... lazy Australian Summer days. Relaxing by the pool, or just lounging in the shade and hiding from the heat of the day. Well not this year.
Just heard on the local radio, that, in the 41 days so far this year, 38 of them have been wet. It's raining now.
2011 was the wettest year on record, beating 2010, which was previously the wettest year on record.
Just heard on the local radio, that, in the 41 days so far this year, 38 of them have been wet. It's raining now.
2011 was the wettest year on record, beating 2010, which was previously the wettest year on record.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16950627
Feb 10th 2012, 5:49 am
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
I can honestly say that this summer so far we've had no more than about ten days where we've seen the sun, even briefly.
Central heating on yesterday! Haven't eaten on the patio once.
Low cloud, drizzle - typical La Nina year in the East of NSW.
Central heating on yesterday! Haven't eaten on the patio once.
Low cloud, drizzle - typical La Nina year in the East of NSW.
Feb 10th 2012, 6:02 am
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Re: Summer - who nicked it?
Loving the weather right now. It's been a perfect start to February. We even had rain today!