Category Archives: Weather

From Menindee to Wentworth,Renmark and Mildura.


The next leg of our journey was supposed to take us to Mildura where we planned to drive out to Mungo National Park to see the Walls of China. Unfortunately due to bad weather predicted, and ultimately as it happened, … Continue reading

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Trip to New Zealand in the snow in a campervan!


Recently we went on a long awaited ten day trip to New Zealand’s South island. Taking three of our adult children with us. Due to accommodation costs we decided to hire a campervan for the duration. Why not. It will … Continue reading

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Home again! Back from our cruise.


Well I’m back on land again and thankfully it’s not moving! I was so worried about experiencing the after effects of cruising, like last time, but I’m happy to report that due to extremely calm seas I am NOT walking … Continue reading

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In the rain…


It’s not often you will see photo’s of me because I hate having my picture taken but the other day when it was raining (oh at last!) I wanted to express my gratitude for it…..in a slightly theatrical way 🙂 … Continue reading

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Back from America! “I survived…. a tornado!”


I’ve been sick and jetlagged, and just plain exhausted since getting back from our trip. I had no time to blog while we were away as it was just so hectic. We never had a days rest and practically FELL … Continue reading

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A pot pourri post.


Oh my! I just heard the weather report and had to go and check my favourite weather site online to make sure, because I’m sure it said it’s going to be 31 degree’s here on the coast tomorrow. That’s ok. … Continue reading

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The season of the devil.


So it seems that my tolerance to temperature has dropped even more. It also seems that this spring and summer is set to bring even hotter temperatures than last year. “It’s gonna be a scorcher!” Oh I am such a … Continue reading

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Hot and snotty.


The other day while at a market selling our candles a customer picked up a scent called “Australian bush”. I made the comment … “I don’t really know WHAT the Australian bush smells like….maybe like bushfires?” Actually, that’s what Christmas … Continue reading

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Ants in my pants.


Our Easter weekend camping trip to Hill end, about a five hour drive from home, began in the usual way. We arrived just after lunchtime, the campsite was almost full, and were greeted by a friendly bunch, already set up … Continue reading

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Creature of the gloom.


There is no doubt, I am a creature of the night, the dark, the cool, the gloom, winter light and rain. Bright sunshine makes me cringe …”Heeelp I’m meeeelting!” I endure summer like it’s a punishment dished out by the … Continue reading

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