The totally off-topic thread

[JohnK]

My bedroom last night was the hottest in living memory.

 

[Major]

I'd like to post a big "thank you" to the Southern states for sending us your weather

We just love 40° here...not

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Interesting day today:

1. As usual if I am in Oz I am working - had to deliver an item to 4 Pin Oak Crt, Vermont South, VIC this morn - no biggie - loaded up and headed over there - 38mins from office - when I turn into Pin Oak Crt there are a group of people wandering around with cameras taking pics and a dude in a high viz vest waving his arms and pointing and yabbering. I pulled up - opened side door and proceed to unload - dude comes over and says can you move van as I am parked incorrectly - he was smartly told he was no copper and van staying put until item delivered. Customer wanders over and takes delivery and hands me the cash - I ask 'What's this dudes caper?' - 'Oh he is a security guard - they are here 24/7 - this is the street where they film Neighbours!' I had no idea - I still hold zero interest - apparently street is awash with never ending stream of 'tourists' - particularly Poms.

2. Over Xmas beer fridge in garage dies - intolerable - so we go looking for new fridge with ice maker built in - make decision and buy from HN taking advantage of 5 Amex cards with offer so $500 off $3,400 fridge. When fridge arrives we install upstairs with great difficulty then ask our normal plumber come connect water supply - 'No can do - off on 3 week holiday' - bummer - desperate to try new ice maker - so the Ette contacts 2 plumbers to get quotes - 1st is $1,800 and 2nd $1,200 - WTF! She asks 1st guy why so expensive - he answers 'We are Same Day Service Plumbers' - cough she says - I called you 2 days ago and it took you 48hrs to get here - hardly same day. So we wait for normal plumber to return from vacation - he comes and connects this morning - total fee $250 - OMG! $1,800 guy was having a decent lick wasn't he?

 

[blackcat20]

Interesting day today:

1. As usual if I am in Oz I am working - had to deliver an item to 4 Pin Oak Crt, Vermont South - no biggie - loaded up and headed over there - 38mins from office - when I turn into Pin Oak Crt there are a group of people wandering around with cameras taking pics and a dude in a high viz vest waving his arms and pointing and yabbering. I pulled up - opened side door and proceed to unload - dude comes over and says can you move van as I am parked incorrectly - he was smartly told he was no copper and van staying put until item delivered. Customer wanders over and takes delivery and hands me the cash - I ask 'What's this dudes caper?' - 'Oh he is a security guard - they are here 24/7 - this is the street where they film Neighbours!' I had no idea - I still hold zero interest - apparently street is awash with never ending stream of 'tourists' - particularly Poms.

So we might see you on TV?

Hanging out in the spare room while people poke through my cupboards....

 

[TheRealTMA]

Brisbane today

 

[Happy Trails]

... he answers 'We are Same Day Service Plumbers' - cough she says - I called you 2 days ago and it took you 48hrs to get here - hardly same day.

Reminds me of when we called the 24 hour breakdown service.

"No worries, we'll be there in 24 Hours".

 

[GarrettM]

In Sydney. Every bit as hot as advertised.

 

[cove]

Turn on the airconditioner and head down to the pool. When you get back it should be less toastee. They say the pool is heated but it seems pretty cool to me when I stay there.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Amusingly, cold water out of tap is 29.4C.

 

[blackcat20]

Beautiful day in Melbourne.

And now have the house back to myself!

 

[JohnK]

In Sydney. Every bit as hot as advertised.

I didn't think it was possible to be this hot. So many cars broken down on the roads.

 

[wandering_fred]

A cold summer here with the odd warmish day. I just wish it would settle at a warm enough level my tomato plants would grow tomatoes.

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[Rugby]

Brisbane today

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Beats my BOM 128km Sydney Radar Loop combined with BOM Latest Weather Observations Sydney on separate tab

 

[GarrettM]

Turn on the airconditioner and head down to the pool. When you get back it should be less toastee. They say the pool is heated but it seems pretty cool to me when I stay there.

Aircon doing nicely now. Internet and phone also, after a little reboot.

 

[Pushka]

I'd like to say we have given it to you Eastern States but its still really hot hear once the clouds cleared. Front rooms are baking hot now.

 

[love_the_life]

I have even donned a pair of shorts :shock:

(That is very unusual for me)

 

[Flying mermaid]

Sydney. My husband tells me that the air con is NOT on and he wont put it on... I might spend the night in the office

even I gave in and took pity on Mr FM and turned the air con on on Thursday night and have been running it since then. Set at 26 though, as I refuse to freeze myself.

 

[JessicaTam]

For those coming to Christchurch for dinner next month, there has been a 'slight' spanner thrown in the works:

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....er-saturday-11-march-75785-8.html#post1588178

 

[whatmeworry]

... and it's still only single digits here, snowing in fact

How is that vitamin D deficiency going?

 

[JohnK]

Relax. Breathe. Don't get angry....