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Post by Jan on Aug 31, 2010 6:20:19 GMT -5
September already... and would you believe the stores are putting out their Christmas stock. Still, lets enjoy our Outdoor World. Only memories from me today! This is a freecamp in Qld..... on the Mary River. Attachments:
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Post by Sharon on Aug 31, 2010 13:37:54 GMT -5
Well not quite September here but August is going out as an "Umbrella Day" .... lots of rain, cooler temperatures but it is only supposed to be with us for today and then sunshine for the first day of September. The rain is welcomed though as everything looks so refreshed and clean! Sharon Attachments:
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Post by Jan on Aug 31, 2010 22:30:57 GMT -5
An umbrella day, Sharon..... haven't heard it expressed like that Sharon. Glad you are getting some rain. We are having umbrella days here because the magpies are swooping, they have babies in the nest and are very territorial. This sign was erected in Walcha NSW. Attachments:
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Post by Jan on Aug 31, 2010 22:35:15 GMT -5
Just remembered it is Wattle Day today, though there hasn't been anything in the paper or the media. Wattle is our national flower and there are many varieties depending where you are www.wattleday.asn.au/about-wattle-day-1Attachments:
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Post by Sharon on Sept 1, 2010 8:21:53 GMT -5
Nice to hear about Wattle Day Jan and the flowers are lovely. Did you post it on the calendar too?
Umbrella Day was something I picked up from the weather report yesterday .... first I had heard a rainy day referred to as that but I liked it so I probably will be using it henceforth, lol.
We do not have Magpies .... enough problems with seagulls, lol.
Sharon
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Post by Daphne on Sept 1, 2010 8:49:39 GMT -5
Here in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Santa Rosa has said " I'm here" as she does every year without fail at the end of August, in the form of some kind of storm or adverse weather. The 29th started of fine with 17º C but quickly dropped to 3º. That night we had intense rain, and it rained on and off all through the 30th and 31st with biting wind. Today dawned chilly and windy but the sun is trying to come out, Good bye Santa Rosa. Now spring can start pulling its socks up and making a start!
Daphne
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Post by Jan on Sept 1, 2010 17:15:19 GMT -5
Oh, Sharon, no magpies, I will post a photo and see if you have a similar bird. A lot of people have them come into their yard and they will take a sliver of meat from their hand, and their song is a feature of Australian life. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzAa1sqXOik Attachments:
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Post by Sharon on Sept 1, 2010 18:54:48 GMT -5
Hmmm, I stand corrected looks like we do indeed have Magpies. Black-billed magpies range in the north from Alaska, central western British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and southern Manitoba, through the Rocky Mountains down south to all the Rocky Mountain states including New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and some bordering states as well. It frequents open country with thickets and scattered trees, especially riparian groves, but can be found within cities as well. Thanks Jan for the lovely video. Sharon Attachments:
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Post by Sharon on Sept 1, 2010 19:22:59 GMT -5
Daphne I loved your post about Santa Rosa and I join you in saying goodbye to her for 2010 with the hope that she has left behind months of glorious spring and summer weather!
Sharon
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