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When we went on our touring trip last year we stayed in a town called Armidale in north west NSW. It was warm but comfortable. An hour down the road is Tamworth and we gave it a miss because the forecast was for 42 dgs. At least 5 dgs. above Armidale's expected temperature. We often noticed large differences in the weather within small distances.

Sue xx

Allan - Don't forget me! You might hear from Linda and Tec too. We have all been part of this back yard project, you know! Still waiting for the invitation to the barbecue. Please send the invitation and photos by email. I've had experience with you and your idea of postage!

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia



TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for Damaging Winds
For people in areas southwest of a line Cape Naturaliste to Bremer Bay,
including the town of Albany.
Issued at 3:30 am on Sunday 11 July 2010

A deepening low pressure system to the south of the state combined with the
passage of a cold front is likely to cause squally showers and thunderstorms
with damaging wind gusts to 100 kilometres today, particularly from midday
onwards.

FESA State Emergency Service [SES] advises people to secure loose objects, move
vehicles under cover and stay inside away from windows. If caught outside find
shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams. Boat owners
should make sure their boats are securely moored. Take extra care on the roads.
If driving through heavy rain slow down and turn your lights on or if visibility
becomes low pull over and park until it passes. For SES assistance call 132 500.
For more safety tips visit www.fesa.wa.gov.au

The next warning will be issued by 10.00 am WST Sunday

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 213.


Berona, we'll be just on the fringe of this one as we are not really far from Cape Naturaliste.

Allan

That's funny Berona - it's something Allan may never live down:-)) I hate to think where that bouquet of flowers is.

Sue xx

Berona, I'm not sure whether I have your email address.

Would you be able to send it via a PM and I'll make sure that I send the pics to you

Allan

CC, Albany. Another one of my favourite places, after Fremantle.

Allan

Sue - I like to think that they all went to seed and spread along the Nullabor - to make it look less 'plain'.

My brother had a lot of orchids and each time he broke them up, he would give some to those who wanted them, then throw the remainder over the back fence, where there was a flat area for about six feet, then an embankment down to a disused coal-train line. The line was then repaired and used for a commuter train to make one trip to town in the morning and one return trip in the evening.
Each September, it was fun to see the heads come out the windows of the train to look at the orchid display on the embankment.

Just trying to make it 20,000 posts!

Allan

Success

Remember, nothing succeeds like budgies with no teeth!!

:0))

Allan

Well, I am off for the moment.

Things to do, Pics to download, dinner to prepare (roast lamb) and the Sunday paper to read!

To all in Oz have a very nice Sunday, to all Brits sleep well

Allan

Woohoo - 20,000 + posts. Well done Allan:-))

Sue xx

Ozzie ozzie ozzie oi oi oi,
I'm a died in the wool fairdinkum Ausie.
I'm on the central coast of New South Wales.
Life's great aint it.
Kenneth.

Hi, Kenneth - welcome to our Aussie thread although we have lots of Pommie friends. You live in a nice part of NSW - and life sure is great:-))

Sue xx

Welcome Kenneth. We talk at any time of the day and night. If no one answers you now - come back later and the answer will be there.
What part of the Central Coast are you in? It's all nice there.

Hi all,

Hope that everyone is having a great weekend.....Kenneth I am near you, just moved this week to Brooklyn.

Welcome to the thread Kenneth, I'm Tec, a Pom, and live in Wales.
Oggie Oggie Oggie oi oi oi .

Hi Sal, Hope the move went well.

Congratulations to the Aussie F1 driver who won the British Grand Prix today - well done Mark Webber.

Tec.

Good morning/evening all, and welcome to Kenneth

I've had a pm from Diane and she is well.

CC storms are still here, a very disturbed night with very strong winds and squally showers. And even as I compose (which is better than decomposing) the thunder has returned. I've also heard an ominous clatter on the verandah roof but is still too dark, and wet to investigate.

Sorry, Kenneth, I live in WA in Australind about 160 kms south of Perth.

To all, with regard to the photos does anyone have any objectios if I send them to you as a group? I think that I have most email addys now but realise that some folk enjoy their privacy and would prefer that things are sent individually.

Please let me know

Allan

A little info on our weather :0))

IDW28001
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Western Australia



TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
for Widespread Damaging Winds with Locally Destructive Gusts.
For people in areas southwest of a line Lancelin to Lake Grace to Salmon Gums
including the Perth metropolitan area, Mandurah, Bunbury, Busselton, Albany and
Esperance.
Issued at 3:50 am on Monday 12 July 2010

A cold front is moving over northern and eastern parts of the SW Land Division,
and combined with a deepening low pressure system to the south of the state is
likely to cause widespread damaging winds to 100 kilometres per hour that could
result in damage to property. In isolated areas locally destructive gusts in
excess of 125 kilometres per hour may cause significant damage or destruction of
property. Severe winds are expected southwest of a line Lancelin to Esperance,
moving to south of a line Bussleton to Salmon Gums by sunrise Monday.
Thunderstorms, hail and local flooding are also possible.

Cape Naturaliste reported a gust to 107 kilometres per hour at 1:00am Monday.
Cape Leeuwin reported a gust to 100 kilometres per hour at 3:00am Monday.

FESA State Emergency Service [SES] advises people to secure loose objects, move
vehicles under cover and stay inside away from windows. If caught outside find
shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams. Boat owners
should make sure their boats are securely moored. Take extra care on the roads.
If driving through heavy rain slow down and turn your lights on or if visibility
becomes low pull over and park until it passes. For SES assistance call 132 500.
For more safety tips visit www.fesa.wa.gov.au

The next warning will be issued by 7:00 am WST Monday.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's
website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 213.

Good Morning/Evening,

CC............Budgies succeed as well you know.
At least I don't get banished from the house to watch F1.

Hi Allan,I hope you get improved weather today, maybe it's the cats clattering on the verandah, unless they're hiding under the bed.

I also had PM from Diane, she sends her love to everyone.

Tec.

Good evening Tec,

As you will see from my last post, there is no change in the weather. Once it gets light I will be able to assess the damage!

I think that the pic of the peas and beans may be all that we have left :0((

Allan