Weather

I have now become a proud (???) owner of something I never thought I would have whilst in Australia. An umbrella!!! I know most people are thinking, here he goes another story about how incredibly hot he even needs a parasol to keep the sun off. Well no, it's chucking it down!

Over Friday and Saturday Melbourne is expecting 40mm of rain to fall. i know this is roughly the amount that falls every minute in Bradford but over here it is a big deal. They are rejoicing that the reservoirs are going to be replenished. Coast guard is on special alert and weather defences are being erected.

I know what you are asking;
"What is a Northern boy like you doing buying a brolly during this small downpour, you wimp?"

Well I was going for an interview with an agency when the rain started so I was wearing my office attire, speedo's goggles and flippers, and as I didn't want them to get wet I called into the extreme camping sports shop and purchased the rarely used an seen umbrella device. Came in pretty handy too I can tell you! Going into Melbourne today to supervise Moira's purchase of my Birthday pressie. Got to make sure she gets me something good. After all I did buy her some books one year (from the Richard and Judy recommended list, three for a tenner, that's good value and lots of reading) and a car stereo another year.

Sine moving in we have been regulars to the Penguin Colony (we have been twice!) and as we couldn't upload the pictures from my phone we have brought these pictures for you to see. And a couple of night shots from our apartment!

Bit tricky to see this one