I've been brave in leaving the heater in storage. Have been quite determined to do without it till the peak of Winter, but I crumbled last night. It's way too early in Autumn to be 2.9 degrees. The mind just can't take it! :)
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Melbourne records coldest April morning for 56 years
Reko Rennie
April 30, 2009 - 7:59AM
Source - the Age
You're right - it's cold. So cold in fact, it's Melbourne's chilliest April morning for 56 years.
The celsius in the city plunged to 2.9 degrees at 6.35am, a brisk wake-up call for Melburnians trying to rouse themselves for work.
The cold snap tested records across the city, with some suburbs dropping below freezing, Weather Company meteorologist Brett Dutschke said.
Mr Dutschke said most areas recorded their coldest April morning for decades, with some as much as 10 degrees below the monthly average.
The aptly named Coldstream recorded the greater Melbourne area's lowest temperature, with a frosty -2.7 degrees at 6:30am.
Many other suburbs recorded temperatures of less than 1 degree, with Scoresby managing only 0.3 degrees and Essendon 0.6 degrees.
Over in Melbourne's south-west, Laverton reached 0.4 - its lowest April temperature for 66 years - while Tullamarine struggled to just over a degree.
Mr Dutschke said tomorrow morning would not be as cold due to increasing cloud and a bit more wind, while frosts would only hit east of Melbourne.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Elgar's Nimrod
Moving does not begin to describe this piece. How I wish I had the chance to play this piece back in the symphonic band days!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Good Travels
April travels.
Leave your shoes behind. Great Ocean Road.
Photo by Lorraine of my Timberlands and Bob walking into the deep blue.
What a lovely shot, a thoughtful interpretation of 'leap and the net will appear'. :)
Leave your shoes behind. Great Ocean Road.
Photo by Lorraine of my Timberlands and Bob walking into the deep blue.
What a lovely shot, a thoughtful interpretation of 'leap and the net will appear'. :)
Friday, April 17, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Wandering Weekend
On the peak of Mt. Oberon
It's been a great long weekend. Had some friends visit from Perth, and some others from Singapore, and I got conveniently stirred for the outdoors, and general doing of things.
Started off with a blast at the Easy Star All-Stars gig at the Corner (easily the best gig of 2008/2009 by far), getting a new drum student who's really passionate about the drums, hiking at the 565m tall Mt Oberon at Wilson's Prom, and hanging out in the sun at Williamstown and the Sidney Myer Bowl at King's Domain watching the clouds go by. Tomorrow's a drive down to Great Ocean Road, and more traveling beckons. Would have clocked up at least 1,200kms of travel by the time I'm done.
:)
Happy Easter everyone.
Monday, April 6, 2009
MMM
Read on till the end. The content's good content, but the comment posted by a reader truly made me laugh. Worth a read from beginning to end!
Dr M: I will not accept senior minister's post if offered
Mon, Apr 06, 2009
The Star/ANN
TAIPING, Malaysia: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has openly given his stamp of approval to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak's administration, saying that the current government was truly "the people's government."
The former premier said his confidence in Najib grew following his willingness to get up close and personal with the people by meeting them on the ground in his second day as prime minister.
"I have full confidence that Datuk Seri Najib can correct the problems currently plaguing the country, and also confident that he would bring Malaysia to new heights to benefit all the races in the country," he told a crowd of thousands at Dataran PPP near here Monday.
Later, he said he would not accept a senior minister's post in the Cabinet if offered, but was willing to advise the Government in an unofficial capacity.
Najib is widely expected to unveil his new Cabinet line-up on Wednesday.
Dr Mahathir was in Bukit Gantang at the invitation of Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is heading the Barisan Nasional machinery for the three by-elections -- Bukit Gantang here in Perak, Bukit Selambau in Kedah and Batang Ai in Sarawak.
This is the first time in the nearly six years since he left office that the premier of 22 years has hit the campaign trail.
Mahathir, who rejoined Umno on Saturday, expressed his hope that the many members who had left the party would also return to its fold.
"Times have changed. The government today is truly for the people. So I am urging those who had left Umno, please come back," he said, adding that he was confident that the current administration would be taking steps to address people's unhappiness.
He also said that street demonstrations were not part of Malaysian culture and were a waste of time.
"What do we get by demonstrating on the streets, except to cause damage? Dialogue is the best way to resolve unhappiness and differences. If we are still unhappy with the government, then show it through the ballot boxes," he added.
He also expressed his appreciation to the thousands of people who had gathered at the field an hour before his arrival at 10am.
"I feel I am truly back in Umno. Thank you for the welcome, although some people had told me to be prepared for spoilt eggs," he said to thunderous applause.
Dr Mahathir was truly in his element when campaigning for Barisan, always referring to the Opposition as "the other side" with his trademark dry wit.
He is scheduled to hit the campaign trail in Bukit Selambau later Monday.--The Star/Asia News Network
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Dr M is not interested in SM post because he is eyeing the MM post.
Imagine MM M???
Posted by: amfreeaccess at Mon Apr 06 21:31:48 SGT 2009
Dr M: I will not accept senior minister's post if offered
Mon, Apr 06, 2009
The Star/ANN
TAIPING, Malaysia: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has openly given his stamp of approval to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak's administration, saying that the current government was truly "the people's government."
The former premier said his confidence in Najib grew following his willingness to get up close and personal with the people by meeting them on the ground in his second day as prime minister.
"I have full confidence that Datuk Seri Najib can correct the problems currently plaguing the country, and also confident that he would bring Malaysia to new heights to benefit all the races in the country," he told a crowd of thousands at Dataran PPP near here Monday.
Later, he said he would not accept a senior minister's post in the Cabinet if offered, but was willing to advise the Government in an unofficial capacity.
Najib is widely expected to unveil his new Cabinet line-up on Wednesday.
Dr Mahathir was in Bukit Gantang at the invitation of Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is heading the Barisan Nasional machinery for the three by-elections -- Bukit Gantang here in Perak, Bukit Selambau in Kedah and Batang Ai in Sarawak.
This is the first time in the nearly six years since he left office that the premier of 22 years has hit the campaign trail.
Mahathir, who rejoined Umno on Saturday, expressed his hope that the many members who had left the party would also return to its fold.
"Times have changed. The government today is truly for the people. So I am urging those who had left Umno, please come back," he said, adding that he was confident that the current administration would be taking steps to address people's unhappiness.
He also said that street demonstrations were not part of Malaysian culture and were a waste of time.
"What do we get by demonstrating on the streets, except to cause damage? Dialogue is the best way to resolve unhappiness and differences. If we are still unhappy with the government, then show it through the ballot boxes," he added.
He also expressed his appreciation to the thousands of people who had gathered at the field an hour before his arrival at 10am.
"I feel I am truly back in Umno. Thank you for the welcome, although some people had told me to be prepared for spoilt eggs," he said to thunderous applause.
Dr Mahathir was truly in his element when campaigning for Barisan, always referring to the Opposition as "the other side" with his trademark dry wit.
He is scheduled to hit the campaign trail in Bukit Selambau later Monday.--The Star/Asia News Network
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Dr M is not interested in SM post because he is eyeing the MM post.
Imagine MM M???
Posted by: amfreeaccess at Mon Apr 06 21:31:48 SGT 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
the world...
the world's beginning to appreciate uniqueness more and more as it all becomes too homogenous.
Let's hope it doesn't assimilate.
Let's hope it doesn't assimilate.
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