Winter arrives the weekend the snow season opens
(Remember cold is relative to where you liveđŸ˜‰)
Yesterday, after a chilly low of 4c/39f at about 6am the temp. had risen to a dazzling 5.5c/41f by 11.30. Some of the forecast rain arrived (the garden says Thank You) there were a couple of short bursts of sunshine about 2pm but overall it was dull gloomy rather cool thank goodness I don’t have to go anywhere day all round
And next week doesn’t look crash hot either
And just like that……being a day when we’d rather like the house to be warm – even after a battery change, the remote for the gas heater wouldn’t work. A certain person fiddled around in amongst the ‘ground level workings’ (older model – nothing conveniently located) to find the ‘starter motor’ (my words not his) to do it manually. Move a little switch and it works (it’s safe to use) but something’s come adrift – the casing now has a couple of rubber bands to keep it together- new one $300 – new modern ‘updated’ heater +/- $5000. We’ll be on the road in a couple of weeks so…..it can hold till then. He’ll pop down to Dandenong and pick up a new one (part) when we get back.. Well I think that’s what he meant…..somehow I don’t think we’ll be getting a brand spanking new heater when this one works just fine
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I still miss seeing my brown shadow in her favourite winter spot
Kingswood Maura Delight known to us as Kiera
26 December 1999 – 12 April 2018
Still Waters 
Oh those shadows. We had one named singe because she got so close to the fire her fur did singe. Decades later she is remembered and missed.
We got to a top of 8 yesterday with a feels like that never got above 4. I like winter though. I hope your heater hangs in.
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I don’t think there’s a new heater coming, either!
Your trip north seems to have come early this year but that’s probably because I’ve not been paying attention.
Kiera lived long! you must be great pawrents đŸ™‚
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Those are very chilly temperatures. You certainly need to fly north
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I am sorry for the loss of your “brown shadow,” Kiera. It is clear she was a very cherished member of your family, and those memories of her favorite winter spot are certainly a poignant reminder. http://www.melodyjacob.com
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Brrr! Stay warm but I do hope you get some more precipitation for your garden!
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i hope that you are able to stay comfortable. It isn’t too hot here yet, thank goodness.
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I hope you can stay warm. Honestly, it’s always something isn’t it? Mostly I prefer winter to the heat of summer but for now I’m happy to not be dealing with snow and ice.
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