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06/01/2006: "1st Day of Winter Down Under"

Today is the official start of Winter here in Tasmania. Part of the beauty of this great island state of Australia, is the distinctly noticeable seasons. Back on the mainland the changes are more subtle; in Tassie each season is marked by unique weather, colours, atmosphere, and experiences.

Will we get snow this winter? Will the semi-drought conditions break for those of us on the land? Stock up the woodpiles, clean out the flue, and rug up for the exploring ahead for us as the elements do their best to make each Wild, Blue and Free journey a true challenge and adventure! Cheers all!

Replies: 11 Comments

on Monday, June 12th, Rossco said

BRRRRR snow you can keep mate. The only snow I like is what we had here on Christmas day last year. It was 33C but we were had a video conference to Levels in Japan for Christmas day and it snowed there while we were talking so he took the mobile cams outside to give us a look at it snowing.

And would believe it while he was showing us it snowing two Japanese girls walked past in mini skirts. Strike me blue.

But then I suppose if you put them up in the gulf at 45C they'd melt.

Gimme the heat anyday, well up to 50C anyway. I find it a bit warm after that now I'm getting old eh?

on Friday, June 9th, Ruby said

Thankyou to AK and Glitzy for your wonderful comments, I'm so glad you like the website and our arty selves. I believe evryone is an artist so go ahead and surprise yourselves,
lotsalove
Ruby

on Thursday, June 8th, Kip said

With some luck we'll get a real snowfall this year... have heard it can get up to a few feet deep around our mountain and valley home here. Not seen it like that yet, though of late our main waterhole is freezing over thick enough almost to skate on!

on Thursday, June 8th, Rossco said

Will you get snow this winter? In Tassie mate I'd bet a quid that'd be a given. It snowed in summer when I was there and it's the coldest winter since '65 with temps here hitting -6. BRRRRR

on Thursday, June 8th, Rossco said

Will you get snow this winter? I'd reckon that was a given in Tassie. The real question would be will you get snow in summer? Cause it did when I was there November before last in Launceston.

We're having the coldest winter since 65 with temps hitting -6 but there's not a drop of moisture in the atmosphere so it's just freezing cold.

on Wednesday, June 7th, Kip said

Thanks all. I don't know about Ruby, but you got me blushing !

G'day Kimberley, I'm wrapped you found the site... we could play hangman by Blog someday

I'll guess I just have to stick with throwing a cyber snowball at you considering it's winter here

>>>>>>>>>>>O *SPLAT*

Cheers, Kip.

on Sunday, June 4th, Kimberley said

So THIS is where Kip has been hiding!
The site looks great mate- polished, artistic.
NO bright yellow backgrounds and presumably less wiring to tinker with.

Love you Kip, wish for all the best for you. Cheers to a new beginning *raises glass*
and to old friends, and to new ones as well

on Saturday, June 3rd, Ex-pat Aussie said

You both are very gifted. Its inspiring to see two Australian artists bringing such a new perspective on our country. Keep up the good work

on Saturday, June 3rd, *~@GLiTTeRGiRL@~* said

You must B truest soulmates with how u 2 r so deep and beautiful artists I wish I was so lucky. Best web pages I have gone 2 in ages, warm cuddles Glitzy xxxxxxxx

on Saturday, June 3rd, Junebug said

FANNNNNNNTASTIC!

on Saturday, June 3rd, AK said

Loved the show. Cant wait to see more of Ruby. Love the website, such creative photos, video. The best. Hope to see more