Aussie Winter

[bentalphanerd]

Temps are supposed to get down to single digits through the night this week. I haven't seen any bad affects yet aside from a slowing down of pod production.
And I was nearly killed by a falling tree pumpkin that I didn't know was up there :shocked: so look out for them :D

[chilliman64]

it's usually the drop bears that will sneak up on you like that

I think my plants are sleeping. it's pretty cool overnight in Sydney already.

[bentalphanerd]

lol - yeah & be the worlds most embarrassing epitaph.

Hows the day temps down there CM64

[chilliman64]

well up until Friday we'd had 13 consecutive days of rain - now as you know we don't complain about too much rain anymore here in Oz, but come on - do we really need that much all in one go?

we've had some sun peppered cloudy days with a bit of warmth though not sure of the exact temps. the last few nights have been pretty cool though. need to wear pyjamas and a beanie to bed!

[chilliman64]

"Man Killed By Fallen Tree Pumpkin"

In breaking news a slim, capsaicin addict was killed in Queensland today by a rather large airborne butternut pumpkin while tending his pepper plants. Local authorities have said there were no suspicious circumstances and terrorism had been ruled out. However police would like to speak with several THP members spotted in the vicinity, around the time of the accident, seen carrying a bbq'd leg of lamb, a few bags of chiles and a dozen or so bottles of Pain2.

[bentalphanerd]

rain! you're lucky. I'm back to bucket watering this week. Just had 2 days of strong westerlies and everything is looking pretty ragged. Haven't had rain for weeks but other parts of brisbane have.

You do know if you stop shaving the cranium nature will provide you with a beanie.

[chilliman64]

hair is overrated

[Omri]

So how cold is it? use Celsius please. :P

[chilliman64]

15-18 deg at it's lowest during the day and down to 5 or 6 overnight with less to come, May is the last month of autumn. we use Celsius in Oz

[bentalphanerd]

"Man Killed By Fallen Tree Pumpkin"

In breaking news a slim, capsaicin addict was killed in Queensland today by a rather large airborne butternut pumpkin while tending his pepper plants. Local authorities have said there were no suspicious circumstances and terrorism had been ruled out. However police would like to speak with several THP members spotted in the vicinity, around the time of the accident, seen carrying a bbq'd leg of lamb, a few bags of chiles and a dozen or so bottles of Pain2.

butternut ppphht - this was 8kg of blue pumpkin from about 15 feet up. Got 3 of them in the cupboard now.

hmm pumpkin based chilli sauce hmmm

[Omri]

15-18 deg at it's lowest during the day and down to 5 or 6 overnight with less to come, May is the last month of autumn. we use Celsius in Oz
That's not cold. a bit chilly, but that's it.

[chilliman64]

I reckon a slim fellow like yourself could be taken down by a butternut! using a QLD blue would be a waste.

sounds like there'll be some pumpkin soup at the Nerd House tonight, that should stave off the chills.

[bentalphanerd]

That's not cold. a bit chilly, but that's it.

You know its cold in Oz when you have to put on footwear & shirts with sleeves

[chilliman64]

That's not cold. a bit chilly, but that's it.

well we don't get snow here, the lowest winter temp is usually no worse than -1 or -2. cold, like heat, is relative.

a few years ago I lived in north Queensland, in the tropics. the house I rented had a swimming pool and I was using it almost every day during August. the locals couldn't believe it as they were cold (August is the last month of winter here). I had moved up from Sydney and their winter was my late Spring and the water was warm to me.

[Omri]

well we don't get snow here, the lowest winter temp is usually no worse than -1 or -2. cold, like heat, is relative.

a few years ago I lived in north Queensland, in the tropics. the house I rented had a swimming pool and I was using it almost every day during August. the locals couldn't believe it as they were cold (August is the last month of winter here). I had moved up from Sydney and their winter was my late Spring and the water was warm to me.
-2 is where it starts to get cold. but anything hotter than subzero is chilly.

[Chiliac]

For chilis it IS cold!

On the latest news, Brisbane PD reported that the high level of alcohol in the victims blood as well as matching scratch marks on the tree and the body may indicate that the Brisbane resident climbed up the tree in a state of full intoxication.
The puddles of drool underneath the tree were investigated by the local police lab and as Sgt. X. Purt explained to our station this morning, the conclusion was drawn that the victim must have slept on the tree with his mouth wide open for several hours before losing balance and falling of the branch.
Several attempts to revive him or the pumpkin he crashed into at St.Pod hospital and the local nursery respectively failed.

[Omri]

Yes it is cold for chiles, but for people or Australians it's not. :lol:

[talas]

mm fantastic hot summers mild winters..oz sounds like a dream..compared to u.k..just the pumpkin tree worrys me..hold on pumpkins in trees :shocked:

[Chiliac]

I know everything's upside down in Oz, but pumpkins on trees? I'd rather subscribe to the police' latest findings!

[talas]

rofl Chiliac:lol:

[stillmanz]

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ60901/IDQ60901.94576.shtml
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ60900.shtml
http://www.brisbane-australia.com/100068.php

It was freezing today.
anycolder and queenslanders just die.

[Omri]

Well it's a pretty weird weather here this week. should be 35+, but more in the 20 area.
http://www.weather-forecast.com/locations/Ashdod/forecasts/latest
you know what? it's not that bad. :P

[bentalphanerd]

Ahhh Run for your lives Aaaahhhh

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4230/firstod0.jpg

Stillmanz one of those lists said it got to 6 here :shocked: (I'm about 1 km from archerfield)

[stillmanz]

screw that, way too cold. Nice pumpkins..............

[bentalphanerd]

Have to start thinking about bringing all the pots inside....


...there I thought about it :D

Heres a bad picture of todays deadly harvest. Took the pic on my phone where it landed.

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1935/image001zd1.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image001zd1.jpg)

[chilliman64]

Ahhh Run for your lives Aaaahhhh

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4230/firstod0.jpg

Stillmanz one of those lists said it got to 6 here :shocked: (I'm about 1 km from archerfield)

it's a movie sequel in the making...

you've seen Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes
then there was Return Of The Killer Tomatoes
then Killer Tomatoes Strike Back
and (yawn) Killer Tomatoes Eat France

probably read the book Attack Of The Killer Potatoes

now, finally, it's Attack Of The Killer Pumpkins - will they too be repelled by the song Puberty Love???

[bentalphanerd]

now, finally, it's Attack Of The Killer Pumpkins - will they too be repelled by the song Puberty Love???

Dude...you're scaring me :lol:

[talas]

:shocked::pray: not me not yet..run run run :lol:

[chilliman64]

hehehehehe - I scare myself quite frequently also

[talas]

ar these beasties all over oz..because the wife is planning to go to your fair land next year and i dont want to walk around with a crick in my kneck looking up all holiday:rolleyes:

[chilliman64]

just walk 2 metres behind the missus, at least that gives you a fair chance of escaping

[talas]

:lol: chilliman o yes i will...

please click on link..the word of a MONSTER is spreading...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/15364783@N00/510897586/

[chilliman64]

check this link out, these are real!!! they are called Drop Bears and are prolific in rural areas, known to terrorise campers and tourists with foreign accents

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULEQpUY_crc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vSGJn4NVbg&feature=related

google up dropbears and you'll see what I mean - these bears are not to be taken lightly

[talas]

man dem dropbears ar damn scary rofl nice one:lol:

[chilliman64]

last night was the coldest April night in Sydney for 9 years, with the last two nights both being below 5 deg C in my suburb.

looks like a long winter with many nights/weekends logged on to THP to try to keep warm

[quick_draw]

check this link out, these are real!!! they are called Drop Bears and are prolific in rural areas, known to terrorise campers and tourists with foreign accents

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULEQpUY_crc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vSGJn4NVbg&feature=related

google up dropbears and you'll see what I mean - these bears are not to be taken lightly

Do you think they should be warned about the magpies and pluvers???? :lol: