Drumbeat   451 Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, Toots said: No, I missed the thunder - sound asleep.  Today is beautiful.  Not a cloud in the sky. We should have been flying to Hobart tomorrow , I had booked some great houses to stay in Edited May 21, 2020 by Drumbeat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted June 5, 2020 Winter is definitely here now. Today:            Min:   4       Max:    14      Sunny Saturday:         Min:   3      Max:     11       Sunny Sunday:          Min:   3       Max:     12       Sunny Monday:          Min:   6       Max:     13       Sunny Tuesday:          Min:    9       Max:    13       Sunny Wednesday:      Min:    8       Max:     13       Sunny Thursday:         Min:   7       Max:     13       Sunny Friday:           Min:    7      Max:      13       Sunny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted June 9, 2020 Thick frost this morning so definitely didn't have a minimum of 9 overnight as above.   1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted July 4, 2020 Today:            Min:   7      Max:    13     Sunny Sunday:          Min:   5       Max:     14      Sunny Monday:          Min:   3       Max:     14      Sunny Tuesday:          Min:   3       Max:     11     Sunny Wednesday:       Min:    6       Max:    11     Sunny Thursday:        Min:    7        Max:   12     Overcast Friday:            Min:    6        Max   12     Showers Saturday:         Min:    6        Max:   12       Showers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
libbye   85 Posted July 4, 2020 You're doing much better than here in Ballarat Victoria. Horrible weather, cold and raining made all the worse by restrictions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted July 4, 2020 49 minutes ago, libbye said: You're doing much better than here in Ballarat Victoria. Horrible weather, cold and raining made all the worse by restrictions. How are you Libby?  I think winter in inland Australia is usually a bit on the chillier side and doesn't Ballarat get hot in the summer?  I don't mind the cold weather but I totally dislike cold AND damp weather. Tasmania is almost back to normal with most restriction eased.  Easier to do here being an island.  Border may open later in the month. Are  you settling in now you have returned? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
libbye   85 Posted July 4, 2020 Have settled back very well and made the right decision to come to Victoria where one of my daughter's lives. When I was trying to decide what the best decision for me should be I was in a dark place after Roger's death. My mind was all over the place and I made some stupid choices but 2 years on life is kinder and being near my family was certainly the right way to go. People told me not to make any decisions for at least a year and in hindsight (wonderful word) I should have listened. I am a lucky person in many ways and appreciate the path I finally chose. We spent 2 weeks touring Tasmania which was wonderful and loved it. The scenery stunning and most of all people were friendly and helpful. I can see why you love it. We really want to come again and see more but with the way things are right now it will have to wait. I hope all of you are fit and well and if you have elderly relatives they are safe. What a terrible time it is and not over yet but I guess it's history repeating itself. All the best to all your readers. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted August 3, 2020 Yesterday was bitterly cold but sunny.  Parts of Tasmania have had snowfalls.  Friends travelling around Tassie sent these photos this morning.  The higher up areas will have had much heavier snowfalls.  2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
libbye   85 Posted August 4, 2020 Looks beautiful despite being cold. Ballarat Victoria had flurries of snow this morning but nothing settled. Really cold but sun trying to come through. Keep warm everyone. Have to say I do miss a warm cosy woodburner. Rented house only has gas heating which sends me to sleep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted August 5, 2020 This photo was taken yesterday in the south of Tasmania.  Up here on the north west coast it's a lot milder today - quite pleasant really and haven't even seen snow on the nearby hills.  1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
libbye   85 Posted August 5, 2020 Looks beautiful but no good for chilblains!!!  1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted August 5, 2020 Mild sunny day here.  No wind at all.  Just come back from a walk with our dog.  These are a couple of off the beaten track walks we enjoy.  The seagulls enjoy having the beach to themselves. All we could hear were the birds twittering and singing.  When we go early in the mornings we see plenty of wallabies and rabbits but no sign of them later on.  2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heading4Tassie   4 Posted August 5, 2020 Lovely pictures @Toots big difference between the North and the South this week weather wise it seems, though the pics of the South snowy scenes look beautiful too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted August 5, 2020 52 minutes ago, Heading4Tassie said: Lovely pictures @Toots big difference between the North and the South this week weather wise it seems, though the pics of the South snowy scenes look beautiful too. I think you are heading for Launceston?  Launceston also had a snowfall.  First proper snow in 50 years.  It was gone by midday.  Photo taken last night. Totally different weather where we live but we are at sea level close to the Bass Strait.   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heading4Tassie   4 Posted August 5, 2020 9 hours ago, Toots said: I think you are heading for Launceston?  Launceston also had a snowfall.  First proper snow in 50 years.  It was gone by midday.  Photo taken last night. Totally different weather where we live but we are at sea level close to the Bass Strait.    Another lovely pic, bet that was a bit of a shock after 50 years. Yes Toots Launceston will be our starting point been researching lots from here and have visited various areas before but we are still open to where we will end up. We want more rural than city but acess to city for work. At the moment we would take anywhere in Tassie over being stuck here. The North coast looks beautiful and some great rural areas up there too if we could get work we are very open minded. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted August 11, 2020 July was the driest on record and up until today we still haven't had rain BUT persistent rain is forecast for the next few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted August 13, 2020 It has been raining steadily here since yesterday.  Good for the garden type of rain.  Supposed to be a wet weekend too.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted August 22, 2020 A dusting of snow on the hills early this morning.  1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobj   9,428 Posted December 3, 2020 Batten down, @Toots. You have some wild weather coming.  Cheers, Bobj. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skani   4,866 Posted December 3, 2020 3 hours ago, Bobj said: Batten down, @Toots. You have some wild weather coming. Cheers, Bobj. I dunno, Bob...looks pretty normal to me. Boring sameness on the mainland and all lively activity in Tassie.  1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobj   9,428 Posted December 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Skani said: I dunno, Bob...looks pretty normal to me. Boring sameness on the mainland and all lively activity in Tassie.  Ho hum, 32C for downtown Ball Bay, with fluffy white cumulous clouds studding a brilliant blue sky. Cheers, Bobj. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots   9,280 Posted December 3, 2020 27 minutes ago, Bobj said: Ho hum, 32C for downtown Ball Bay, with fluffy white cumulous clouds studding a brilliant blue sky. Cheers, Bobj. ..................  but you don't mind hot weather Bob.  Anything over 25 is too warm for me.  Much prefer the cooler climate. It was lovely first thing this morning then the wind got up followed by a  downpour.  Now the sun is shining again.  I don't think we get settled weather until later this month.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skani   4,866 Posted December 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Bobj said: Ho hum, 32C for downtown Ball Bay, with fluffy white cumulous clouds studding a brilliant blue sky. Cheers, Bobj. I'm with Toots - 25 is my upper limit.  I get the grumps above that.  Guess that's why we're here and you're there.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bound4Tassie   823 Posted December 4, 2020 On 05/08/2020 at 14:34, Toots said: Mild sunny day here.  No wind at all.  Just come back from a walk with our dog.  These are a couple of off the beaten track walks we enjoy.  The seagulls enjoy having the beach to themselves. All we could hear were the birds twittering and singing.  When we go early in the mornings we see plenty of wallabies and rabbits but no sign of them later on.  Where is this? I’m looking for some new places to walk the pooches :) Partner Visa 309/100 Applied for - 23/6/15CO assigned (WP) 1/9/15Medical Completed 29/12/15Police Check uploaded 12/01/16GRANTED 21/01/16!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
