Quokka2005 3,229 Posted December 25, 2021 Merry Christmas everyone x 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramot 6,870 Posted December 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Quokka2005 said: Merry Christmas everyone x Merry Christmas to you xM 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottie 381 Posted December 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Quokka2005 said: Merry Christmas everyone x Happy Christmas to you … 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottie 381 Posted December 26, 2021 I had a brilliant Christmas Day … I hope everyone else did … 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramot 6,870 Posted December 26, 2021 38 minutes ago, Bottie said: I had a brilliant Christmas Day … I hope everyone else did … Not the best, should have been in Sydney, so very quiet yesterday until our son and DIL could come early evening, for 2 nights, it then got better. Even better today as friends of theirs with 2 children have come for the day, so it finally feels like Christmas, lots of fun and lots of mess. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottie 381 Posted December 26, 2021 A monitor lizard has just sauntered past my patio door … the heat is bringing all the wildlife out … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parley 7,356 Posted December 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Bottie said: I had a brilliant Christmas Day … I hope everyone else did … Did you get the 42 degrees in Perth. Buy a man eat fish. The Day, Teach Man, to lifetime. - Joe Biden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottie 381 Posted December 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Parley said: Did you get the 42 degrees in Perth. 44 degrees where we were … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottie 381 Posted December 26, 2021 (edited) just seen the dfes bushfire warning … bushfire in Wooroloo AGAIN … 5:25 … not long for the water the water bombers to operate … Edited December 26, 2021 by Bottie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newjez 10,751 Posted December 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Bottie said: I had a brilliant Christmas Day … I hope everyone else did … I think this has been the best Christmas ever. Took the 23rd off so we went for a long walk in friston forest. 7 miles. Then spent the rest of the day preparing for Christmas. Finished off with an escape room at Tully's farm. My boss texted Xmas Eve morning and said the company had given everyone the day off. So went for a long walk on the downlink trail. Finished off all the preparations. Kids are older so got to have a few drinks Xmas Eve then sleep in Xmas day. Xmas day went for a 3 mile walk around the village in light drizzle which promptly stopped. Lots of people out walking. Lots of traffic too. I remember when you would never see a car on Xmas day. We had pre cooked the potatoes. Parsnips were home grown. Nigella brined turkey. Delicious. Two hours for 4.5 kilos then an hour to rest. Just perfect. Not overcooked and very juicy. We ban all TV and phones on Christmas Day. We filled the day with bit of alcohol, lots of good food, and homemade quizzes and games. We provide little prizes. Youngest won two this year, and was chuffed because they used to be over his head. Shows how he is growing up. Finished off the evening reminiscing about past Christmases with a few drinks. Boxing Day is more of the same. Raining hard though, so we won't walk. To be honest I don't think it would have been much different without Covid. Things will change in the future though as the boys get in relationships and start their families. But that's just the way things go. No point worrying about it. Just hope they take on from our experience and make Christmas great but uncomplicated. I have to say it wouldn't be the same without my missus. She makes Christmas. Growing up in Australia Christmas was nothing special. Without extended family, just a normal day where you got a few presents. It's different there now because the family has grown. Families make Christmas. 2 Nearly there! Don't drop the ball now guys! Vaccines are weeks away. Stay safe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,143 Posted December 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Parley said: Did you get the 42 degrees in Perth. 36d in my back yard at 8.42pm. Lovely. Feels cool compared to the 43d earlier…..was disgustingly hot. Hid inside with aircon and a wet cloth 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quokka2005 3,229 Posted December 26, 2021 My gran was told she needed a pace maker put in, she got one in on Thursday but they’re now saying it’s not worked, I think one of the leads has moved or something. She needs to go back next week She wasn’t looking great yesterday but we still managed to have a nice day. I just want it to be sorted for her 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottie 381 Posted December 26, 2021 37 minutes ago, Quokka2005 said: My gran was told she needed a pace maker put in, she got one in on Thursday but they’re now saying it’s not worked, I think one of the leads has moved or something. She needs to go back next week She wasn’t looking great yesterday but we still managed to have a nice day. I just want it to be sorted for her sorry to hear that … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bulya 2,756 Posted December 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Quokka2005 said: My gran was told she needed a pace maker put in, she got one in on Thursday but they’re now saying it’s not worked, I think one of the leads has moved or something. She needs to go back next week She wasn’t looking great yesterday but we still managed to have a nice day. I just want it to be sorted for her Good luck. I know what it’s like to arrange one’s life around medical appointments 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Flu 991 Posted December 26, 2021 (edited) Only place to be in Perth was emersed in water. Cottosloe Beach until 11 am was great. After that too hot. But Scarborough Beach both evenings was ideal. A few Beers in tone of the ocean view watering holes, other night it was Spanish language all around us, with four tables and close to twenty very fit looking , what I suspect part of some sporting team, but if that was the case no idea how they got across the border. One had a shirt with Costa Rico Surfing Team on it but could have meant nothing. That must be Perth's most multi cultural Beach. (by far) Off again this morning. It's been adopted by appearances as Perth's primary African Beach and probably Indian/Sub Continent as well. Edited December 26, 2021 by Blue Flu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottie 381 Posted December 27, 2021 18 hours ago, Bottie said: just seen the dfes bushfire warning … bushfire in Wooroloo AGAIN … 5:25 … not long for the water the water bombers to operate … contained but not controlled today .. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bulya 2,756 Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) Kebab shop just exploded in Belconnen (Canberra). Shook our windows in Cook several km’s away. Building containing several businesses has been pretty much destroyed. Edited December 27, 2021 by Bulya Poor grammar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottie 381 Posted December 27, 2021 Coles are selling hot cross buns … happy … happy … 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tulip1 4,669 Posted December 27, 2021 On 26/12/2021 at 02:20, Bottie said: I had a brilliant Christmas Day … I hope everyone else did … Not the best Christmas for me. My son tested positive for Covid on 23rd so I booked myself a test for the morning of 24th. Results came back on Christmas Day and confirmed I am positive for Covid! I’m feeling fine, so far just a slight sore throat so fingers crossed it stays that way. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bulya 2,756 Posted December 27, 2021 21 minutes ago, Tulip1 said: Not the best Christmas for me. My son tested positive for Covid on 23rd so I booked myself a test for the morning of 24th. Results came back on Christmas Day and confirmed I am positive for Covid! I’m feeling fine, so far just a slight sore throat so fingers crossed it stays that way. If you smoke, stop right now. Hopefully you’ll be fine… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parley 7,356 Posted December 27, 2021 6 hours ago, Tulip1 said: Not the best Christmas for me. My son tested positive for Covid on 23rd so I booked myself a test for the morning of 24th. Results came back on Christmas Day and confirmed I am positive for Covid! I’m feeling fine, so far just a slight sore throat so fingers crossed it stays that way. Oh No. Very sorry to hear that. Hopefully it will be mild as you have had 3 jabs. Do you find out if it is Delta or Omicron? Buy a man eat fish. The Day, Teach Man, to lifetime. - Joe Biden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tulip1 4,669 Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Parley said: Oh No. Very sorry to hear that. Hopefully it will be mild as you have had 3 jabs. Do you find out if it is Delta or Omicron? Thank you. No you don’t get to find out which one but I’m certain it’s Omicron. The symptoms for that are like a cold and the most common one is a sore, itchy throat. I have none of the traditional Covid symptoms like loss of taste/smell, high temperature and cough. Just a slightly sore throat that I would describe as a bit itchy. I’m currently lubricating it with a lovely glass of mulled wine. They’re saying for most that are triple jabbed it’s just mild symptoms and so far it’s certainly very mild. I’m already bored though as I’m stuck in for a minimum of seven days. Edited December 27, 2021 by Tulip1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beketamun 593 Posted December 27, 2021 58 minutes ago, Tulip1 said: Thank you. No you don’t get to find out which one but I’m certain it’s Omicron. The symptoms for that are like a cold and the most common one is a sore, itchy throat. I have none of the traditional Covid symptoms like loss of taste/smell, high temperature and cough. Just a slightly sore throat that I would describe as a bit itchy. I’m currently lubricating it with a lovely glass of mulled wine. They’re saying for most that are triple jabbed it’s just mild symptoms and so far it’s certainly very mild. I’m already bored though as I’m stuck in for a minimum of seven days. You don't seem to be alone. At our family webex the English lot were saying that far more people they know are now catching covid and they reckon the whole country will have it in a few weeks, which is probably a good thing if it's mild and they don't smash their own hospitals. We will be next...NSW and ACT cases are now rising exponentially but the good news is that it's summer and there's less pressure on indoor locations....hopefully it will be controllable and we can avoid the death rates you're seeing over there, which are high but not proportionally as high ss when Delta was dominant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quokka2005 3,229 Posted December 27, 2021 Now it looks like mum has covid and she’s been around me and gran. I’m waiting on the results. will it ever end! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tulip1 4,669 Posted December 27, 2021 1 hour ago, beketamun said: You don't seem to be alone. At our family webex the English lot were saying that far more people they know are now catching covid and they reckon the whole country will have it in a few weeks, which is probably a good thing if it's mild and they don't smash their own hospitals. We will be next...NSW and ACT cases are now rising exponentially but the good news is that it's summer and there's less pressure on indoor locations....hopefully it will be controllable and we can avoid the death rates you're seeing over there, which are high but not proportionally as high ss when Delta was dominant. It’s certainly everywhere right now but mild for the huge majority. I am in a work WhatsApp group (only 7 of us) and I put a message on there saying I had tested positive. Later that day my manager responded saying his wife had as well and today my friend added her 21 year old son has just got positive results back. A local friend of mine who dropped some shopping to my doorstep this morning was going for a test because she has cold like symptoms. I think herd immunity will be sorted out in no time at all now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
