Snow. In April!

[pmcleanj]

We had 10cm of it last night, and it's still coming down like crazy. Thick, heavy slushy wet stuff: the very nastiest kind. And it's been doing it since Wednesday, and it's (I think) the third snowfall since "spring" arrived and the river ice broke up.

Even in a region known for its non-standard weather, this is VERY non-standard.

I'm so glad I have a 14-year-old who shovels walks (especially since we're on a corner property, and have that long side walk to shovel, as well as the shorter front walk.) And all winter she's been doing the elderly pioneer-lady's walk on the next block which is ANOTHER corner property. This is the kind of girl that gives OTHER teenagers a bad name :P .

[karen freeinchristman]

:o Wow! I've heard a rumour that there is snow forecast for the UK, too, but I didn't believe it. Anything is possible, though.

[Naomi4Christ]

:o Wow! I've heard a rumour that there is snow forecast for the UK, too, but I didn't believe it. Anything is possible, though.
Wash your mouth out, Karen. I'm rather enjoying our heatwave - just in time for cricket season!

[karen freeinchristman]

Wash your mouth out, Karen. I'm rather enjoying our heatwave - just in time for cricket season!
Yes, it is rather lovely weather we've been having lately! :)

(sorry, Pamela)

[Colabomb]

Wash your mouth out, Karen. I'm rather enjoying our heatwave - just in time for cricket season!

You like... to catch... them?

[higgs2]

You like... to catch... them?

We don't actually have a cricket season here. THere's Elk Season, Deer Season... I don't even think you need a tag for crickets... :scratch:

[Adammi]

It has snowed a lot here too this April, but I think it is gone for good.

[erin74]

LOL - re cricket.

Have we beaten the poms lately in cricket? I've forgotten to keep track.

We've yet to drop below 30c much this year - as a highest not lowest. That's pretty weird for April. But here they say that after ANZAC day the temp won't turn upward again. That's on Wednesday. Usually there will be weeks of cooler weather and then it'll get hotter again, and so forth. After ANZAC day it generally doesn't get hotter again after it's gone cooler. But it hasn't actually gone cooler yet at all!!! Weird weather.

We NEEED rain though - like really really badly. Otherwise our major fruit and veg growing area won't be allowed to irrigate, and there will be a massive shortage, which means very very high prices for fresh food.
Around here we are at an absolute low point - the farmers that actually still have stock are very worried.

[DeoJuvante]

I don't know what we're all going to eat in Australia if it doesn't rain soon.

[SirTimothy]

'Σνοω'? Τι ειναι αυτος?

(lit. 'Snow'? What is that?)

[erin74]

I don't know what we're all going to eat in Australia if it doesn't rain soon.
Mcdonalds?

[DeoJuvante]

Mcdonalds?
*shudder*

[erin74]

*shudder*
not sure if it's actually classed as food...

We have had no rain yet this month.
The long term average for our area is 37.3mm, but so far we've had 0mm. They are prediciting a chance of rain later in the week...

At least picking went quickly. No stopping for rain...

[RobNJ]

Mcdonalds?

And whatever the call Burger King, over there (I used to know)

[RobNJ]

And whatever the call Burger King, over there (I used to know)

More importantly...how will this affect... THE SHIRAZ????? :eek:

[erin74]

Our wine industry was at a bit of a glut for grapes over the last few years. So hopefully they will still be ok. But I'd be surprised if they weren't affected by the drought.

Oh - we have Burger King and Hungry Jacks. I can't remember the saga behind the two names, but there are still both names around I think.

I like that you drink Australian wines. If ever you can get your hands on one called Neagles Rock give it a try. I am not sure if they sell o/s though. They don't really sell in store - just cellar door and postage I think. But I'm not sure of there o/s arrangements.

[norbie]

Our wine industry was at a bit of a glut for grapes over the last few years. So hopefully they will still be ok. But I'd be surprised if they weren't affected by the drought.

Oh - we have Burger King and Hungry Jacks. I can't remember the saga behind the two names, but there are still both names around I think.

I like that you drink Australian wines. If ever you can get your hands on one called Neagles Rock give it a try. I am not sure if they sell o/s though. They don't really sell in store - just cellar door and postage I think. But I'm not sure of there o/s arrangements.
I always have my glass of Wine with Dinner. I shall try to find your 'Neagles Rock'.
Yes here in the Hunter we could have done a little better with more rain. Some of the Grapes looked like "Spatlese", and I hope the sugar content was above 21 degrees.
But good Boutik Wine is hard to get. If you ever have an opportunity to come near Singleton in the Hunter, try to visit BROOK, there are some small Winemaker with real good Wine...mmmhhhh!
Norbie

[norbie]

For special Tastebuts, here it is:
Neagles Rock Vineyards
Clare Valley
Lot 1 Main Road North
Clare Australia 5453

Norbie

[erin74]

That's the one - my Dad lives over that way.

We often go through Singleton on our way to Sydney for holidays, conferences what not. Not usually the time we are thinking of visiting wineries, but I might try and convince mum to stop by on her way up for a visit.

Or perhaps when we are on our way to Equip in a few weeks - lots of women from our church and the presbyterian church.

[norbie]

That's the one - my Dad lives over that way.

We often go through Singleton on our way to Sydney for holidays, conferences what not. Not usually the time we are thinking of visiting wineries, but I might try and convince mum to stop by on her way up for a visit.

Or perhaps when we are on our way to Equip in a few weeks - lots of women from our church and the presbyterian church.
Did your Dad come over with the Lutheran People to SA? (Not Personal - only if you like to tell!) Well I have been in Hahndorf and I liked it very much. Lot's of the old German Language and Culture are getting less over there now.
But here the Hunter Wine goes very well. I think the Winemaker should have kept more of last years excess: a 10 year old Wine is the greatest on your Tastebuds I think.
I worked very hard in Austria when I was only 12 years of age. This Vineyards had only Human Space between the Rows, so everything had to be done manual, including spraying with Pump on Shoulder and Hoheing. It was Back bracking then.
Norbie

[erin74]

Dad's not involved in a church anymore. He's only been in SA for less than 10 years.

His wife is Dutch though.

[norbie]

Dad's not involved in a church anymore. He's only been in SA for less than 10 years.

His wife is Dutch though.
Thank you, Dutch Ladies are very great Woman. And in the old times which I remember from Europa, Dutch Girls were very modest in their upbringing. Great Ladies
Norbie