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Nada here. Clouds go right by and dump on Vancouver. And we can see the lights on Grouse.7°C here and pouring rain. Going to be like this for a week.
Nada here. Clouds go right by and dump on Vancouver. And we can see the lights on Grouse.7°C here and pouring rain. Going to be like this for a week.
Hmmm...a different perspective, sounds like a normal summer with one hot day.31 deg C...a gentle 22 deg C... all 4 seasons....
Sounds like paradise John. I do wish you well, and that your shoulder continues to improve. Is your camellia in flower? If so, post a photo, please.Pool was 28 °C today. Went for a swim, and gentle exercise. My frozen shoulder has improved greatly since the injection 8 days ago.
We have a young ringtail possum living in one of the camellias growing near the pool. It's beautiful ... .
They all finished flowering about a month or so ago IIRC, Charles. And thanks for asking about my shoulder. It's not perfect, but usable, and hugely better than it was.Sounds like paradise John. I do wish you well, and that your shoulder continues to improve. Is your camellia in flower? If so, post a photo, please.
John, I think your fortitude is an example to all of us who suffer the occasional pain or wheeze! Long may you continue to do all the things that you are enjoying doing now.They all finished flowering about a month or so ago IIRC, Charles. And thanks for asking about my shoulder. It's not perfect, but usable, and hugely better than it was.
{RANT ON} I'm so dysfunctional that I am only really active for about 4-6 hours a day, now. Bugger. There have been all sorts of pressing issues that I've had to attend to, and once they were done, I had little energy left for anything else!
Anyway, I've finally upgraded my computer, updated Social Security, helped my wife clear out our spare bedroom, handed over my brother in law's estate stuff to the tax accountant (bloody 6-7 years of my life wasted there), had two cardiac ablations, plus a pacemaker, had our pool fence certified, etc, etc, etc!!
On top of all this, the bloody government decided to change the procedure and qualifications for disabled parking permits, which I have had for about 14 years. If they had taken it away, I may as well have sold my car! Anyway, I've just received a new, fully disabled parking permit, with a five year renewal period (the longest allowed).
The problem is that I LOOK perfectly healthy. Looks can be deceptive ... My heart's electrics are knackered, my lumbar spine is a mess - discs and facet joints, I have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and no large intestine (and attendant joys). I cannot walk 100m without resting. None of this is visible ...
Leading to strange looks, and the occasional parking ticket (!!) when I park in disabled parking spots while displaying my disabled parking permit! Several people have actually challenged me directly. Queer looks are a commonplace, making me feel like a criminal.
I have just received my new fully disabled permit. My doctor understands the true extent of my disabilities. He has been my GP for about 12 years now.
Overall, it's been a particularly stressful 6-12 months for me.
{RANT OFF}
Thanks, Charles.John, I think your fortitude is an example to all of us who suffer the occasional pain or wheeze! Long may you continue to do all the things that you are enjoying doing now.
Some camellia flowers from previous years.Sounds like paradise John. I do wish you well, and that your shoulder continues to improve. Is your camellia in flower? If so, post a photo, please.
Bravo!Some camellia flowers from previous years.
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Hope you like them. This year's are still in the camera ... .
Like Darwin's weather here - perpetually hot and humid!Sunny and nice here in Bangkok.
The forecast for tomorrow on the Thai Weather Bureau site calls for a high of 31 °C (88 °F for the folks at home). This is described as 'cool'.