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I have been shocked by the temperatures hitting Europe. Of course we get those temperatures here in Australia. We expect to get those temperatures here in Australia. Not only are our houses built for it but after generations, we’ve adapted to it.
But we’re the absolute worst when it comes to the cold. For the last few days every one here has complained about the cold and how “freezing” it is. And while I admit Saturday in particular was cold with a minimum of 7.9C (46F) and a maximum of 8.5C (47F), it was far from freezing 0C (32F). And yesterday started out “freezing” at -0.2C (31.64F) but warmed up nicely to around 15C (59F).
Most of us also have reverse cycle air conditioning blowing cool in summer and warm in winter.
Stay cool my friends and drink lots. Get into the habit of carrying a bottle of water everywhere, even around home.
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Under the cut are icons for January. Most are still, a few are animated, some are winter and some are summer. I am going to try and get back into the habit of posting icons regularly. Don't forget to credit, and comments and/or likes are appreciated.
( Collapse ) creativeToday’s Weather: was supposed to be sunny with a temperatures of 11-28C (52-82F).
It was in fact slightly cooler than that at 10-28C (50-82F). Let me tell you that while the change is welcome, it almost feels cold after the last few days.
Today’s Question: (with thanks from 
kazzy_cee)
12. In 1948, the first Supermarket in the UK opened - the Co-op, the country’s first permanent self-service store, in East London’s Manor Park. Do you use one specific supermarket to buy groceries, and do they have a loyalty card scheme you belong to? How does it work?
I don’t use just one specific supermarket to buy groceries. Most weeks I find I need to go to at least 2 to get everything I need at the best price. The two I most often use both have loyalty cards, well the one has an app. The one with the card credits points for every dollar spent and you can either save them up to “buy gifts” or save $10 off your next shop once you have 2000 points. The one with the app gives 5% of what you spend to your favourite charity as well as at times giving “gifts” when you spend over a certain amount. Before Christmas it was matchbox cars which the grandies love to collect and play with. At the moment it’s men’s novelty socks which we’ll either gift to the menfolk for birthdays or donate to operation shoebox in October.
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