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    Quote Originally Posted by ian View Post
    since yesterday morning we've had more rain than the rest of the month and more than last years June total and more to come looks like today is rained out
    total so far for May,June is over 50% up on last years total just had another look so far for june we have had about the same as last years May,June and July really looking forward to putting a mower on the grass and seeing how far it sinks in
    Which is basically a shower up north.
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    Hey, just looked out the window and the sun is shining and no rain. Still can't get out as even walking around the ground is saturated (well thats my excuse anyhow)

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    if the bom radar says it isnt raining here and so does the weather app on my phone then how come ive spent all day dodging showers?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kathryn View Post
    if the bom radar says it isnt raining here and so does the weather app on my phone then how come ive spent all day dodging showers?
    know what your saying Kathryn,that often happens and annoys the crap out of me...The other thing is to calculate how long the rain will be in your area,too many variables with winds etc but its better than sticking ya finger in the air sometimes...

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    I haven't worked for 5 days due to rain/drizzle - Grrrrr and was booked for all days which included the weekend.
    Yep, this morning at 6.30am checked me touch phone's radar whilst in bed and it was totally clear- yarrr magic me thinks. Jump out of bed to be greated with solid drizzle rain stuff and thick dark clouds of wetness.

    But some nagging in the mind house jobs got done, so all's still good.
    Two family cars got oiled/filter changed and all seat/carpets within where shampooed.
    Between today and yesterday, also did the the house carpets/rugs with the Bissell shampoo machine. But I have a feeling I'll still sneak into the bad books for something else not done like the towels not being washed. Or the wall oven could have been cleaned.
    With Indy jobs outstanding, today another two good repeat customers booked further work whilst they go interstate/overseas.
    Cheers Garry

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    Quote Originally Posted by geoff View Post
    know what your saying Kathryn,that often happens and annoys the crap out of me...The other thing is to calculate how long the rain will be in your area,too many variables with winds etc but its better than sticking ya finger in the air sometimes...
    posted on here a little while ago but worth listing again http://willigetwet.com/
    Anything Ian says may or may not be garbage, it may also be his own opinion or it may not be his opinion at all, it may just be something he felt like stating anyone following his advice does so at their own risk and may be doing something Ian would actually advise against.
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    well. today its officially raining. i new i should have done that rental in yesterdays drizzle...

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    Same here Kathryn. Fine weather when I took the weekend off to see the family for the first time since Feb. Since I got home on Sunday arvo, it's been drizzling/raining.

    Have a busy 2 weeks ahead with firewood too being school holidays and the tourist accommodation on the mountains is booked out.

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    Same here too. Knew I should have pushed myself yesterday despite not feeling well. Steady rain and drizzle all day here. Too wet to do anything outside today. Looks like a paperwork afternoon.

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    i just cancelled $400 of work thanks to the rain. ive got no chance of getting it done before friday when i go on holiday. bugger
    Last edited by Kathryn; 27-06-2012 at 08:48 AM. Reason: hopeless typer

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    Same here again today. Need this weather to clear asap as no money left to pay bills and home loan etc.

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    That's a bugga Kathryn.
    Still raining here. 54mm since it started on Sunday night.
    If I can't get out tomorrow, I'll have to start giving firewood jobs to the other contractors. But I should be able to square up with them next week so won't miss out all together.

    The forecast says it should start clearing tomorrow and fine by Friday.

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    I'm going the Landcare State Conference in Bris on Friday so I hope tomorrow clears quickly. Looks like Saturday is in the roster this week.

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    No work here today either,not so bad as I find it hard to get motivated in the cold & wet.
    "I'm not alone cause the tv's on yeah,I'm not crazy cause I take the right pills.... everyday" Jimmy Eat World

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    Quote Originally Posted by courty View Post
    I find it hard to get motivated in the cold & wet.
    I just went out to sharpen chainsaws and ztr blades on the verandah. Blardy 11 degrees with rain & wind soon chased me back inside.

    Looks like it's time to curl up with a good accounting program for the day

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