This is unreal - taken from http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200610/s1763651.htm
Melbourne temperature
near record high
Melbourne has recorded its hottest October day for almost a century. The temperature has risen above 36 degrees Celsius, with other areas including Avalon and Mildura reaching more than 37 degrees. Weather bureau senior forecaster Richard Carlyon says it could still get hotter. "We've reached 36.6 degrees at 4.24 (AEST) and the temperature's still hovering around 36 degrees," he said. "The hottest October day on record is 36.9, recorded way back in 1914."
He says they are the kind of conditions normally seen in February.
Melbourne has recorded its hottest October day for almost a century. The temperature has risen above 36 degrees Celsius, with other areas including Avalon and Mildura reaching more than 37 degrees. Weather bureau senior forecaster Richard Carlyon says it could still get hotter. "We've reached 36.6 degrees at 4.24 (AEST) and the temperature's still hovering around 36 degrees," he said. "The hottest October day on record is 36.9, recorded way back in 1914."
He says they are the kind of conditions normally seen in February.
So, being the romantic geezer that I am, made it home from work at a good time, stopped off at the shops for some supplies (smoked salmon and fillet steak), made some butties. I quietly waited for Helen to trundle home and whisked her away, down to our favourite beach for the last few hours of sun. It was actually a lot cooler by the sea, although sadly the heat has sparked the flies in motion again! 
As usual, our beach was practically deserted, save for a bloke with his young daughter. The sea was very choppy today as it ad been very windy earlier in the day. I even tried flying the kite but there was just not enough to keep it going! Anyhow, I got a lovely pic of the two of us...
apologies for the tree growing out of my head ;o)
Cool, so it's now T minus 36 hours till the troops land, and we still have to clean the bathroom - better get moving!
Take care
C
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