nomadpete

Just pointing out that plantation trees are regenerative, so at least they don't deplete a finite resource (coal) and I suspect they produce far less methane during production (mining), and less toxins during burning. As such would be a 'least bad' option. And better than the negatives of nuclear to fill the quiet times of solar/wind power.

At least the trees can grow back. Dare I use the word 'renew'? Coal mines do not.

I haven't heard of it. But cabin fever makes for desperate need to get out of the house... without freezing important body parts off. Hence midwinter parties.

Oh I forgot, Winter, Season of dancing naked around a roaring solstice fire, insanely chanting for pagan gods of fruitfullness to awaken from slumber in the apple trees, to bring forth new growth and fruit for summer harvest. (Except fot the naked bit, local Willie Smith Appleshed puts on a great midwinter party and music festival highlighted by massive bonfire) Big Willie Burns, he is about 10 metres tall. Next morning is a muddy adventure. Mobs of hungover partygoers trying to get 5000 bogged cars out of the parking paddock! A lot like Woodford Folk Festival but colder.

Ode to Seasons, by A Taswegian Oh joyous Summer sun! Her brief smiles light the dank and boggy soil, But fail to warm, each season of mist and rain And Autumn, A Season of mists and rain, Of of anoraks and woodsmoke filled valleys bereft of summer sun Then Winter, Season of mists and rain, of icy hail and frigid gale, Cloaking dank and boggy soil with crisp white blankets of frosty beauty Of Spring, Season of mists and rain. Of yearning for wintde's depressied eternal wet grey to lift, Season of hope for the warming touch of summer's warm breath

Well nobody seems to notice... Just my way of blending in....

Long live the King! And thanks to the great monarchy for giving us colonials so many birthday public holidays through every year. I'll bring the snags if you bring the beer!

Aaah, it's so simple when I see it like that. Now, is that the only map, or are there more with different dates?

Nice in theory, but.... I gave up waiting for any continuity of good governance a long time back. Ther percentage of poor examples far outweigh the great ones. And one bad lot can undo a lot of good stuff before they leave.

That was a big reason I moved from Sydney to SE Qld back in 1976. I traded Sydney's swings between hot summers and frosty winters, for Qld's 3/4 of each year being pretty nice. Excepting Jan/Feb when the humidity bothered me.

More states just multiplies the costs to the public. Multiplies the incompetance and petty pyramids of power. Leading to a process of more and more focus on smaller and smaller areas until there is total focus about nothing at all.

When it gets that hot in Tas, we put the A/C on. And I run out of clothes to take off (to cool down). Which is not appreciated by the neighbours. It puts their chooks off the lay.

I think you might find they also count the roofs, to compare with approved plans.

Softie ! There. I said it. This morning was typical for this time of year down here. Yesterday was drizzle. Gusty winds, not too cold (maxed at 14 degrees). Today clear skies, sunshine brought the 4 degree start up to a pleasant warmish 16. So far only one brief shower! Beanies and overcoats have been put away for next winter. August, September are generally variable. It should settle down to more predictable cycles by the end of October.

The (dis) United States of America seem so fragmented, I can't see it works very well as a nation.

We already have W.A. Wait Awhile N.T. Not today, not tomorrow either.

Yep. I agree. Lets cancel the states completely. Look at the savings just from sacking the squabbling state governments. We could be ONE NATION! (Ducks for cover)

The Labor Day calender and the Kings Birthday calender really highlight (dis) United States of Australia's biggest problem. The bluddy states and territories can't seem to agree on any-bludy-thing! It's a surprise that we all drive on the same side of the road!

Anyway, ever since Henry offered the option of electric lamps on the front of his T model automobiles, electricity has been creeping into cars. It's only logical that electricity should eventually surpass the archaic infernal combustion engine. Followingon from that, the world power structure will certainly change. For the better, I think. It will free many nations from foreign economic control over everything reliant on supply chains. And overall, the planet will be a cleaner, healthier place.

OME, I'm confused. Please advise... Should that be capitalism with a capital 'C', or all in capitals? Also, can it still be capitalism when it is in a regional town, or only in capital cities? And Spaceys capitalism is in Italics. Does it only apply to Italy?

Well I sympathise. Since it is such a life changing issue, howabout we pass the hat around, and post you a couple of packets of these treasured items. We might save you ten grand on airfares! (Not to mention saving you from spending a couple of mil on a new house)

PS Sorry guys, but it looks like I wound up our chronopolice.

Well there ya go. Didn't that cause a flurry! Until I looked it up, I had no idea there were so many 'Labor Days'.

And China the same, or worse? But with completely closed books. I don't belive that the west ever matched the degree of subsidation that the CCP gave to their auto industries. Anyway, it worked. And, in true capitalist form, they will undercut the opposition until there is no opposition left.