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It's cool and damp here. Fairly seasonal I guess...

Here is another video that's a good summary of Vivid
Vivid

Thanks for sharing Margi. It's very good. Even better live I imagine.

Its the second week of spring and the temperature has been 29°C for the last 2 days. So far we have had our warmest winter in a long time and it looks like we will have a pretty warm spring too. We usually expect it to be 29° around mid November. Due to the unususlly high spring temperatures, the authorities are already urging residents in bush fire risk areas to start preparimg their proprties.

If you want to meet a sailor in Sydney, this is the week to do so. Today marks the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy into Sydney Harbour. Week long celebrations started yesterday with 15 tall ships from different countries sailed into Sydney Harbour. Since early this morning an armada of international warships have been sailing into the harbour for the International Fleet Review. Prince Harry will be arriving soon to take part in the official part that occurs tomorrow with our Governor General.
Russia and Canada were taking part but pulled out. Russia due to the Syrian crisis and the Canadian ship had a minor collision.
Some of the warships from various countries taking part in the International Fleet Review have arrived throughout the morning include Great Britain, France, Spain, New Zealand, USA, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Brunei andia, Tonga and the Federation of Micronesia.
Currently the GG is greeting the entry of 7 Australian warships into Sydney Harbour as a reenactment of the entry of the Royal Australian Navy in 1913.

Edited by MargiABC - 04 Oct 2013 at 01:36

Well Deborah, what a weekend it will be - 1 D concerts (not my cup of tea), the International Fleet Review, and the NRL grand final tomorrow. Unfortunately my favourite team, South Sydney Rabbitos were beaten by Manly Sea eagles last week and missed out on the grand final by one game. Its been over 40 years since Souths won a grand final.

Prince Harry, the Gov Gen, the PM (Tony Abbott) and dignitries from countries taking part are on board the HMAS Leeuwin which is cruising around the harbour to review the warship. Good weather all weekend will make it great at 27°C.

Edited by MargiABC - 05 Oct 2013 at 08:43

I am worried about my friend who lives near the Blue Mountains. There are 7 major bush fires burning in NSW now. One near Lithgow where she works and one at Springwood, lower down the mountains. Basically the 2 major ways of getting out to Sydney from there will be cut off if conditions get worse. High temperatures and very gusty winds are making it worse. Water bombing aircraft have been grounded due to the high winds. Evacuations are taking place in all affected areas.

Over 80 homes have been lost now and quite a few more fires have occurred. . Very sad for those who have lost their homes. There has been one fatality and several fire fighters injured. Many of the firefighters are volunteers with the Rural Fire Service.
This morning we woke up to a thick blanket of smoke that drifted over Sydney from the mountains and fires in the Southern Highlands.