Weather Tuesday 23 August

Wild weather would be a fair and reasonable description of today. After torrential downpours over night, rain has continued in sporadic bursts varying between a fine mist and deluge. After a reasonable dry spell, the ground is soaked again and the local creek flowing, one sure sign of substantial rain. Winds have eased a little from yesterdays gale force southerlies that ripped leaves from trees and rattled flyscreens. I can hear rain trickling in the gutters and at the same moment a clear blue patch of sky has appeared between grey clouds. It's the kind of weather I associate with Ekka week, the last of winter, only it's come a week later than usual (unless Ekka was early this year).

Weather Tuesday 16 August - Willow Vale

The weather has been 'perfect' the last week, with bright sunny days and not too much wind. I am loving the sunshine and warmth outdoors. Some cool nights are persisting, but an early morning walk in the garden heats me through. It has remained dry with only occasional light showers that barely wet the ground. A bit more time is being spent watering the vegies and some fruit trees, but this is a very pleasant activity at this time of year.
Orange trees are now full of scented blossom and the buzz of bees, pepino fruits are ripening  and I'm picking turnips and cabbage...lots of winter veg soup.
I've made and heard lots of remarks about the weather lately, it's such a lovely time.

Weather Tuesday 28th June - Willow Vale

It's been a mixed day of weather with blue skies this morning. Puffy white clouds lined up in bands towards the horizon like a perspective lesson. During the afternoon clouds built up and darkened with only small patches of sky visible. Wind gusts developed, blustering trees in random squals. No rain as yet, just dull and cool. It's the kind of weather I think of being typical of the coast - morning sunshine and afternoon cloud.