In November and early December this part of Australia was as hot as Britain was cold, and bushfires were raging across the Eastern States. We've just seen a form reversal with our region being deluged with water and Western Australia now alight. However, things haven't changed much in Europe, with freezing weather and snow much in evidence.
For the record, Armidale has just recorded four successive days of what we call "English Weather". This comprises dreary dull days and persistent light rain. The last four daily totals were: 12mm, 24mm, 35mm, and 12mm for a total of about 83 mm (or nearly 3.5 inches). The last of these was particularly "English" and it didn't stop raining for about 12 consecutive hours.
Compared with places across Northern NSW and Southern Queensland, 83mm was not heavy and the rivers in many locations are in flood, much to the delight of farmers. I wonder if all these weather events can be tracked to the same source - the almost total absence of sun-spots for a large part of 2009.
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It is so interesting to see how you celebrate Christmas in Australia: some things the same but some things so different. The Snow family Christmas has been dominated this year by the three grand-children Harriet, Martha and Jenson in descending order. Walks along Bournemouth promenade have been much in evidence with great views out over the Isle of Wight and the Purbeck Hills. Best wishes to all from Richard and Jean and family.
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