Classic Brewing Co Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 4 hours ago, Malter White said: Actually the road toll has gone down if you look at the statistics. In 1970 before compulsory wearing of seat belts and serious drink driving laws were introduced the road toll was something like 30 lives lost in every 100,000 of population. It has gradually declined over the years to around 5, even though people are still finding new ways to kill themselves on the road eg. using electronic devices or illicit drugs whilst driving. Yeah, I didn't check any official figures but mainly meant we see road deaths on the Telly everyday usually to do with speed/booze/drugs/un-due care & of course genuine accidents. We all criticise the breathalyser's/speed cameras etc but without them it would be worse. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickers Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 do afternoon walks count? the light in melbourne around 3pm at the moment is so good 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeB7 Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 30 minutes ago, Stickers said: do afternoon walks count? the light in melbourne around 3pm at the moment is so good Any in the counts during this dismal year 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSands Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 I usually run this track, but on this occasion it was a liesurely stroll with the wife: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 7 minutes ago, BlackSands said: I usually run this track, but on this occasion it was a liesurely stroll with the wife: Wow BS beautiful spot, great photos too, looks like a really nice area. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSands Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Just now, Classic Brewing Co said: Wow BS beautiful spot, great photos too, looks like a really nice area. Yeah, the suburb I live in is surrounded by native bush like this. And 10-12 minutes walk down the road and I'm at the beach, with similar bush tracks linking to neighbouring bays. It is however extremely hilly round here so every walk/run ends up being a significant workout! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, BlackSands said: Yeah, the suburb I live in is surrounded by native bush like this. And 10-12 minutes walk down the road and I'm at the beach, with similar bush tracks linking to neighbouring bays. It is however extremely hilly round here so every walk/run ends up being a significant workout! You're lucky, I live near the beach too, a few minutes & I can see this, great for walks !! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSands Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Just now, Classic Brewing Co said: You're lucky, I live near the beach too, a few minutes & I can see this, great for walks !! Markedly different to the beaches near me! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 I went for a walk on the beach this morning, there was a big storm last night, I could hear the sea in bed. Lots of seaweed everywhere but as usual the Council are always cleaning up. Such a nice place to be. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 The lake is close by. My morning swim, three times a week. Getting a bit chilly at 13.5 degrees or so, but it wakes you up 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 We had a storm yesterday and lost power. Still waiting for restoration. So I went to bed early due to no internet, TV, lights etc. Woke up at 3am and went for a walk. Took this snap of my front garden. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 31 minutes ago, Malter White said: We had a storm yesterday and lost power. Still waiting for restoration. So I went to bed early due to no internet, TV, lights etc. Woke up at 3am and went for a walk. Took this snap of my front garden. Lucky you didn't trip over! It was a good storm, lot's of Water.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 42 minutes ago, Malter White said: We had a storm yesterday and lost power. Still waiting for restoration. So I went to bed early due to no internet, TV, lights etc. Woke up at 3am and went for a walk. Took this snap of my front garden. My mate that lives out Gawler way was told his power was spose to come back at midnight and is still now without power We copped those storms about 10:30pm last night but now have pushed through east more 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, ozdevil said: My mate that lives out Gawler way was told his power was spose to come back at midnight and is still now without power We copped those storms about 10:30pm last night but now have pushed through east more Yeah the blackouts are isolated generally due to falling trees/limbs but about 8% of the state's population is without power the last I heard. We're about 19 hours without it now east of the city. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, Malter White said: Yeah the blackouts are isolated generally due to falling trees/limbs but about 8% of the state's population is without power the last I heard. We're about 19 hours without it now east of the city. Back on at West Beach about 30 minutes ago. (out at 3.30 pm yesterday) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop hops Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Holden Hill this morning. Still got power at our place. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 3 hours ago, DavidM said: Back on at West Beach about 30 minutes ago. (out at 3.30 pm yesterday) Glad to hear you have yours back on, Dave. We're still patiently waiting. Things aren't too bad though. We still have gas stove and hot water. Fridge food is now in eskies and my daughter's terrific boyfriend has dropped over a generator but I'm hoping we won't need to bother with it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malter White Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 4 hours ago, Hilltop hops said: Holden Hill this morning. Still got power at our place. I'm a former Holden Hillbilly myself. Is that off Tarton Rd, Hilltop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop hops Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 35 minutes ago, Malter White said: I'm a former Holden Hillbilly myself. Is that off Tarton Rd, Hilltop? Sure is, just behind the servo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Malter White said: Glad to hear you have yours back on, Dave. We're still patiently waiting. No, I was OK this time, did not lose power in Goolwa. But my Mum in West Beach was with out power till this morning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 9 hours ago, Malter White said: Yeah the blackouts are isolated generally due to falling trees/limbs but about 8% of the state's population is without power the last I heard. We're about 19 hours without it now east of the city. My power went off fat 3.30pm after the storm yesterday & has just come back on, that's why you haven' seen me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: My power went off fat 3.30pm after the storm yesterday & has just come back on, that's why you haven' seen me. I was wondering where you were @Classic Brewing Co. You guys in Adelaide must have copped a walloping, we had a mild storm here yesterday but apparently it was very intense across the river from me. The result was a power outage of about 5 hours last night. Anyway I hope that all you Adelaide people have saved all the food in the fridges and freezers. Edited November 13, 2022 by kmar92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, kmar92 said: I was wondering where you were @Classic Brewing Co. You guys in Adelaide must have copped a walloping, we had a mild storm here yesterday but apparently it was very intense across the river from me. The result was a power outage of about 5 hours last night. Anyway I hope that all you Adelaide people have saved all the food in the fridges and freezers. Thanks for your concern @kmar92 it was absolutely a nightmare; Glenelg buy the sea copped a walloping as other areas did, but we had winds up to 109mph & a 20–30-minute dump of about 63l of rain & the outcome was devasting, even now thousands of homes are still without power, Obviously, the damage the floods have done to other areas are devastating but what can we do. Aussies all band together & just deal with it, that's why I am proud to be an Australian. Having caring friends & awesome Neighbour's makes a hell of a difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 13 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: My power went off fat 3.30pm after the storm yesterday & has just come back on, that's why you haven' seen me. Good to have you back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 well was woken this morning @1am by torrential rain , Again in parts of Victoria are back in flood and other new flooded spots fortunately many of us never lost power through these rains i believe it was another big down pour of 40 ml with in a hour My driveway was like a water fall and i was praying to man upstairs dont flood me driveway as my beer fridge is in the carport lucky it survived . i'm not sure how much more rain Victoria can cope with. its great to see S.a back with power though i feel i may have to start wearing a rain coat as pj's if we get more rain like last night 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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