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Heat waves in Perth (>40C) typically have low humidity, about 10% to 30%. That hot dry heat is bearable but 70% to 80% is awful. Here are some telling graphs:

That's hot indeed Thomas. What's the humidity like? Most of our heat waves in Perth are not humid which helps enduring them.

It's a big portable clothes horse I keep under my patio. It's got metal legs which can rust out over time if used for a peeing post. My last dog demonstrated that with a swing seat over many years.

Hi Thomas, My 5.3kg Chihuahua cross Kelpie Denny Is almost 13yo now and lives a comfortable life with me. He was a rescue dog who'd been badly maltreated found wandering the dusty streets of outback town Karratha in WA. Anyway, he's a very timid little dog and hates going for walks. Other dogs...

How the Trump world is turning recently is strange. Many European countries' Leaders and NATO have been seriously fawning over Trump. Promises of 5% GNP to defence agreed bar one. Spain I think? Anyway, Trump's looking more fondly now towards NATO. Art of the deal? Here in Australia @ 2.3% GNP...

Lovely pics Thomas. So sorry for the loss of your lovely dog. I know how heart wrenching it can be being a dog lover myself. Dogs become part of the family and that bond is strong indeed. Take care.

Hi Craig, I use just a little sea salt if any for my high blood pressure. 2 pills a day. Why is sea salt better than regular salt? Likewise I go sparingly with sugar being Pre Diabetic type 2 so I have to keep the weight off and and exercise. Few carbs too if I can. Lots of salads help. I'm...

I can't remember who said it recently but: Australia’s participation in the Aukus defence pact risks handing military control of the country to Washington and becoming the “51st state of the United States”, according to former prime minister Paul Keating.

Two major European multinationals are close to being awarded feasibility licences for Western Australia's first offshore wind farm. EDF power solutions Australia — part of the French government's EDF Group — said it was behind a proposal titled Bunbury Offshore Wind Farm North, which received...

Here's a bit of foreboding : Armageddon, in religious contexts, refers to the prophesied final battle between good and evil at the end of the world. It's often associated with the Book of Revelation in the Christian Bible. Outside of religious interpretations, "Armageddon" can also be used more...

Here's something I pondered recently because I hate mosquitoes. Do Mosquitoes have any redeeming qualities ? Have a Google. I once thought Ants were useless too. I was wrong. Do ants have a good purpose? Many species of ants prey on the eggs and larvae of other bothersome household bugs...

How can anyone enabling Genocide for a War Criminal mate be a Nobel Peace prize winner? Now he's got the US into a war with Iran with many Middle East Nations bristling with anger at the US. All those US bases in the Middle East best be on alert. Victimisation of migrants, riots he caused in LA...

Sorry I was late with my reply Craig. You'd done the typing in dark theme and I had to remember how to change my theme to be able to read it. It's always good to re-remember these things. 🗣👍

That's incredible about the power we could harness from the rain! This is a great pic from the article I like as a background.

Hi Craig, being a bit pre diabetic I try to keep my sugar intake low. Breakfast for me is often a bowl 🥣 of one weetbix, one tub of yoghurt, added berries and milk. I prefer the single tubs of yoghurt for storage being an old Batchelor living alone. I too have heard of the benefits of berries...