Thar She blows!

We have had it so windy here recently.  It doesn't seem that a day goes by without the wind getting up and getting quite blustery especially during the afternoon.  And today is no different.  We have a strong S/E wind blowing right now which is signalling a cooler weather change is not far off with the "possibility" of a thunderstorm.  "Possibility" being the operative word!

Anyway, the more interesting stuff to tell you about is here.  Arj's latest post from Saudi Arabia:  HERE.  The latest collection of online photos from Saudi Arabia, HERE.

At the moment where Kate and Arj are, a pipeline to the area's desalination plant is broken, thus limiting the supply of fresh water from the tap.  It seems to be close to mended now but the school has been closed for health reasons for several days.  Without water the toilets won't flush and if the toilets don't flush, you have a health concern.

It seems some reasonable supply with good pressure is now available for periods of the day after several days of slow low water pressure.  As you read Arj's blog you will see how the the local authorities have ensured access to fresh drinking water for everyone.  Expense isn't an issue!

As school was closed down, this gave us time for a Skype chat the other day with Kate and the kids and a chance to catch up first hand face to face.

We have had a quiet continuation of same old same old here on the Sunshine Coast.

Most days I ride the bike and then spend a short time in the pool.  As the wind gets up the pool doesn't seem to be such an inviting place any longer.  I potter about, mowing lawns, clearing wind blown debris from the pool and looking busy!

I bottled my latest brew on Saturday morning before I headed off to Computer Club.  It is nice and cool first thing in the morning so I was able to get the task completed with a minimum of fuss.

At Computer Club on Saturday one of the ladies had bought herself a phone on my recommendation.  The phone is a THL T6s, a brand from China.

I ordered it via this link, HERE. The phone is around USD90 and is delivered by courier free.  That is a photo of it above left.   For the everyday person who just wants to make calls, play a few games, check emails and do some internet browsing, this phone will suit their needs fine.  It is 'quickish' with quite a reasonable processor and has a great 5" screen. And all for less than $100 delivered to your front door.

The lady now has the phone up and running and she is delighted with her purchase!  It took around 10 days to be delivered from China.