Wintery Night in Melbourne

July 09 2014

so something nice for a change to the vitriolic postings of late... It is a very wintery night in Melbourne, wet, cold and bone-chilling wind blowing off from the south... A great night to enjoy the comforts of home. And some me time. I have done my after work gym workout, and popped into the local library to borrow a few jazz CDs: Ella Fitzgerald, Nina simone, Van Morrison, Winton Marsalis, Norah Jones, etc. (that should Picked a books I have on my to-do lists : Death of Salesman (Arthur Miller) and Poems of William Wordsworth. Checked my wine collection - a 2002 Cab Sav will do the trick to go with the stir-fried chilli mixed green veg and chinese sausage/prawn with Hokkien noodles that I just cooked... all set, wine uncorked to breath waiting to be sipped, Nina simone just cooing away in the background, lights dimmed, lavender candles lit and glowing, book waiting for its pages to be turned under the reading lamp in the lounge, faux fur throw over my lap while i lie in repose on my couch (occasional peek at RHP activities) savouring every minute. Bliss to have some time to myself... slowly enjoying everything that thrills my senses - sound, taste, scent, visual and touch. I love winter nights like this. Would be great to have a gorgeous man to lie in bed after but not necessary. I love my own company. How do you like to spend your winter nights?

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  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    What winter?:-) ...gorgeous sunny days,coolish nights...gotta love Q land :-) xQ

  • Seachange73

    Seachange73

    11 years ago

    Quoting 'Qefenta3' What winter?:-) ...gorgeous sunny days,coolish nights...gotta love Q land :-) xQ Ahh, Quel dommage, Madame Q. Love the changing seasons. Such a wonderful time to cocoon.... cold nights in melbourne inspire us down south to reflect, break open our best wines to be savoured, be creative or fornicate.... all at the same time hopefully.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I remember those cold Melbourne days and nights wind chill is a killer Always fun to snuggle up at night with lovely lady that's a plus Still eating capital of aus in my opinion ,south bank at Easter was amazing!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    I don't really get any time out from people, there always seems to be someone around. If I did have some time, I would stoke the fire, put on a good movie with a nice glass of red. I sleep naked so I wouldn't put my pyjamas on but maybe slip into some trakkie daks and comfy jumper and some warm socks and no underwear. If I could add a man to snuggle into that would be a the perfect scenario for me (minus the trakkie daks and jumper, but my bathrobe). Although I would just prefer to go to Q's place and enjoy the sunshine :)

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    would probably be a nice warm cup of soup and some crusty bread :)

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Remembering my childhood in Townsville not knowing how bloody cold most people in the world are. If only we could move Melbourne to the tropics. I'd never move again.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Love cooking soup in wintery weather, having the fire going, wine and soft music in the background. Ahhh bliss:)

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Is really hard to tolerate sometimes! But yes, I love the long hot showers, doonas on the couch, delicious hot food...all these things! A great way to spend a wintery evening here is at the Natural hot springs just around the corner from my place, anyone care to join me?

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Quoting 'Funlover71' Remembering my childhood in Townsville not knowing how bloody cold most people in the world are. If only we could move Melbourne to the tropics. I'd never move again. It got down to 7 degrees one night!!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Quoting 'Tigeroo' Is really hard to tolerate sometimes! But yes, I love the long hot showers, doonas on the couch, delicious hot food...all these things! A great way to spend a wintery evening here is at the Natural hot springs just around the corner from my place, anyone care to join me? I definitely join you if I lived in Melbourne. I am dreaming of hot sandy beaches and gorgeous clear blue water at the moment. Time for another holiday!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Would love to be in bed, drinking red wine, watching a movie and all snuggled up to a warm, sexy body. Why do 2 bodies create so much warmth but I can't do it on my own?

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Until bed time lol

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Your such a tease. ;)

  • Hottie1

    Hottie1

    11 years ago

    The wood fire is going, pork in plum sauce with rice or chorizo and bean soup for dinner. One of our children is at work, late shift. The other is going to Zumba. Peace and quiet for one hour! My heart goes out to my hubby who is working tonight in this cold weather (he is in a service industry) on call from 6 PM to 6 AM. Stay safe babe, I'm keeping the bed warm ;) Love you. Warm hugs Mary xx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    LD, you get to wear boots!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Quoting 'Funlover71' Your such a tease. ;) But you know what it's like when you live here....7 degrees might as well be below zero The days are gorgeous though... one of the few things I like about this place. And Mea, I know it's great!! Haven't had a chance to wear my newest pair though...

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Beside kiddo who is asleep, cat on my lap while I crochet a baby blanket. Most nights are spent wishing it was warmer or in the company of a warmer body but alas, they consist of doing what I am doing currently which is enjoyable most of the time. - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    As Q said, Winter in Queensland is brief, mild and a little drier than Summer. The only way we can tell the seasons up here is when State of Origin is on. I would love to give my Burberry trenchcoat a decent run in proper Melbourne weather. Having said that, if Tony Abbott gets his way, in a few decades, Sydney will be having Brisbane Winters and Melbourne will be having Sydney Winters. Hobart will remain the same because it is always fucking freezing there, even in December.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Heading up that way this weekend

  • Smilingwithfun

    Smilingwithfun

    11 years ago

    Gotta love QLD. Whats Winter?

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Quoting 'looking4quality' Would love to be in bed, drinking red wine, watching a movie and all snuggled up to a warm, sexy body. Why do 2 bodies create so much warmth but I can't do it on my own? I have a wool doona, mink blanket and electric blanket and I am still bloody freezing!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Gotta say, I do feel bad for anyone who has to venture out at night in this chilly week. Mrs AG, I hope you are keeping the home fires burning for your man. Nice and warm, fire burning, and checking out the sights of the Tour De France. Winter nights in Melbourne

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Basically you're looking for an electric blanket that wraps around you. I'm on to you girl.

  • Seachange73

    Seachange73

    11 years ago

    Quoting 'ruby_blossum' Heading up that way this weekend Yes. Might be hitting Hotham on Sunday and Monday with my boys when the crowd has gone back to Melbourne. One of the best reasons to have the changing seasons is the variety of sports on offer. Skiing in Winter only 2-3 hours away... Awesome.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Stop hogging all that warmth and send some sunshine down south to the rest of us, will ya. Geez! ;) - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    4 winter nights in Melbourne and enjoyed the nights at the Young and Jackson, great atmosphere, music and crowd and not to mention a good brew and if you have enough you don't feel the cold.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    11 years ago

    Lots more snow at Falls Creek

  • Seachange73

    Seachange73

    11 years ago

    Quoting 'ruby_blossum' Lots more snow at Falls Creek Yeah, yeah. Just got back in the big Smoke with my boys. body aching but all good. Wow. Hotham was great. excellent coverage and not so busy as lots of folks back to Melbourne. wish I had a longer time up there but 2 days skiing is better than no skiing at all!!! Love the apres ski mulled wine... Am so jealous you are still up there!!! I love Falls!!! It has been a while since I hit the slopes... Enjoy and safe skiing... So jealous!!!