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Weather at Arapiles this weekend (14-15 Aug) 20-Aug-2010 At 1:40:21 PM SwineOfTheTimes

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On 20/08/2010 Wendy wrote:

>We are highly unlikely to ever be sharing the crag! I just ran outside
>to rescue my washing from the rain, half of which had blown off the line
>and had to be fetched from my neighbours - hardly suggestive of my climbing
>conditions I enjoy. I did however go for a ride out to the lake this morning
>(suitably attired in 2 thermals, a fleece and down jacket the whole way)
>and the creek is flowing nicely even if it does smell but the only inroads
>into the lake is a brief continuation out of the creek. Still, if it means
>we get a lake again, I could even stop complaining about the weather.
> I hope it pisses down for the next 6 weeks, especially as I won't be here
>to suffer through it. The river has gone up a bit more and I wouldn't
>mind paddling from Horsham to Quantong whilst it is actually possible.

Agreed not as sunny and calm as this morning but wind dries the rock off fast as well as washing of the line. Hanging out to paddle from Horsham to Hindmarsh. Paddled from O'brees to Dimboola quiet a few Winters ago in a seakayak, Luxury!