We're feeling the cold in Tasmania

Latrobe, Tasmania

@JudyEv (325604)

Rockingham, Australia

June 10, 2018 4:05am CST

We knew we were coming to Tasmania in the off-season as far as tourism goes but we weren’t too worried. However the forecast for the next four days doesn’t get above a maximum of 14C with rain every day. Because of the rain the minimum doesn’t go below 6 degrees. In a few days, the park we are in closes for a few months, not that that will affect us. I’ve already bought fleecy pyjamas, Vince has bought a pair of long johns (but don’t tell anyone) and we’ve each bought socks designed for really cold temperatures. And I picked up a couple of extra sweatshirts. You know it is frosty country when the entrance to the town shows a whopping great cherry. We have cherries growing in Donnybrook but it’s always touch and go if there will be enough frosts to set the fruit. We move further south tomorrow and it will be interesting to see what the next week or two has in store for us.

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@topffer (42156)

• France

10 Jun 18

It is warm compared to the month of December in Ireland

. You did not expected that ? Winter has its charm but it is certainly not the best season for tourism. I hope for your holidays that the rain will stop.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

It's just a bit colder than we're used to. I know it's much worse in other places. We were a bit restricted in when we could come over but if it's wet we'll just have to visit museums and drink coffee in warm cafes.

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@topffer (42156)

• France

10 Jun 18

@JudyEv I know that, I worked in a town not far from the seashore, during summer museums were full of people when it was raining. Rain helps to improve general culture

. What kind of museums are in Tasmania ? Natural history ?

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

@topffer I'm not sure what sort of museums we'll find. It seems each town has a museum devoted to its first settlers. I always enjoy these although I think Vince might get a bit sick of them. Once you are there, they quickly become interesting.

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Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop)

@sprite1950 (30453)

• Corsham, England

10 Jun 18

I had no idea Tasmania was so cold but I suppose you must be going into your winter now. 14C is quite acceptable in the summer for the UK although it's about 17C here at the moment and will hopefully become higher next week.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

I know it's not cold compared to what some countries experience but it is a bit colder than normal for us.

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@ptrikha_2 (45463)

• India

10 Jun 18

Reminds me of the early January days when it is cold and bathing in the morning before going for work is quite a task.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

Bathrooms can be very cold places sometimes, can't they?

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@id_peace (14005)

• Singapore

10 Jun 18

It is winter at your side.

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@id_peace (14005)

• Singapore

11 Jun 18

I am so envy.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 18

It is indeed and we are supposed to get much more rain over the next few weeks.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Jun 18

@id_peace What season are you in now?

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Louise Crisologo

@mlgen1037 (29886)

• Manila, Philippines

10 Jun 18

Hi Judy. I am not a fan of cherries but that giant cherry makes me think otherwise. hehe

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

I had only ever had glace cherries until I moved to the area we live in now. I enjoy fresh cherries now.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Jun 18

@mlgen1037 No, we buy them from a roadside stall.

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Louise Crisologo

@mlgen1037 (29886)

• Manila, Philippines

11 Jun 18

@JudyEv Wow. I envy you. Are you allowed to pick them there?

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@lynnief (1203)

• Australia

10 Jun 18

It's been about the same in Vic over the last week or so, although today was lovely, at least for a few hours in the middle. Keep warm and enjoy the cherries.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

They were very lucky to have such a nice day for their ride. It's supposed to rain all week now but who knows?

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@lynnief (1203)

• Australia

11 Jun 18

@JudyEv Your guess is as good as the weather man's.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 18

@lynnief We had another nice day again today. It wasn't even particularly cold.

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@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

10 Jun 18

Good that you have prepared for the colder weather.So Vince has some long johns. Don't worry, the secret is safe with me and I won't tell anyone.

I no longer hide them but tell people and lift my pant leg to show them.

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@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

10 Jun 18

@kepweng It is summer time and the weather is nice and hot until September.

@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

10 Jun 18

In the winter, I need and appreciate them when I go out and even indoors.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

It has taken a lot of coaxing to get him to buy them but he says they have kept him much warmer. I knew I could trust you to keep his secret!

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@rebelann (111143)

• El Paso, Texas

10 Jun 18

That's cold to me for sure. It's a lot hotter here right now but them we're heading for summer rather than winter. I hope you'll be able to keep warm.

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@rebelann (111143)

• El Paso, Texas

11 Jun 18

If it's cold I don't like to get out of bed @JudyEv I sure hope that doesn't happen to you two.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 18

I think we have it sorted now. Getting up and dressed in the morning is about the coldest part now.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Jun 18

@rebelann We are in a park for the next two nights so we have power and internet. When it gets a bit colder we'll put the heater on and in the morning we can put it on for a little while before we get up.

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

11 Jun 18

hope the weather doesn't spoil your visit

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

11 Jun 18

@JudyEv hope it holds off for you

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 18

@arthurchappell Thanks. If it doesn't we'll find inside things to do - museums, etc.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 18

It hasn't so far although there is supposed to be more rain on the way.

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@LadyDuck (457918)

• Switzerland

10 Jun 18

Is this a normal temperature for this time of the year? It's almost winter in southern hemisphere, here it's a lot colder in December.

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@LadyDuck (457918)

• Switzerland

11 Jun 18

@JudyEv Just like the places that are further north here, the north of Switzerland is a lot colder and they get more snow.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 18

Yes, it is normal but being further south latitude-wise Tasmania has lower temperatures and more rain than Donnybrook.

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@xFiacre (12593)

• Ireland

10 Jun 18

@judyev I wish our weather would drop to 14 degrees - we’re suffering a blistering 24 degrees and I’m not happy with that.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

24? How nice must that be?

But I guess it is humid as well which is the pits for me.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 Jun 18

@lynnief That's us too. Just a couple of really hot days each summer.

@lynnief (1203)

• Australia

14 Jun 18

@xFicare - 24 here is a mild summer day. Now 42, that's blistering! (We usually get a couple of those each summer.)

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@moffittjc (118422)

• Gainesville, Florida

10 Jun 18

I knew Tasmania was located in a very southern local, but I never pictured in my mind that it would actually get cold there. But I guess it makes perfect sense given its latitudinal location.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 18

I have compared the latitudes but the climate reminds me very much of Ireland. Soft rain and very lush green pastures.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 18

I did it again - wrote 'have' instead of 'haven't'. I meant to say I haven't compared the latitudes.

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@Hannihar (129388)

• Israel

11 Jun 18

@JudyEv Sounds like winter all over again.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 18

I guess it does a bit but today was quite nice really.

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@Hannihar (129388)

• Israel

11 Jun 18

@JudyEv That was good.

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@FayeHazel (40248)

• United States

10 Jun 18

That's a great picture. I hope there are some cherries

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

Maybe the place will be open when we go past today but I don't think it is cherry season. In fact I'm sure it's not but I could settle for some jam.

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@FayeHazel (40248)

• United States

16 Jun 18

@JudyEv Cherry jam sounds nice, too

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@allknowing (130066)

• India

11 Jun 18

Since you are prepared for it you will enjoy the climate.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 18

Yes, that's true. I have a few extra sweaters now plus some very warm and very pink gloves so I'm all set.

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@CookieMonster46 (13447)

• United States

10 Jun 18

That sounds really cold, it is a little warm here, but I would love some of that cold.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

It's hard not to wish for something a little bit more or less than what we're getting.

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@JamesHxstatic (29242)

• Eugene, Oregon

10 Jun 18

Hmm, that sounds like pretty cold country. Stay warm!

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

It's cold compared to what we're used to. Nothing like parts of your country or Canada though.

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@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

10 Jun 18

We are opposite, its nearing 100 degrees F. We have peaches here and they require so many hours of cold to make as well.

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

100F is getting hot. I don't operate so well in the heat any more.

@responsiveme (22926)

• India

11 Jun 18

It is so hot and humid here...A couple of more months to go. I guess cherries won't grow here....A hilly state neighbouring ours has started planting cherry trees though and it is a tourist attraction when it flowers

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Jun 18

The flowers are really lovely and I think there is an 'ornamental' variety of most fruit trees.

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@YrNemo (20261)

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10 Jun 18

Why didn't you choose a better time to visit this place, as in, when it is not that cold? (I am curious. Being cold in a caravan sounds uncomfortable! We often did that in the past because my husband was often in a mad mood suddenly.)

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@JudyEv (325604)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jun 18

We wanted to visit our son in Melbourne but we had a few commitments at home so we couldn't come at a better time weather-wise. And we didn't want to leave it to later in the year. We had intended to visit our son at Christmas but the flights didn't suit us. Then we thought we'd drive over with the caravan.

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@YrNemo (20261)

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10 Jun 18

@JudyEv Ah, that explains.

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