In case you missed it, winter’s well and truly here. Source: News Corp Australia
With most of Melbourne battered and bruised by storms yesterday, it’s very clear that winter has finally hit the city.
For some the thought might’ve occurred to them earlier.
If that’s not you, here are some telltale signs that winter is well and truly here.
YOUR LOUNGEROOM LOOKS LIKE THIS
Must be autumn. Guarantee the smiles will by gone by late July. Source: News Limited
YOU’VE BEEN HIT BY AT LEAST ONE UMBRELLA ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Most Melburnians have dodged one umbrella and smacked into another. It’s never fun to get the tip of the spoke in the forehead.
Mary Poppins is the only person who’d be happy to be here. Source: News Corp Australia
YOU WON’T VISIT ANY PUB, CAFE OR RESTAURANT WITHOUT A FIREPLACE
You won’t look anywhere that doesn’t have a fire: bonus points if they give out blankets. Be quick because if you’ve bagged a table near the fireplace, you’re settled for the day. Who cares if the pizza crust is soggy? A few minutes by the hearth will dry it out.
Now this is what you call a hot date!. Source: Supplied
YOUR MORNING COMMUTE BECOMES TRICKY
Frosted car windscreens means you’re leaving for work at least five minutes later than usual. (Remember lukewarm water over the windscreen!) Try to stave off frostbite with the body heat of other tram riders? What about the bike? Warm myself up that way? Doesn’t really matter. That last two minute walk from the carpark/tram stop will take all of it away anyhow.
Just in case the other drivers didn’t notice the cold. Source: News Limited
YOU START SEEING MELBOURNE’S WINTER UNIFORM
Winter in Melbourne makes every police description of what a suspect was wearing absolutely useless. Black coat, gloves, opaque tights, dark trousers. Men and women, rich and poor; winter is the great fashion equaliser. The only people who break the mould are the brave souls who don the puffer jacket, unafraid to look like the Stay Puft Marshmallow man.
Perfect attire for winter, but maybe with long pants instead? Source: AFP
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PARENTING BECOME (EVEN MORE OF) A NIGHTMARE
The wet and cold days mean more time indoors. That means more mess and more stress. Trying to find something to do outdoors with the kids is tricky. Even all the animals are too cold to come out at the Melbourne Zoo.
Sometimes even phone a friend won’t work. Source: Supplied
YOU REGRET LETTING YOUR CHILDREN PLAY OUTDOOR SPORT
You freeze while watching the children play netball and footy. Don’t forget your Thermos. (Parents who get their children into basketball have the right idea.)
Anyone for a quiet game of Scrabble? Source: News Limited
SLOW COOKING BECOMES AN OBSESSION
It used to be Game of Thrones plot lines that you and your colleagues discussed over morning coffee or lunch. Now you swap the latest slow cooker recipes and become overly interested in different cuts of meat.
The cold weather can funny things to us all. Source: Supplied
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE COFFEE
A short black isn’t going to cut it any more. You crave a big, frothy milk coffee. Something to warm your hands and your insides. And hot chocolate! Who cares about the calories?
Keeping warm is no mug’s game. Source: News Limited
OPAQUE TIGHTS FLY OFF THE SHELVES
One of the highlights of winter is wearing opaque tights for months. Just make sure you are well prepared with your supply.
Because black is so underrated. Source: News Limited
THE HAIRY LOOK IS NOT JUST FOR THE HIPSTERS
Forget the bearded look, ladies can give the razor three months off and not worry about the looks from passers-by (see tights above). The legs have hibernated and they’re not coming out till sun starts warming the ground again.
...because we know what’s coming. Source: Supplied
This is the last time before winter... Source: Supplied
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