A super blue moon is a rare combination of three lunar events: a full moon, a blue moon, and a supermoon.
A full moon occurs when the Earth is directly between the sun and the moon, and the entire side of the moon facing the Earth is illuminated by the sun.
A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month. (The term "blue moon" originally referred to the third full moon in a season with four full moons, but this definition is no longer in common use.)
A supermoon is a full moon that occurs when the moon is at perigee, its closest point to Earth in its orbit.
The next super blue moon will occur on August 30, 2023. It will be the second full moon in August, and it will also be a supermoon.
Super blue moons are rare events, but they are not unheard of. The last super blue moon occurred in January 2018, and the next one will not occur until March 2037.
When a super blue moon occurs, the moon appears slightly larger and brighter than a regular full moon. This is because the moon is closer to Earth, and its light is therefore less dispersed by the Earth's atmosphere.
Super blue moons are a beautiful sight to behold, and they are a rare treat for skywatchers. If you have the chance to see one, be sure to take it!
We called the council immediately to say there were 3 dangerous dogs running wild across ours and neighbours properties. Didn’t hear anything back until 24 hrs later when the dog warden turned up asking what the problem was!! He took a quick look asked if the dogs were still around, when we said no, he said there was nothing he could do and left.
I guessed saying twice the amount, mainly as an experiment. Make one once using twice the coffee, just to see what it tastes like. Take it from there, maybe less next time if it’s too strong.
I guess the decaffing removes the flavours as well. I monitor my blood pressure with a wrist strap that optically measures it 20+ times a day. I can easily see my BP rises coinciding with whenever I have a coffee. Luckily it doesn’t make me jittery though.
Can’t tell you about their decaf, but we find the Hummingbird coffees very nice. It’s tough suggesting food and drinks as everyone will have their own taste preferences, but for us the Hummingbird coffees are not bitter and burnt like some, just smooth and delicious, but that’s just us!!
Got a surprise yesterday, went to the local Warehouse only to find it is now selling fresh veges, fruit, and kitchen pantry items.
Quite a big saving over supermarket prices, and the fresh stuff looks high quality. Looked up on how they were operating this and learned they are concentrating on local suppliers. I’d say their typical prices are 25-30% lower than the supermarkets. Bought 3L of olive oil for $30, in the supermarket that’d be $45.
It’s the same with other tools, drills, sanders, saws etc. The downside is keeping the batteries charged. Most serious users need multiple batteries, and to keep the spares on charge while working. The cost of the batteries is quite high, but then again, our electric, although it’s a high price, is nearly all hydro, so a lot of environmental impact saving in going all electric.
We have quite a large area, so petrol with a blade, which is what I had before, will be what I get. The electric one’s do seem useful, especially not needing ear plugs when in use, however our place is too much imo.
It’s a finish off the mowing day for me. Did 75% yesterday, so a short burst’’ll get it done today. It’s sunny today, so in an hour it’ll be dry enough to start.
Need to buy a replacement brush cutter, the old one has expired and the grass edges need a serious trim. Will take a look at Mitre-10 to see what they have.
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