Petrol at an All Time Low

WOW! We haven't seen #petrol this cheap in a LONG time!

The #Shell service station on #BarklyStreet and the #Caltex on the corner of #InkermanStreet and #ChapelStreet in #StKilda both are displaying the same price today. This is exciting news for drivers!

Photo: Petrol price today in St Kilda

#StKilda Twilight Market

If you haven't checked out the #StKildaTwilightMarkets, then you should get yourself down there during #Summer. They are held every Thursday from 5pm-10pm, until 26 February 2015, in O'Donnell Gardens which is right next to Luna Park.

 

It's a great vibe right in the heart of #StKilda.

For more information check out their website: http://stkildatwilightmarket.com/ or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stkildatwilightmarket 

Photo: St Kilda Twilight Markets

#Fire at #StKildaPier

It seems that a #Catamaran caught #fire at #StKilda Pier this evening. #FireTrucks and #Police are on site. The Pier is currently closed while Emergency Services investigate the scene.  

After the #Rain

The rainy #weather of last week has subsided and we can look forward to some proper sunny #Summer weather this week!

 

As much as we need the rain, nobody can deny that we love the sunshine a little bit more. However, there are some that really enjoy the rain and what it leaves behind. Nobody could sit on the grass the days after the downpour of heavy rain because it took a little bit of time for all the water to drain away, but the birds loved it.

 

The unevenness of this area  and poor drainage is a common occurrence and is highlighted during wet weather. Hopefully the council can take this on board for future improvements to the already beautiful foreshore.This grass area of #StKilda Foreshore has since dried up and people are able to once again sit and enjoy the sunshine.

Photo: Birds enjoying the water on St Kilda Foreshore the day after the downpour.

Sand Bags on St Kilda Beach

What appeared to be bags of rubbish on #StKildaBeach this evening actually were sand bags from today's #SLAM #BeachVolleyball event. 

Well done to the team that packed up everything very quickly and efficiently! You would never know there was a major event there today. Impressive.

Photo: Sand bags on St Kilda Beach

Outdoor Shower Drainage Problem

It's great that we have #OutdoorShower facilities such as this one at #StKildaBeach, so people can rinse off the sand and salt water after spending the day at the #beach.

 

However, some of these shower areas suffer from bad drainage problems. Having to step into still warm sandy water in order to rinse off isn't the most appealing of circumstances but people do out of necessity. It is unfortunate that this occurs every season, and seems to be a common problem with outdoor showers at beaches around Port Phillip Bay, and one wonders if something can be done to improve them. 

 

In the case of the one at St Kilda Beach, perhaps if this area was elevated, or situated on some form of decking, similar to the decking that exists only meters away as part of the boardwalk along the foreshore, it would allow for better drainage. Something to consider, City of Port Phillip?

 

Photo: Outdoor showers at St Kilda Beach need better drainage.

Fitness First on Alma Temporarily Closed

The #FitnessFirst gym on #AlmaRoad is currently closed for renovations.

 

For those that don't know where this is, it is on Alma Road in East St Kilda between Chapel Street and Westbury Street, opposite Alma Park.

 

They are apparently refurbishing the pool and the entire entrance areas, which is well-needed.  Having lived in St Kilda for nearly three decades and having once been a member of the then St Kilda Fitness, one can remember that the indoor 25m pool was looking old even ten years ago, so it will be exciting to see the upgraded one!

 

The whole gym is closed until 18 January 2015 (which is only a few more days) but the pool works are scheduled to continue until the end of the month.

 

For more information, check out their website. http://www.fitnessfirst.com.au/find-a-club/st-kilda/

 

Photo: Fitness First on Alma Rd closed for renovations

 

Saving the Trees

It's such a shame that some of the #trees along our #StKilda streets are being stolen or vandalised. Why would people do this? However, it's great that something is being done about it by the council, and by the looks of these trees on Alma Road it is working. This looks like a good choice of tree too.

 

Well done to the City of Port Phillip for being proactive.

Photo: Protecting the street trees on Alma Road.

Mad #Melbourne #Weather

This morning it was 37°C and by lunch time it was 38°C. Then at around 3pm, the clouds rolled in and the #sky went grey. Then the downpour of #rain began. It lasted just under an hour and according to the news it was 20mm worth. It seemed to stop as quickly as it started and it wasn't long before the sun came out again and the temperature gauge hovered back to 35°C.

 

This spectacular #cloud formation appeared over the Bay at dusk and resembled something from a SciFi movie. Was an alien finally coming to visit St Kilda? Or was it God? Or was it a portal to another dimension that the plane was flying directly into?

 

Enjoy your warm Summer evening, folks! :)

Photo: Cloud formation at dusk at the beach.

Interesting Architecture Design

#StKilda is full of interesting #Architecture, and this #ApartmentBuilding's façade is testament to our suburb's diversity. This unique and eye-catching design definitely adds some colour to what would be just another boring block of apartments.

Photo: Apartment building façade in St Kilda.

Happy New Year

#HappyNewYear everyone!! Hoping you all have an amazing year ahead.
Love, Peace & Success to all.

Photo: Melbourne's New Year's Fireworks 2015

New Year's Eve 2014

Here we are folks. It's #NewYearsEve. We have survived 2014 with plenty of ups and downs, successes and failures, as well as seeing some fantastically wonderful world events along with some deeply sad ones. 

 

However you all experienced this year, it is time to reflect and feel good about what we have achieved and relish in the fact that we are all here now on 31 December 2014 ready for the beginning of the new year.

 

As the sun sets on 2014, just want to take a moment to wish everyone in St Kilda and beyond a very Happy New Year, and looking forward to what 2015 has in store for us.

Photo: Sunset at St Kilda Beach

 

Australia Day Already?

#Christmas was barely over for 2014 and some stores began displaying their stock for #AustraliaDay! It seems a little ridiculous that we seeing the #Australiana paraphernalia for next year when this year isn't even over yet. But then again, it was in October that we began seeing Christmas stuff in retail shops, so one month in advance could be viewed as a little late?

 

The positive side to this is that we all can take four weeks to prepare for 26 January 2015!

Photo: Discount shop on Carlisle Street already displaying Australia Day stock.

 

Photo: The Reject Shop

Christmas Eve Crazy

It's #ChristmasEve! Can you believe it? It seems like everyone is out on this sunny #Wednesday to do all their last minute #Christmas shopping.

There are cars galore out on the streets today and judging by all the honking horns, there are quite a few aggravated people around.

Please drive safely everyone and be kind to one another. Even if you don't celebrate Christmas as a religious tradition, the sentiment of peace and love should still be one that is easily and freely shared. An extra few seconds to wait while someone reverse Parks won't kill you.

Calm your inner crazy and Enjoy your day.

24 Hr Shopping at #Chadstone Tonight

OK, #StKilda, if you're wide awake tonight and still haven't completed your #Christmas shopping, then you're in luck. Chadstone Shopping Centre is OPEN ALL NIGHT tonight, right through until 6pm tomorrow night (Christmas Eve).

 

Even if you feeling like a little bit of a late night outing, maybe this is somewhere to go.  Yes, parking might be tight but after midnight it is usually a lot calmer.  Happy shopping, folks!

 

Photo: Screenshot from the Chadstone website.

 

33°C in St Kilda today.

 

It's a balmy 33°C in #StKilda today and the #StKildaBeach Foreshore is packed with people! It's a great vibe with the majority of people behaving and enjoying the #beach. Some may regret their new shade of red skin tomorrow, but there was definitely the smell of coconut oil in the air!

 

It was sad to see one dog owner with his dog on the sand, which was lying down on its side panting in the direct sun.  We were actually concerned for the dog, despite the fact that #dogs are not allowed on the beach at this time of year. We can only hope that he took his dog to some shade and gave it some water. 

 

It was great to see the St Kilda Surf Life Saving Club set up and keeping an eye out on everyone. They do a great job and we are grateful.

 

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday folks!

Photo: St Kilda Surf Life Saving Club set up their Beach Patrol today.

 
 

 


 

For Lovers of DVDs

Calling all lovers of #DVD. #VideoVision on #CarlisleStreet are having their annual Christmas sale of their Ex-Rental DVDs for just $5! Now that's a bargain!

 

They're at 177-179 Carlisle St, Balaclava, not far from #BalaclavaTrainStation.  You can also find them on Facebook here.

Photo: Video Vision DVD Sale

Glass Merchants

#Sunday afternoons in #StKilda are now becoming a social event during the warm #Summer months. There are many places throughout the suburb where you can catch up with friends and chill out over a latte or a lager.

 

#GlassMerchants in #Balaclava / #EastStKilda had their #fans going blowing a light spray of water throughout the venue [Video: http://youtu.be/41llep8vhKk]. 

This is reminiscent of cafes in parts of tropical Asia where they do this to help cool the place down.  That as well as the brightly coloured #umbrellas hanging upside down over the bar, created a fun vibe, however, but perhaps be sure you put your phones, keys, etc. in your bag under the table if unsure whether these will be effected by any mist.

 

Photo: Colourful umbrellas hang over the bar



Photo: Glass Merchants, Nelson St, Balaclava / East St Kilda



Photo: Fans spray a light mist throughout the venue







Burst Water Main on Carlisle Street

#CarlisleStreet, #Balaclava / #EastStKilda is looking a little wet this afternoon due to what seems a burst water main. This has occurred between Balaclava Train Station and Chapel Street.

 

South East Water has arrived at the location to hopefully rectify this problem as soon as possible. It appears that in one section closer to the train station, the footpath has lifted up and water is gushing out into the gutter, and there is another spot a little further along toward Chapel Street where water is leaking as well.

 

Fingers crossed that this can be fixed quickly so no more water is wasted.

Photo: Carlisle Street looking a little wet due to burst water main.

Photo: Burst water main on Carlisle Street, Balaclava / East St Kilda

 

Las Chicas All Day Breakfast

The #café called #LasChicas on #CarlisleStreet, right at #BalaclavaTrainStation is one place along this strip to get an All Day Breakfast.

 

Today's order was Poached #Eggs with #SmokedSalmon. It was nice enough even though the eggs were a tad on the small side. The service was good though. All the guys were really friendly which made for a pleasant experience overall. 

Photo: Poached Eggs & Smoked Salmon at Las Chicas Café.