It has been the season of iced water.
Yes, the absolute ‘must-have’ for caterers is trays of iced water, dripping with droplets and lots of it.
Canberra’s Government House had some fruit varieties in capacious dispensers, the National Arboretum had trays doing the rounds and The Prime Minister’s Lodge had a serve yourself supply strategically placed away from the overworked bar staff, so a brief interlude for something other than water was a welcome relief with after-work beers in the air conditioning of the National Press Club.
Canberra’s PS socialites have become the indoors patrons as outdoors is unbearable and unless we’re at the Big Splash in Jamison we avoid the pavements.
Now is the time for a slow wind up for the Chinese year of the Pig, but we can embrace that with a side order of bacon at the Pialligo Estate Brunch that might just be the best brekky the national city can offer and a perfect respite from the building heat.
But while the current incumbents in Parliament’s ‘House on the Hill’ still don’t have a climate policy, we know it’s getting hotter, the asphalt is melting on the street edges and misting machines are hot property at Bunnings.
Yes a household mister could be the best accessory for hot houses and outdoor living areas where no-one can linger because it’s too hot.
And to start it all up – well it has already – there’s the Banking Royal Commission, fire, floods, Parliamentary resignations et al and we are reluctant to mosey along for the ride.
Another glass of water?
