especially rainy...

Today was an especially rainy day.

I felt it murmuring on my hair during a scurrying essay from building to car.

I heard it thrum upon the tin roof, like a ship's engine.

It was emphatic, tense, part of a great story of sea and sky.

Today was an especially rainy day.

— Tim Mallon (@PatMalo85776814) October 26, 2020

a ruined tweet = great news...

August 2 - DM's original tweet:
11am = not terrible
After 12pm = bad
Wearing a suit = real bad news
Sports jacket = moderately bad news
Northface jumper = it's the weekend
Wearing a suit on the weekend after 12pm = shit's fucked

***And this ruined tweet = brilliant news https://t.co/IOQqs9Ugv7

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) October 26, 2020

He’s seen it, for sure. It’s a deliberate response to YOU. Doubly doubly sure

— Lilian Darmono (@liliandarmono) October 26, 2020

100% knew about this. He’s playing chess and wer are all playing checkers

— Tim (@thunderwilson23) October 26, 2020

Covid normal is just beginning...

PASSING THOUGHT: The excitement of the day...for Victorians anyways...is cooling down for me...Now I think about it, I still will avoid shopping malls, keep to small shopping areas and just walk the less travelled byways...I daren't react too quickly... It's still Covid normal...

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) October 26, 2020

Google acknowledges donuts today...

Just to celebrate the day ... pic.twitter.com/rY6nG62Yl8

— Dr Behrooz Hassani-M (@behrooz_hm) October 26, 2020

a toast...

And notice Dan has selected a Melbourne whisky... Here's a premier who does not celebrate politics or self, but those who walked the walk with him... It's definitely a great Donut Day for Melburnians, for Victorians... https://t.co/XgP1eTLyup

— Gemma Wiseman (@AuraGem) October 26, 2020

Melbourne's fantastic news...

This on the back of the outbreak and the massive testing blitz... can't wait to hear Morrison's praise and congratulations today. Oh no wait, I meant can't wait to hear Hunt talk about how our contact tracing isn't up to par with NSW while Morrison goes to Bunnings.

— Jugzilla (@jugzilla_vi) October 25, 2020

Kind of feels like Vic just won another premiership. Fantastic. 👌👌

— Michael Tindley (@mickeyj2020) October 25, 2020

Who needs a grand final when you can have zero cases of coronavirus.

— Edie (@edie_le) October 25, 2020

Replace the calamari with cheezels, but otherwise this. https://t.co/4N8IegFsjK

— Michael L (@wtb_Michael) October 25, 2020

When nothing is everything! https://t.co/qVL0gKGKVo

— Ambulance Victoria (@AmbulanceVic) October 25, 2020

Zero, zero 🤍 Victoria, Melburnians, you are magnificent. #ThanksDan And a giant open-ended fork you to everyone who’s made this incredibly difficult time even more difficult pic.twitter.com/amSN2s5l1L

— Fiona Wood 😷 (@f_i_o_n_a_w_) October 25, 2020

The most beautiful thing on Twitter today https://t.co/f3rFZeQPLt

— Angela Savage (@angsavage) October 25, 2020

very first question to Daniel Andrews at his presser, after announcing easing of VIC restrictions: "is what you're saying, that we can finally get back on the beers?"

Andrews: "I don't know that I'll be drinking a beer tonight. I might go a little higher up the shelf." #auspol pic.twitter.com/8z8scPrcr4

— Josh Butler (@JoshButler) October 26, 2020

 + many noted that Dan wore a North Face jacket - on a Monday. That was inspiring.

Said I'd go a little higher up the shelf. Here's to you, Victoria. pic.twitter.com/JbsbmUxmoZ

— Dan Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) October 26, 2020

AND NOTE, Dan has selected a Melbourne whisky...Love how Melbourne's crazy weather plays a vital part in the production of this whisky... 

Daydreaming about heading back out there on Wednesday pic.twitter.com/vg7JxwwGDj

— anna spooky-ryan (@annaspargoryan) October 26, 2020

Victorians naming today donut day is the most truly beautiful Australian things i have seen in years.
This shows the true Australian spirit, not pissing and moaning about being oppressed.
Take one for the team and get on with things with a smile and laugh.

— DomoFacetious (@FacetiousDomo) October 26, 2020

Look what I just arrived home to. Well done Victoria. What an amazing State we live in and what an amazing achievement by all. Thank you. 🍩🍺 pic.twitter.com/Kv3vPKwiF5

— 🍩 Chief Health Officer, Victoria (@VictorianCHO) October 26, 2020

 NOTE the subtle addition of a donut to Brett Sutton's profile name...Good one...

+ 8th November, intrastate restrictions on Melbourne lifted...