End of Summer

If you have read Wendy's entry in her blog you would have come to the conclusion that EL Ninio has given way to EL Nina with a vengence. Indeed it has. We did have a very severe storm in our part of the ACT a few weeks back. It was one huge downpour accompanied with hailstones the size of marbles lasting about an hour that changed the landscape especially alongside the waterways and the lake which was covered with tons of debri. Wendy's report was centred on the CBD of Canberra. Yet in the south, where we happen to be, the rain was light and gentle. How widespread the damage is yet to be discovered.
The weather still remains warm , with tempertures down from the thirties to about 27/28 range and still very hunmid. The forecast shows rain / storm for the next week and contrast that with dry run we have had for at least ten to twelve months. We welcome the wet but not the devastating storms. We need all the rain we can get to fill our reservoirs and water tanks or we would have to get used to the idea of drinking 'poo water' that is talked about for some time. Our trees, lawns and gardens need the moisture to survive. We truly pray for the return of El nina and hope it stays for some time yet.