It is hard to believe that just a few short weeks ago we were in drought. Since then we had a storm last week and have had this storm (cyclone Tam) since yesterday morning.
When I went down the drive to get the newspapers this morning I did some tidying up and cleared a pipe under a garden to let water flow out from our lawn. I was drenched to the skin when I got in. Doug is out now. One of our N.S.W. Waratahs has blown against a fence but it is damaged at the base and he is going to cut it down. We will miss it as we looked out at it from our kitchen and dining windows. It is the one the Tui loved as in this photo for our 2023 Christmas card.
A lot of power outages. Hope ours stays on. We keep intending to get a generator - must get around to it. Thunderstorms forecast as well.
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Really severe up your way, stay safe, and yes, get a generator,We have one and it can be very handy at times like this.I'm so glad we are staying home this Easter.Such a shame with the beautiful Waratah, they are truly a gorgeous colour.
ReplyDeleteHosing down heavier again at the moment. Procrastination is the trouble with generator or rather decision making as to size needed versus noise.
DeleteExtreme weather seems to be the norm all around the world. Meanwhile, we could use some proper rain; preferably over night.
ReplyDeleteWe've got bucket loads you can have for free.
DeleteHope you come through the storm OK, it is a worry how our weather is changing, I live in the same area of UK as Cro, ang yes we are desperate for rain.
ReplyDeleteHope you don't end up with a drought declared.
DeleteApparently Climate Change is not happening according to the majority!!! As previous comments mention, here we need rain and quickly.
ReplyDeleteI suppose the earth is still flat as well. :) Hope you get gentle rain soon.
DeleteI was just watching a video of the storm on the NZ Herald. It's doing a lot of damage. Hopefully not around your house
ReplyDeleteNo, nothing major here. Another couple of shrubs cut back today as they were leaning. I went for a short walk in the break between showers and a neighbour had a largish bush knocked over smashing a fence and a couple of neighbours had their fences blown down.
DeleteThe water tanks should be nice and full now!
ReplyDeleteIt is sad to lose plants in a storm....but looks after yourselves....and stay dry!!
Yes, for people on tank water it is great.
DeleteI've been keeping up to date with the cyclone information up there. Hope everyone is safe and ok
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of any people being hurt by the storm thank goodness.
DeleteHi Susan,
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog via Cro Magnon's.
Thought I'd comment and say hi; but that sounds too cheerful considering your hunkering-down from a hurricane. Hope the electricity is ok.
Luckily, the weather in england (London) is quite nice. ☺️
Welcome, I think we are safe from power cuts this time. Still a lot of people without power further north in more rural areas. Weather has improved a lot but showery today. I just had a quick look at your blog and enjoyed seeing the flowering cherry. Signs of spring are always welcome as we head to winter. Not sure where in London you are. Before I came to New Zealand I lived for a while in north London and later, on a visit we met a couple from Harrow and have always stayed with them on return trips although I have not been back since 1985.
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