the Flooding and Roos

Overflowing stream caused road closures and flood sports fields in Geelong.

There was drought. Now there is rain. Plenty of it.

Too much of it.

I'm sure you've all at least heard about the flooding which is the current plague on this side of Australia. On the other side of Australia they are dealing with bush fire. If it's not one, it's the other.

There is a huge relief support for all the victims of the flooding and lots of stories of neighbors helping neighbors. Except that one story I was reading in the local newspaper entitled "Burglaries Begin".

I can only imagine how devastating it must be to hear reports that the waters are coming toward your town. There is nothing to do except get out of the way and know that when you come back you'll have to begin again.

Here in Geelong we weren't hit too bad. Too my knowledge there were some overflowed streams - like the one just down the road that took over the walking path and flooded out a section of the road. But the real damage is up towards the top of Victoria - the Murray's tributaries couldn't handle the days and days of rain and are letting everyone know their displeasure.

But it's Queensland that's making the international news. Things are bad. And they are predicting more bad weather up that way. It's going to be a wet summer.

To end on a lighter note:

The edge of the Serendip Sanctuary just down the road is a great place to photograph the local wildlife. All the kids in Blues and Brothers program knew I was "hunting" kangeroos to take pictures for my little cousins, as I had promised before I left. I did get my first sighting that week, but I didn't have my camera with me. I finally got some pictures when we got back:

See the joey in the pouch?

Just like white-tailed deer: They calmly stare at you with a "Yes, I see you, what do you want?" attitude.

Catching some shade.