It’s still raining and it has been a bit on the windy side: there were 100km/hour winds overnight and you could hear that it was a bit blowy outside. There are some trees down in Labrador and over the Gold Coast generally and this morning, to be on the safe side, Steve from out the front suggested pulling the shade sail over the driveway down because it was sagging badly (almost resting on the cars). It was a good idea, especially since it already appeared to be storm-damaged. Better to take it down rather than have the baton secured to the roof torn out. On the other hand, that could flood the garage and M Kaz would have to toss EVERYTHING out rather than angsting (which she does) about what to keep.
I am doing my best to set a good example and just chilling. It’s not easy with M Kaz fussing and her having the television on with ‘Cyclone Alfred’ coverage and updates.
Did I mention M Kaz did get around to filling the bathtub with water – but when she checked on it the next morning, it had all drained away. Hmmm. She went out and got another plug (since none of six plugs in the house prevented the drainage) and after she did the usual test – a couple of inches of water in the tub and see if it stays there – the bath was empty again. She decided to go another way and has put a couple of 42L plastic tubs in the bathtub and filled them. That’s working!
The mystery of the two police cars blocking off Calvary Court (just past our corner) has been solved. A ‘wanted’ person was sighted there but fled the scene. The police caught up with him in a nearby suburb and … he didn’t make it. ‘Lead poisoning’ is a euphemism.
I’m not sure what’s happening with all my little friends during the rain. I haven’t seen any of them – except for one tiny gecko in the kitchen yesterday. Hopefully everyone will be okay. I’ve told them they can all come in and stay with me – I know those Mummies won’t mind.
Nigella ... 