No matter what we plan, no matter how much knowledge we have, we are always at the mercy of the random forces of the natural world.
It is slightly surreal watching these images sitting on the other side of the country, surrounded by stark, dry as dust countryside.
My heart goes out to everyone affected by these floods. Tomorrow I will go into our local Westpac Bank and make a donation to their flood appeal. For the very simple reason that, much like the rest of Australia, I want to do something to help. And that's all I can think of to do.
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It is surreal, isn't it? Can't fathom it when the weather here in Adelaide is so mellow and mild. I've been thinking about the floods all day. It's just so sad.
Great post - I so agree. My thoughts are with them. You are right though that is all we can do at the moment and I will be doing the same thing via my Westpac branch tomorrow. x
Well said and yes such an awful thing to happen xx
It is just absolutely horrible. Like so many people I keep thinking about it... I have also been very impressed by how unflappable Anna Bligh has been. She must be exhausted.
Hi a new reader via Bush Belles. This horrible couple of days makes me re-evaluate all that I love. I am just so sad for our Queensland cousins. On a lighter note, I love your blog.
I am a West Aussie too. Yes, I am the biggest beach snob ever. I grew up on the beaches of Esperance, Albany & Denmark(where we still have an acre block) but currently reside rather reluctantly in the big smoke.
Niki
Thanks so much Niki for taking the time to comment. The beaches you are referring to are the same ones I think are the best in the world!
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