Wednesday, March 4, 2009

It's Raining!

What a fantastic day it was yesterday! It rained & rained most of day & by the time I went to bed last night we'd had 48mm. - hooray! I woke a couple of times to heavy rain showers thundering down on the roof, it was a wonderful sound. This morning all the birds in the garden are almost deafening us with their happy noises & the plants & trees looked so refreshed. Just as it was starting to rain yesterday, MOTH pulled me over to our Living Room window & silently pointed outside. A shallow puddle had formed on one of our garden paths & a little Willie Wagtail was splashing around in the water, washing all the hot dry Summer's dust from it's feathers! Life is good again.

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17 comments:

  1. RachaelMarch 4, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    I always sleep so soundly when it rains, like a constant hum on the roof.
    gorgeous picture!

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  2. The House That A-M BuiltMarch 4, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Yay! A-M xx

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  3. Brabourne FarmMarch 4, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Isn't the sound of rain on the roof the most wonderful and luxurious sound in the world, especially in these dry times we live in. Enjoy!

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  4. Fifi FlowersMarch 4, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Nothing like a nice rain to refresh everything! We should be getting some rain this week... but for today it is a glorious sunshiny day for my baby's birthday!
    LOVE that photo!

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  5. mondocherryMarch 4, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Hooray! Hope you get even more. Bet all the Firefighters are jumping for joy.
    Clare x

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  6. HeidiMarch 4, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Should I stop doing my rain dance or keep going? I posted a response on my post for you. Heidi

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  7. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    How wonderful for the Willie Wagtail to have a little bath.

    Trying to get kitchen story together between meetings and work!!!!

    Yes, we are still friends, Millie,

    xxx hugs Coty

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  8. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Nothing beats the sound of rain on your roof (especially if it's a tin roof). We haven't had as much rain here in Melbourne, but we have had some, and it's been a blessing.

    Also, just wanted to thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog post about my dog - such sage advice. Lee x

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  9. Draffin BearsMarch 4, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Hi Millie,

    It has to be the loviest sound hearing the raindrops on the roof at night and you are tucked up in bed.

    I love the photo of the raindrops on the pretty flower.
    Beautiful photography.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  10. vicki archerMarch 4, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    The rain must be such a huge relief after those soaring summer temperatures. Enjoy the puddles dear Millie, xv.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    It's been wonderful hasn't it? I've got a tin roof, so it was lovely to hear, and so wonderful for our long suffering gardens.

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  12. paper aeroplaneMarch 4, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    “Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain” - Oh how poetic! ;) Shan xo

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  13. TanyaMarch 4, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Oh I miss the rain! It's so soothing and I love how the birds sing afterwards, as you described.

    So glad you got your rain Millie!

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  14. BleudelavandeMarch 5, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Hi,I'm so happy for the rain, so the fire will stop now, WONDERFULL!!! Kiss Mate

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  15. Chubby ChiequeMarch 5, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    Cool it's raining. Just hope not much. Just hope Victoria get some drops more than Qld should. SOmetimes, it's unfair, huh!

    Passing by to let you know am thinking of you, as always.

    hugs for a wonderful Thursday!

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  16. DebraMarch 5, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    I'm so happy that you're getting that much needed rain- I hope it gently rains, soaking in for as long as you need it!
    Love that photo- Agapanthus isn't it? I have those in pots- truely gorgeous!

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  17. VieraMarch 5, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    I am so glad .What a relief . Hope you will get much more.
    XXX
    V

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Without a quickening of the heart.
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