How To Have A Lakefront Property

Even though there doesn’t seem to have been much rain today the water has been steadily rising.
Nobody seems to have been moving about much here – it’s been very quiet.

That about sums up our day 🙂
Both bridges down the road went over today, so we’re a bit cut off – although there’s apparently a back way out, but not sure where or if it’s safe.
This is what our view was this morning.

You can see the river at the back, and the water making its way from the side. Normally we can’t see the river at all.

This is one of the last photos I took before it got dark.

It’s a bit harder to see, but there’s water coming up beside the fence where the pool is as well.
So – welcome to our lakeside property!
We won’t be going swimming.

Published in: on March 10, 2025 at 10:58 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Low Or High?

So Alfred has crossed the coast, and was downgraded to a tropical low.
And now seems to be picking up speed again.
I think.
I’m seeing reports of strong winds on the northside, and floods predicted across this part of the state.
We’ve been pretty much at home, waiting…did the work yesterday, and waiting now to see what happens. We did prepare for winds, but the water rising was always the more likely outcome here.
So – we’ll see what happens.
We’ve prayed, and prepared.
Keeping an ear out for what’s happening in the neighbourhood…

I do think it was funny that my favourite group put out this song today –

Well, we’ll have the rain. And sun.
Sometime.

Published in: on March 8, 2025 at 10:59 pm  Leave a Comment  
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A Dance And A Shuffle

Still waiting for Alfred.
It seems to have been dancing along the coast, with a bit of a shuffle here and there…
It’s been a bit weird here – lots of sun, but everything seems to be holding its breath.
We sorted out downstairs today. Put things up off the floor, or brought them upstairs. I rearranged the art room a bit more, and put the heavy curtains back up. We’ve filled the bath and various water containers.
The wind has been blowing doors closed, so I thought I’d hold the inner front door open with a doorstop. Forgot how far it was off the floor…

😆

Also decided to bring my plushy things into the lounge, where they watch me read.

And we brought in some statues from the garden – they were there when we moved in, so we don’t tend to remember they’re there. The only one still out is a big wombat, which could be a formidable missile. It seems to be stuck to the rock it’s on, though, and that is planted in the ground.

I thought we’d done most of the preparation in the last couple of days!
I woke up with what felt like a cold, complete with slight temperature. I’m pretty much OK now, but the day felt a bit strange – like a minor fever dream…it was interesting 🙂
Too busy to get this kind of treatment!

😆

So now – we wait.
(again…)

And read lots of books.
❤

Published in: on March 7, 2025 at 10:31 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Waiting For Alfred

Been a bit windy today.
We’ve battened down some hatches, and assessed the pantry contents.
Got some bottled water (but left what we could for others – the shelves were a bit empty).
We have tidied up the yard, and looked at what we would need to do for different scenarios. Went down to Bunnings to look for something to plug up the windows – hopefully we can stop any upstairs floods before they start! Empty plastic boxes in the back sun room for the leaks.
I’ve put the knick-knacky things in the art room into boxes so I can get them shifted quickly if necessary…we’re not panicking, but I am aware that the side and front of the art room are basically glass from floor to ceiling.
So. Here we are. Pretty much as ready for a random cyclone as we can be!

We were still able to go out for a coffee this morning – much enjoyed…

I forgot to take a photo before we started…

😀

Since we’re looking at a fair bit of rain soonish, here’s a sunflower.

If you look closely at the upper petals, you can see that a kind insect has made a little heart for you.
❤

Would you rather while away the hours (well…minutes) watching talent show auditions?
Here are some that showcase the amazing things people can do.

Warning – contains extreme sword swallowing (third segment).

If you prefer seeing what people are capable of creating if they let their imaginations roam…

Enjoy.
Stay safe.
And remember –
if the power goes out, that’s just a sign that you should be reading a book!
🙂

Published in: on March 5, 2025 at 11:41 pm  Leave a Comment  
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