Rain Rain Go Away

This year we have had more rain  than in the 7 years we have lived here. When we arrived it is in a time of drought and there has only ever been a small amount of water in the dam.  At one stage it was bone dry.

We have had 14inches so far for December, and everything is sodden.  The air inside is damp, so I can see a lot of mould and mildew coming as soon as the rain stops and the air becomes hot and steamy.  But by then it wont be my problem.

Our dam used to look like this. Notice how deep it is

Outside the back door.

During the deluge yesterday the drains could not keep up with the torrential rain and round the house was a lake. The drains just could not cope

After the rain stopped the drain was still running down to the dam

This fellow had taken refuge inside a red bucket

this was the paddock next door after the worst of the deluge the water was running like rivers down the hill to their dam.

 When the rain stopped we went for a walk, and found the  dam now  looked like this.  It was full! 
Even the overflow channel to the dam had water backed up almost to the driveway.

Himself has been saying for years he would never see the dam full in his lifetime... but it has come to pass.

Have heard from friends that the entrance to town is flooded too and the road is cut.  There is water everywhere. Dont think we will be getting our landline fixed any time soon.  It has been out since Christmas day, and they say the problem is in the exchange. Telstra are diverting incoming calls to the mobile, with the calls  costing  the same as to a landline.....so they say.

So enough is enough go away rain, although I think that might be wishful thinking for a couple more days.

Meanwhile back to the tv and the old black and white movies!! (my sewing is all packed and ready to go)