I've been meaning to ask you about the tsunami/cyclone. Evidently it didn't affect you. The flooding there is TERRIBLE! Texas is a big state and news reports say that an area larger than Texas has been affected by the flooding. Such a tragedy! Then the cyclone hit... Enough already!
The good thing about our snow is that it doesn't come often (generally once every 5-7 years). And it generally stays on the ground only a day or two.
And no...your trade does not sound like a fair swap! How about I visit you in your winter? And you visit me in mine. We'll try to arrange your trip here to coincide with some snow. Hmmm...I guess in about five years...ya think? :D
Oz has taken more than it's share of bad hits in the past few months with the majority of it being in the north east. Queensland is our second biggest state landwise, but largest in population, ironically due to its weather - normally beautiful one day, perfect the next! The receding flood waters have now revealed the devestation to property and infrastructure and it continues its path south. I have a sister in Rockhampton, one of the worst his flood wise and they escaped any damage. So we now have our neighbouring state of Victoria in flood. The only positive is that we could follow the water and know well in advance of where and when it would hit communities allowing for a lot of preparation to diminish damage. Then on top of it all cyclone Yasi came along with a double whammy. I have another sister in Cairns who rode the cyclone out, no damage at all, again preparation was the key. Apart from many houses destroyed, either totally or partially, the huge agriculture industries have been razed to the ground. They include fruit and vegetable and huge sugar and banana plantations. All Aussies will feel the effect one way or another financially for a while to come. For us down south, we have escaped it all and feel very fortunate - we've always said that we live in God's own land :) Our climate is mild, we have four distinct seasons and are rarely in drought. Very blessed. I think we will definitely stay way down south right where we are!
We are in the early stages of planning a trip to North America, possibly July 2012 to visit our family in Seattle and friends in Canada, possibly as far east as Nova Scotia, maybe fly in to Texas on the way home? You would be welcome here any time :)
And orange pick ups.
That was a BIG effort!
Together.
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They look as if they play so well together!
I've been meaning to ask you about the tsunami/cyclone. Evidently it didn't affect you. The flooding there is TERRIBLE! Texas is a big state and news reports say that an area larger than Texas has been affected by the flooding. Such a tragedy! Then the cyclone hit... Enough already!
The good thing about our snow is that it doesn't come often (generally once every 5-7 years). And it generally stays on the ground only a day or two.
And no...your trade does not sound like a fair swap! How about I visit you in your winter? And you visit me in mine. We'll try to arrange your trip here to coincide with some snow. Hmmm...I guess in about five years...ya think? :D
Oz has taken more than it's share of bad hits in the past few months with the majority of it being in the north east. Queensland is our second biggest state landwise, but largest in population, ironically due to its weather - normally beautiful one day, perfect the next! The receding flood waters have now revealed the devestation to property and infrastructure and it continues its path south. I have a sister in Rockhampton, one of the worst his flood wise and they escaped any damage. So we now have our neighbouring state of Victoria in flood. The only positive is that we could follow the water and know well in advance of where and when it would hit communities allowing for a lot of preparation to diminish damage. Then on top of it all cyclone Yasi came along with a double whammy. I have another sister in Cairns who rode the cyclone out, no damage at all, again preparation was the key. Apart from many houses destroyed, either totally or partially, the huge agriculture industries have been razed to the ground. They include fruit and vegetable and huge sugar and banana plantations. All Aussies will feel the effect one way or another financially for a while to come. For us down south, we have escaped it all and feel very fortunate - we've always said that we live in God's own land :) Our climate is mild, we have four distinct seasons and are rarely in drought. Very blessed. I think we will definitely stay way down south right where we are!
We are in the early stages of planning a trip to North America, possibly July 2012 to visit our family in Seattle and friends in Canada, possibly as far east as Nova Scotia, maybe fly in to Texas on the way home? You would be welcome here any time :)
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