We love rain as it = money $
Kevin will often come out with a statement like, "I saw 3 black cockatoos today, that means it will rain in 3 days".
As a result we are writing them all down and our goal is to have a book 101 signs of rain. Have you got any to add to the list?
As a result we are writing them all down and our goal is to have a book 101 signs of rain. Have you got any to add to the list?
- Cattle heading for higher country
- Your hair goes curly
- There are more heifer (female) calves than bull (male) calves born
- A sign that a storm is brewing is when there is crackle on the radio
- Little black ants start coming into the house
- The cattle are lying down
- If you see 5 black cockatoos it will rain in 5 days
- The flies are sticky
- The storm bird starts to call
- There is green algae/slime on the dam
- The wind has to be in the right direction for it to rain
- You see black storm clouds on the horizon
- The Gidgi tree has a stronger scent than usual
- The snakes move faster then usual
- The ants are climbing
- Your old broken bones ache
- The green tree frogs start to croak
- The cattle eat more
- There is a series of hot humid days
- The natives are restless!
- The sunrise is red
- There are flying ants at night
- You see more snakes than usual
- Mel hangs her washing out
- Horse, cattle and children run about madly just before it rains
- A sign that a good season with rain is coming is when every female kangaroo has a large joey in her pouch
- A hazy foggy day brings rain
- Vanessa washes her car
- The windows are left open
- You see lots of whirly winds
- The echidna’s are active and you see more than usual
- You see platypus
- Wood peckers are all carrying their cut lunch (thanks Alwyn)
- The cactus flowers
- There are flowers on orange jasmine
- The Rocks are wet!
- Brolgas fly higher than usual and they call and you can hear the call that echo’s off the clouds
- The asparagus fern shoots before it rains
- The ants take their eggs above ground
- The tree called the mock orange has a lovely aroma
- The birds are flying low (that's what the Swiss say)
- Noah starts building boats and gathering animals
- Dogs hide
- Cats curl up and go to sleep
- The air is still
- The birds go quiet
- You see a Rainbow (oops! that's after!)
- People with arthritis have trouble with their joints
- Wooden doors won't shut
- The termites build their nests
- You forget your umbrella
- You cut hay ready for bailing, it's sure to rain!
- You see lightning
- You hear thunder
- The moon is in the right cycle
- There is a ring around the moon
- The salt in the shaker goes lumpy
- The sugar sticks together
- There are crabs strolling through the kitchen (thanks mel Bennett)
- The weather man says it's going to be fine!
- Rainbow in the morning - Shepherds warning
- Brigalow leaves are more silvery
- .....
- .....
Very proud boy who learned to spin a rope - great effort
Poems
Life on Myella
by Gabby from Holland
A month ago I came to your farm,
Didn't know what to expect, but the welcome was warm!
My plan was to stay for a day or three,
But soon I found out it wasn't enough for me.
After I traveled along the east coast mania,
I wanted to see something of the real Australia.
I wanted to feel and see his enormous space,
And Myella seemed to be just the righ place.
So much beautiful acres of land it was easy,
When I was riding on a horse, to feel completely free.
If you can ride or not it didn't matter,
As long as you were able to get the cattle together.
With the help of Louise and Norman of course,
They are real experienced cowboys on a horse.
After the heat, if you wanted to get cool,
You could swim or just relax in the pool.
Rodeo riding, throwing a lasso or milking a cow,
If you wanted to do this, Lyn could show you how.
With much patience Ken learned me the trick,
Of cracking a whip, which gave me a kick.
There was always a lot of fantastic food.
Along with more skills Olive cooks good.
Peter likes to tell you about the stars in space,
Or recital a poem at the fireplace.
But there came a time to say goodbye,
I had to go, I had to fly.
I enjoyed every moment, wished I could stay,
There's just one last thing I want to say:
Thank you so much for the wonderful time!!
Words can't express what this did to me,
I really felt part of your family.
by Gabby from Holland
A month ago I came to your farm,
Didn't know what to expect, but the welcome was warm!
My plan was to stay for a day or three,
But soon I found out it wasn't enough for me.
After I traveled along the east coast mania,
I wanted to see something of the real Australia.
I wanted to feel and see his enormous space,
And Myella seemed to be just the righ place.
So much beautiful acres of land it was easy,
When I was riding on a horse, to feel completely free.
If you can ride or not it didn't matter,
As long as you were able to get the cattle together.
With the help of Louise and Norman of course,
They are real experienced cowboys on a horse.
After the heat, if you wanted to get cool,
You could swim or just relax in the pool.
Rodeo riding, throwing a lasso or milking a cow,
If you wanted to do this, Lyn could show you how.
With much patience Ken learned me the trick,
Of cracking a whip, which gave me a kick.
There was always a lot of fantastic food.
Along with more skills Olive cooks good.
Peter likes to tell you about the stars in space,
Or recital a poem at the fireplace.
But there came a time to say goodbye,
I had to go, I had to fly.
I enjoyed every moment, wished I could stay,
There's just one last thing I want to say:
Thank you so much for the wonderful time!!
Words can't express what this did to me,
I really felt part of your family.