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?                                          

1. Cattle heading for higher country
2. Your hair goes curly
3. There are more heifer (female) calves than bull (male) calves born
4. A sign that a storm is brewing is when there is crackle on the radio
5. Little black ants start coming into the house
6. The cattle are lying down
7. If you see 5 black cockatoos it will rain in 5 days
8. The flies are sticky
9. The storm bird starts to call
10. There is green algae/slime on the dam
11. The wind has to be in the right direction for it to rain
12. You see black storm clouds on the horizon
13. The Gidgi tree has a stronger scent than usual
14. The snakes move faster then usual
15. The ants are climbing   
16. Your old broken bones ache
17. The green tree frogs start to croak
18. The cattle eat more
19. There is a series of hot humid days
20. The natives are restless!
21. The sunrise is red
22. There are flying ants at night
23. You see more snakes than usual
24. Mel hangs her washing out
25. Horse, cattle and children run about madly just before it rains
26. A sign that a good season with rain is coming is when every female kangaroo has a large joey in her pouch
27. A hazy foggy day brings rain
28. Vanessa washes her car
29. The windows are left open
30. You see lots of whirly winds
31. The echidna’s are active and you see more than usual
32. You see platypus
33. Wood peckers are all carrying their cut lunch (thanks Alwyn) 
34. The cactus flowers
35. There are flowers on orange jasmine
36. The Rocks are wet!
37. Brolgas fly higher than usual and they call and you can hear the call that echo’s off the clouds
38. The asparagus fern shoots before it rains
39. The ants take their eggs above ground
40. The tree called the mock orange has a lovely aroma
41. The birds are flying low (that's what the Swiss say)
42. Noah starts building boats and gathering animals
43. Dogs hide
44. Cats curl up and go to sleep
45. The air is still
46. The birds go quiet
47. You see a Rainbow (oops! that's after!)
48. People with arthritis have trouble with their joints
49. Wooden doors won't shut
50. The termites build their nests
51. You forget your umbrella
52. You cut hay ready for bailing, it's sure to rain!
53. You see lightning
54. You hear thunder
55. The moon is in the right cycle
56. There is a ring around the moon
57. The salt in the shaker goes lumpy
58. The sugar sticks together  
59. There are crabs strolling through the kitchen (thanks mel Bennett)
60. The weather man says it's going to be fine!
61. Rainbow in the morning - Shepherds warning
62. Brigalow leaves are more silvery  
    
63. .....
    
64. .....                                          
    

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.