It's Thursday

We are due to get a few showers back today (for a change) and this is expected to extend to rain periods over Easter. Brisbane's water supply was down to 18% a couple of years back. It is now over 51% and still rising after the recent rain. This recent heavy rain has had a bit of a toll on our new estate. Some homes experienced a 'sewage overflow' on another area last weekend. As we are a new area the thoughts are that some builders may have illegally connected storm water pipes into the sewage system therefore causing the system to overflow. The photo above left shows what some people awake to during the rain.

I caught up with a mate this morning and we rode our bikes around the estate. Here is more work going on clearing storm water drains of weeds etc. Receiving 13 inches of rain in a few days did extend the storm water system to its maximum capacity and was a good test for future reference.

The weather earlier during the ride was a little wet with a minor bit of drizzle about. It is mid morning as I type this and there is now a steady shower of rain outside.

Just as we finished the ride I noticed so 'canvas' showing through on my front tyre. It looks like I have had a bit of rubber 'sliced' from the front tyre. We have an old spare bike so it was just a matter of swapping the tyre over.

Kim has bought herself a 'new' car. The 4WD soft top Suzuki has been a great reliable car for her but is beginning to require a major overhaul. With another cold Melbourne winter about to begin Kim went looking for something with a bit more comfort. She now has a black Honda CR-V with which she seems very happy.

Hope you liked the school teaching post above this one!

(It is ot as good as the "Teddy" story from March 16th but it is still OK.)