We've Had It Worse Than This.

Australian newspapers are full of the news regarding Queensland's floods. Huge areas of the inland and north of us have been effected with many homes being inundated with floodwaters. However I am pleased to say none of this has really had any flood type impact on us.

During previous heavy rainfall days we have seen the pool overflow out onto the pavers and the surrounding areas of our backyard. Nothing like this has happened to us with the recent wet weather. The pool has got pretty full sometimes but there is always a lull which allows it to drain back to its 'correct level'. This morning there are 56mls in the rain gauge, we received about 25mls or so yesterday and much of the remainder fell between 4 and 5 this morning.

During one heavy downpour a year or so ago our small street was flooded. There has been nothing like that recently.

However more rain is expected to hit the Sunshine Coast this afternoon with heavy rain expected overnight.

Right now the pool is 'draining' through the overflow pipe and I have again dropped a hose into it to siphon more water out. It is quite windy today so some leaves etc are being blown into the pool. As the water level completely covers the skimmer box none of the floating debris is being skimmed away. Once the water level has been lowered and skimmer box is back working again I will remove the hose.

Read the post below for another feather in our caps regarding repairs to household items. All is working perfectly!