A Good Day To Stay Indoors

Winter arrived in Sydney, and the coast north of Sydney today. Just off Newcastle, at least 3 ships were pushed on to or close to shore, the crew was evaquated from one ship that is stranded on a reef, or sand bar, and the large waves are breaking over part of the ship, most of the other large bulk ore carriers that were waiting at anchor,waiting for their turn to take coal onboard, were able to move offshore and away from the danger of being driven ashore.
No Raffle wins tonight, I decided to stay indoors, rather than go the the Club, the prizes can wait until we get back from holidays
In the Sydney metropolitan area, we had very strong cold winds, and lots of rain.
The best place was indoors, I had to move some of the plants (in pots) into sheltered areas, we have been rather lucky, as we haven't had any damaged caused by the storms and also have not had any loss of electricity , unlike other areas that have had black-outs, mainly caused by falling trees, bringing down power lines.
Anyhow together with my wife Eileen, we will be off to Phuket in a few more days, and I think the weather there will be much warmer!
After todays rain, and there is more forecast, the plants in the garden, should be quite OK until we get back,just in time to pick some lettuce.
By the way our "homeless cat Sophira" hasn't left her bed, apart from when she wanted some
food. She maybe lazy, but she isn't stupid!
I think the excavations for our new shopping centre, will resemble a giant swimming pool after the rain thar we are getting.
Hope you are all having nice weather.
I'm not complaining, we needed the rain! It will be good for the garden.

The Gardener