Back in the back yard

We are in the grip of a drought, but the springtime is lovely
Today we went over to Olinda again for another picnic.
What a beautiful back yard we have.
Even the natives were friendly.
Here are the Australian Kookaburras, the jokers of the bush.
Only the best of our lunch was good enough, they didn't go for the potato crisps!



It's a bit of a worry to realize that this backyard could be ablaze this summer.
Way back in the 1940s, about a hundred and ten years ago, I grew up on a mallee farm. 10 inches of rain a year would have been wonderful, but we got practically none for a while and there were dust storms so black one could get lost in them.
My Dad used to pay good money for Inigo Jones's long range weather forecasts. I remember him telling me that at the turn of the century Inigo said there would be a 10 year drought. It looks like he was not far off the mark.
I would like to think that this is what is happening and that global warming is a product of the "alone in the universe mind", but who knows?
Any way, I am going to enjoy the bush while I may.


I have included here some of the words of Jesus, telling his disciples what to expect in the "last days" just in case this global warming thing is a reality:-
Luke's Gospel chapter 21.
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. 21 Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto. 22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. 23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. 24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. 25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. 27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Distress of nations,comlexityy, the sea and the waves roaring,Israel.
Doesn't look so far fetched now does it?
Now North Korea have the bomb.
I,m just so grateful that I am a believer.
Visit my back yard, it will blow away the cobwebs.