Rain

Heard today that we've had all May's rainfall by now, and it's still raining. This thirsty country needs it, not sure about Sydney though. One can only hope the rain is falling in all the right places.

About 9 15 am yesterday I heard helicopters circling for about 20 minutes, a pretty unusual occurrence round here. I found out later there had been a shooting in Campsie right in the middle of the main street. Turned out they were gas guns police were firing at a stolen car apparently bent on a robbery. It made its escape down the sidewalk. As far as I know they're still looking for the suspects. No one was hurt. I couldn't help thinking if I lived in certain sections of LA and such places I would be used to the noise. I don't know how those people stand it. No wonder they get het up.

I don't know about where you are but World Cup fever is brewing here. The Australian team, the Socceroos played a friendly against NZ, now there's a misnomer that ever was. Nothing is ever friendly against our rivals across the ditch. We won but only at the last minute, and it was not pretty. Their first game is against the powerhouse Germany. They'll have to play better than they did last night to beat them.

Must get ready for my 'Better Than Chocolate' talk this morning. Fortunately it's not far away. Hopefully I'll sell some books.

My cactus is bursting in bud. I'll be seeing flowers any day soon. It always reminds me of Alan, an ex neighbour, who gave it to me. He died in May a few years ago. RIP