Something extraordinary happened this week. It rained.
I reckon we've been in the region for about ten weeks and this was the first time we'd felt rain on our skin. It was lovely.
The heavens opened in a big way. It was like being at home. Everyone here is chuffed to bits and hopes there's plenty more on the way.
There is some forecast for the week ahead but it's back to hot and sunny today. Which, as we're going to a barbie later on today, is nice. Although we went to Hed's 40th birthday bash, I would consider this one today as our first 'proper' Aussie barbeque.
Having said that our hosts, Paul and Helen, are British expats, hailing from Liverpool and Wales respectively. They've been out here for fifteen years though.
Talking of home, it was great to watch some British telly after getting Austar fitted last Saturday. We had planned to go to the races after the bloke had finished installing it but we all got caught up watching old episodes of Footballers Wives, Coronation Street and Eastenders on UKTV and we spent the afternoon in front of the box. They're a bit behind the UK with the soaps but it was nice to see Annie Walker and Angie Watts back at the helm in their respective boozers!
Only joking, we're not that far behind, but Charlie Stubbs is still lording it up around the 'Street'. Enjoy it while it lasts Charlie boy!
The highlight of the weekends viewing though was definitely the Merseyside Derby. Even though the nine men of Everton were pipped by the twelve of Liverpool, it was still great to watch. Robyn was as excited as me and sat in front of the telly decked out in all her Everton regalia.
Watching the boys this far away from home was like bumping into an old mate.
And, just like feeling rain on our skin once again, it was lovely.
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