The days are getting longer and hotter - the water has stopped flowing into the dam and the water levels have dropped about a foot already within the last few days. Hopefully rain will come and cool us all off and also put some water into the waterways again.

Last night we had some rain which was enjoyable - but obviously we need a lot more. The watering runs will have to be more frequent until the rain clouds visit us again.

Today the rest of the blinds arrived for the west side of the house so it should be cooler from now on for us - a little bit at least - the hot summer afternoons have turned our house into a sauna.

Welcome the day when we get to see all of our trees grown and giving lots of shade.