Two weeks ago forecasts predicted a potential of 8-12 inches of rain, enough, to put our poor little babies under water! The Tuesday brought 40mL when we were only meant to receive 5, and with Thursday being the day for the downpour to being, I diligently went out on Wednesday to shift our cattle to higher ground Justin was away for the day helping a friend.
The morning had been stinking hot and I shifted two mobs, before ducking home for smoko. After 5 minutes of sipping tea, the thunder began on the horizon, but nothing really to show. In the next 15 minutes, time enough for me to trot/ canter to the bottom of the paddock, these clouds had formed.
Difficult to explain the anticipation of a big storm bearing down on you, especially when you know that if you don't reach the gate in time, the rain will turn all the cattle back on top of you and I wouldn't have stood a chance of holding them!
My poor pony had a fair bit of sweat dripping off her by the end of the day! The heat was really suffocating!
Dunno who these belong to, but they were abandoned!
It took me 40 minutes to muster the whole paddock and the cull cows really lived up to their name on this occasion which lead to a significant amount of galloping on mine and Snorts part. But I finally managed to get the last one through the gate, just as the wind started to howl and the rain swept across.
I probably would have been able to trot home and safe myself from the bulk of the rain, but thanks to Pirate following me after smoko, I had to walk home with her reluctantly following me back to the yards.
I don't look as soaked as I felt.
Dad always told me that you weren't soaked, unless the water was running down your butt crack...... Success!
Rain leaves some beautiful sunsets though.
We only ended up with 80mL of rain, far less than predicted, however, better safe than sorry. The cattle were returned to their paddock!
Photography while the boys went fishing.
Australia day long weekend, came and went. Had a great time catching up with friends, and as our tradition could not be broken, mum visited with lamingtons in hand!! Yummo! Dunno how long we have been spending Australia day together for now, but it has been a while and now I think a necessity.
Me trying to get the lighting right for the image I wanted!! He wasn't helping!
Just loving the afternoon light shows, that this heat is bringing. Although it's best to stay indoors where possible during this heat!
I got back to doing some nursing shifts this past week. Is always lovely to catch up with all the girls. Good to keep a hand it!
Selfie on route home after a transfer to Rockhampton.
I probably would have been able to trot home and safe myself from the bulk of the rain, but thanks to Pirate following me after smoko, I had to walk home with her reluctantly following me back to the yards. 
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