Totally torrential rain

Once again the school /work run was conducted in torrential tropical rain and flash floods today. Unbelievable that there are people out there driving without lights and driving too fast.
Our basement car park is flooded again and the flood on the highway nearby is unpassable as it is above car wheel height.
I'm happy to be back home cuddling Brynn and drinking a cup of tea.
Living here has definitely changed my perspective on rain. It's amazing how much can fall in a short space of time, and how well the drainage system copes in general. It makes even the heaviest English rain look like a shower!

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Barra brith and being blessed

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Early morning toy soldiers

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Home made Harry Potter broomsticks

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