On Friday the country, but especially wellington was hit by a freak storm. The weather changed rapidly, with huge black clouds approaching, gale force winds and deluge of rain. It droppes 10C within 30 minutes. I was caught in it on the way home, and missed out on my planned swim, as the outdoor pool was closed because of lightening strikes.(not my photo)
However, it did have an upside. We had had a couple of quotes to have a tree on our section lopped because it was blocking the view from the house towards the harbour. About $1000 worth of work.
But the wind did its work. It blew the top of the tree to 90 degrees and so no need in the short term to get the man around. It will delay the cost for 1-2 years, and give time to negotiate with the neighbour to go half and half!
More mystical events on the cricket field. Isaac produced a wonder game. He bowled two batsman in his three overs for about 6 runs. Botham lives!
