Just in case you've been under a rock, or if you live on the other side of the planet - we've had a massive dust storm come over the Eastern Sea board over the last few days - and it would appear that most of the population has been affected in some way.
I was enjoying a quiet Wednesday with both boys home (school holidays,) when I spoke to a friend from Jimboomba, and they mentioned that they are also experiencing the orange dust glow that was in Sydney. Not long after I got off the phone, I thought it be a good idea to take the washing off the line and close up the doors. Lucky I did, soon enough we were in the middle of a dust storm, the likes of have never been seen here in my lifetime.
It lasted for most of the day - and the feeling of dust in every nook and cranny was horrible. We were sheltered from the severity because we were indoors, but the taste in my mouth still lingers, our breathing was definately affected, and the smell will hang around for a little while to come. It will be an interesting few weeks after the storm, just to see how we will all be affected. Thomas & Mark with their Asthma, and me with my hayfever.
It was a freaky event - and was absolutely amazing, but it definately shows us just how small and insignificant we are when Mother Nature wants to show you just how in control she is!!
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