December has been the wettest here since records began, but finally there was some let up in the weather, albeit only a pause.
It was sufficient to grab my camera and head to the Lee Fields where the River Lee approaches Cork City. The river was a thick chocolate brown, reflecting the sediment that has been washed off the land and into the turbulent waters. Once more the Lee had failed to stay within the confines of its banks, but at least here there was little sign of any major damage to properties.
If only the same could be said of other areas of Cork, such as Midleton and Bandon. Further north there are many with hands to the pump as the mighty River Shannon invades places where it is not welcome.
Then there’s the UK with bridges being swept away in Cumbria, while in South America I read that an estimated 160,000 have had to flee their homes.
Puts into perspective our own little gripes I guess.
Beautiful images MM. Fingers crossed not roomy have damage. We are in summer and it has rained more than I remember .. But that’s good! The garden is loving it
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Got to get over to your little patch of paradise julie and see everything shooting up….🌿🌱
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Vacant Seat and Reflective Trees… verra cool! I hope the waters remain benign.
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Thank you so much Elen and have a great weekend, MM🍀
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I have missed your lovely pictures, John! All that water makes for beautiful pictures yet hopefully did not cause too much damage!
Happy New Year to you and yours!
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Happy New Year to you and your family Dale, 4 legged varieties included 👍🏼🐺😘 we are fine where we are, just a bit muddy 🐾💦 have a great weekend x
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Thank you!! xoxo
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Nature is a terrifying opponent!!
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And a beautiful one too!
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Yes very true!
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simply., WOW!
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You’re too kind Mary, thanks for stopping by. MM 🍀
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pleasure is all mine 🙂 I like the nick name, btw 😉
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