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I love the river with a bit of dark cloud, the threat of rain and a hint of menace. It always makes for an interesting image. The thing that I miss most about my home town of Burnie is the regular appearance of torrential rain and intense storms with plenty of thunder and lightning.

We just don't get enough thunder and lightning here in Hobart, and I demand that somebody do something about it!
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Anonymous said…
Your not alone in missing rainfall.
20 May 2009 at 08:33
Kris McCracken said…
PasadenaA.com, I'm terribly selfish though, because we get plenty of rain here, just not THUNDEROUS PELTING DOWNPOURS.

I'm very hard to please and it shames me no end.
20 May 2009 at 08:41
yamini said…
Me too, me too!!
I used to love the times when we kids were asked to huddle inside the safety of our homes because outside, the winds were blowing at full speed, creating their own brand of accoustics. Besides, dark clouds are the best site to behold.

The picture is beautiful and reminds me of a lot about the past.
Thank You!!!
20 May 2009 at 17:42
Candie said…
Yes I love that too!
20 May 2009 at 19:13
Unknown said…
I like this picture very much
21 May 2009 at 03:01
Kris McCracken said…
Yamini, I often like to think of rain.
21 May 2009 at 13:36
Kris McCracken said…
Candie, then I am not alone!
21 May 2009 at 13:37
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