I guess that I have to admit to being a pagan of some sort. ([Middle English, from Late Latin paganus, from Latin, country-dweller, civilian, from pagus, country, rural district. See pag- in Indo-European Roots.])When growing up on the farm, had no idea what -or to who - my step-father prayed for, or about. He was one of those laconic Aussies who said little, and just 'got on with the job'.
Whenever the first drops of rain fell; he just looked up, winked, and said "Send 'er down, Huey."
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Rain .... rain ..... oh, yessss ...
It's in the 40s here at the momemt ... would I love to see and hear rain ... lots of it!
Ron, who knows, At the moment South Aust breathes a sigh of relief
Melbourne breathes again too.
Where I live the minute the wind comes from the south I can smell the sea. Lovely, lovely perfume.
I don't mind visiting the bush but I can't live without the sight and smell of the sea.
Uh huh, JT, but somehow methinks you missed the tension of the moment. However,now that it has passed .you are welcome t join in.
"SEND 'ER DOWN, HUEY!"
A great prayer for all occasions. Thank you, Davo!
rain and the 'petrichor' makes life seem just right ... yeah, send her down huey ...
There can, of course, be too much of it. South Australia just happens to be the driest state in the driest continent.
Rain, where I live, just happens to be a blessing.
I too come from a household where "Send 'er down Huey" was the catch cry when it rained.
Where does the term "Send 'er down, Huey" come from?
Hi MrB. The expression has been around in Australia for quite a while, and the origin is uncertain. However
This bloke has been looking into it.
You're right Davo, with all the words I lost what I meant.
Smelling the sea means rain from the South.
Smelling wet earth means rain from the west.
Blame my lack of thread on the heat.
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