finally the sun returns, thankfully i can get through my laundry, sort out the chores that i have been unable to do, it only takes a few hours but wow, it feels good. 
there's been some minor damage from the downpour, gutters need cleaning, mud needs moving from the driveway, some electrics need fixing, the pond is ravaged. i do most of it but the electrics calls for an expert. 
$200 down at least my oven works and apparently some dodgy dangerous wiring has been sorted. 
'jesus i can't believe you have been using this for four years and survived?' 
'guardian angel,' i tell the sparky.