Rain rain rain

I haven't posted much lately becuase the rain has pretty much kept us out of the field. It has rained for two days straight. Yesterday we took a drive through the Karri forest to Nannup, but the little shop I wanted to visit was closed. It was nice to get out and see the countryside, though. We drove past the cherry orchards, the local vinyards and wineries, and the hay fields. The road from Nannup to Bridgetown follows the Blackwood river and some of the views are spectacular.

We went to Frying Pan Swamp this afternoon to check on the australis, and the water level was up at least an inch. It looks like it will be at least a few days until we can work with the plants there. That's good because we are taking a long weekend to go to Perth and pick Steve up at the airport. We are going to stay in Fremantle on Friday and Saturday nights and see the local sites. I'll be sure to put up some pictures of the trip!

I was listening to the radio yesterday and the station we get out here is holding a contest. The participants have to prank call a number to try to win entry to get some concert tickets, but the number they have to call is an American number! There is an entire afternoon radio show dedicated to asking Americans questions on the street (think Jay Leno) and making them sound stupid. I don't understand it! Americans are like Australians, some are smart, some are dumb, some are up on current affairs, some aren't. Why is it more fun to make fun of Americans? I told Annie that if I was secretary of state I would address this issue!! :)