Tues 30 – "G’day. Just thought I’d ring and let you know that we had 12.5ml of rain last night. Nice and slow and steady. Yeah, it was beautiful. Place looks like a picture."
Phone messages like this are music to my ears these days, almost as good as hearing rain on a tin roof after a long dry.
Glynn, who is a successful rainmaker and Biodynamic dairy farmer, participated in the Sunshine Coast workshop on Oct 27 to brush up on his skills. His wife Therese left this excited message today. Well done!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
They Call Me the Rainmaker
BARBARA CARSELDINE - “They Call Me the Rainmaker”
Climate change and drought seem inevitable, yet they don’t have to be. Wouldn’t it be great if we could ensure more consistent rainfall patterns in our part of the world? The knowledge and the wisdom to do so are now available to all.
After researching rainmaking both scientifically and through indigenous cultures, I discovered, somewhat to my surprise, that I now have a track record of successful rainmaking for my vege patch on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast 51 out of 53 times over the past two years. I messed up number 3 and 4 and learnt from that.
I see rainmaking as a science which is easy to learn and one that is essential for sustainable water management. Rainmaking workshops are my way of fulfilling my obligation to teach what I have learnt. This is the indigenous way. If you are interested in a workshop in your region phone 61 7 5476 0668 or email watertools@gmail.com
On October 3, at drought stricken Goondiwindi, 12 property owners attended an Arid Land Management workshop which included the science of rainmaking and understanding creating local tipping points for more consistent rainfall patterns. The farmers represented broad acre cotton, grain, cattle, sheep and one biodynamic sheep and cattle producer. By Oct 17 at least three properties had rain, 96 points at Boomi, NSW, and 1” (or 25 ml) at Goondiwindi and a whopping 150 ml on Graham & Tricia's property some 45 minutes from town. Well done Graham & Tricia!
Forthcoming workshops
Sunshine Coast - Venue: Blue House cnr Farrell & North Streets, Yandina. Saturday October 27. Time: 11 for 11.30 sharp – 4.30. Bring a plate to share for lunch. Cost: $55 and $45 concession, or couples, 10% donated to train Permaculture teachers in the Third World. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Ph Barbara 5476 0668.
Gold Coast – Currumbin Valley – Gecko Hall, Eco Village, Saturday November 17, Shauna Kendall ph 07 5593 9733
Other events
In Brisbane on November 11 the Nunkul Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers will lead a raindance attempting to enter the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest raindance ever. www.rotary.elstar.com.au/raindance for more information.
Climate change and drought seem inevitable, yet they don’t have to be. Wouldn’t it be great if we could ensure more consistent rainfall patterns in our part of the world? The knowledge and the wisdom to do so are now available to all.
After researching rainmaking both scientifically and through indigenous cultures, I discovered, somewhat to my surprise, that I now have a track record of successful rainmaking for my vege patch on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast 51 out of 53 times over the past two years. I messed up number 3 and 4 and learnt from that.
I see rainmaking as a science which is easy to learn and one that is essential for sustainable water management. Rainmaking workshops are my way of fulfilling my obligation to teach what I have learnt. This is the indigenous way. If you are interested in a workshop in your region phone 61 7 5476 0668 or email watertools@gmail.com
On October 3, at drought stricken Goondiwindi, 12 property owners attended an Arid Land Management workshop which included the science of rainmaking and understanding creating local tipping points for more consistent rainfall patterns. The farmers represented broad acre cotton, grain, cattle, sheep and one biodynamic sheep and cattle producer. By Oct 17 at least three properties had rain, 96 points at Boomi, NSW, and 1” (or 25 ml) at Goondiwindi and a whopping 150 ml on Graham & Tricia's property some 45 minutes from town. Well done Graham & Tricia!
Forthcoming workshops
Sunshine Coast - Venue: Blue House cnr Farrell & North Streets, Yandina. Saturday October 27. Time: 11 for 11.30 sharp – 4.30. Bring a plate to share for lunch. Cost: $55 and $45 concession, or couples, 10% donated to train Permaculture teachers in the Third World. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Ph Barbara 5476 0668.
Gold Coast – Currumbin Valley – Gecko Hall, Eco Village, Saturday November 17, Shauna Kendall ph 07 5593 9733
Other events
In Brisbane on November 11 the Nunkul Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers will lead a raindance attempting to enter the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest raindance ever. www.rotary.elstar.com.au/raindance for more information.
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