pentecost tornedoes earthquakes and cyclones

We are feeling subdued due to latest news from China regarding the devastation of the southwest from the massive earthquake today. With that and the troubles in Burma and America with naural disasters we count ourselves lucky to have such a relatively stable climate. Another hot day and more swimming after a hard day pruning and clearing out borders. It was yet another bank holiday here due to it being Pentecost so that completes the May holidays of which there are many. The clouds have gathered and we hope for some rain and thunder is rumbling in the distance - the garden is very dry and in need of some good watering.