Hope it isn't too early in the morning. We used to hear roosters crowing so early in the morning when we lived in a village in Cyprus for a few months.
@onewing We do sometimes hear our nearest neighbor's rooster at 3 a.m., especially if summertime and our bedroom window is open. I guess we are accustomed to it, because it doesn't bother us. We are only 1 block from the highway and the train track is just across the highway. So, those noises are much more apt to awaken us than a sweet little rooster's cock-a-doodle-do. LOL
@bjywamer It is amazing what sounds you get used to isn't it. During our RAF days we lived on military camps and were used to aircraft noise at all hours of the day. It wasn't until at one camp the aircraft left while they resurfaced the runway and then we discovered how quiet it was during that time. ha ha.
@onewing Interesting to hear some of your story, Babs. Yes, when customary noises are suddenly absent the silence can seem deafening! We worked at a remote hunting lodge in Alaska for a couple of years. Very loud generators supplied our power. One time they went down in the night and the sudden quiet probably awakened us. How long have you lived in Aussie land? RAF is Royal Air Force...right?
@bjywamer Yes RAF is Royal Air Force. We have been in Australia nearly 35 years, David left the RAF when we went back to the UK from 3 years in Cyprus and joined the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force). Long retired now though. Initially we were in Melbourne and then posted to New South Wales. Our last posting was at RAAF Williamtown which is about 30 km from where we live now and we stayed here. Not a bad place to retire to.
@onewing An early Good morning to you over there in Aussie land, Babs. I enjoyed reading a bit more of your back story. Although I always loved geography in elementary school, my knowledge of locations in Australia is foggy. So, I went online to pinpoint where you are. 😁 Now I know that you are just outside of Melbourne in the southeast of the continent. We have a foster son who lives in Perth in the West. Sadly, have lost touch with him in the last several years. He met his wife there when in the US Navy a long time ago. Thanks again for sharing some your story with me. And, oh... I did also learn that you are 16 hours ahead of me. So, a happy Monday to you! 😊
I've gotten used to the crowing of someone who has chickens and roosters just beyond our house- but it bothers Jeff and this one (or several of them) crows 24-7/365! Good shot!
@bjywamer I think you misread my comment, Barb. We initially lived in Melbourne in Victoria but moved to RAAF Williamtown in New South Wales 28 years ago. We now live on the east coast of Australia in New South Wales at a place called Corlette, near Nelson Bay. You can find us on Google Maps and if you look closely, I will wave to you. It is 9.30 am here now and I am just about to take a walk on the beach, so I will wave to you from Conroy Park. 😊
@onewing Thanks for the clarification, Babs! Yes, I obviously DID misread your previous message. Hope you are having a topnotch day in Corlette, New South Wales! :-) I will take a look for you on Google Maps and be watching for that wave! LOL
