Even on Summer Street there were people literally jumping for joy when the rain started falling on Thursday afternoon.
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There were people all over the city rushing to their windows, dashing buckets outside ... there were even a few dancing in the streets.
It's so sad.
We've wished for something as simple as rain for so long that we don't know what to do when it comes.
In fact it even feels un-Australian to consider complaining about being left soaking wet after being caught in the rain.
It's times like this that those of us who live in the city must spare a thought for those who live on the land.
For farmers and landowners rain is not a novelty, it's not something that will just freshen up the garden or keep the herbs going.
Rain for our primary producers is essential to their livelihood and in fact their mental well being.
While rain is predicted to carry into Monday and next week we'll need plenty more of it if we're really going to make a difference when it comes to breaking this crippling drought.
