But the good news is that it is only a “1 per cent flood”, new terminology for a one in 100 flood, which is good because many of us may have thought this was a one in 100-year flood.

If you take exception to this or any other part of the flood study relating to Kianga and Dalmeny, then now is your chance to have a say.

Residents also no doubt have varying views on the real impact of sea level rise on low-lying areas such as the Narooma Flat.

Residents that have strong feelings that council’s consultants are overstating things have hopefully had their views heard and this will result in a more accurate flood study.

The related story about the drainage infrastructure improvements going in on the Flat is good news and should mean a repeat of McMillan Road and adjacent streets going under is far less likely.

Moving on to something lighter, we hear that the boys from the Narooma AFL Lions had a bit difficulty getting Baby Jake the steer into a float and on his way to Smyth Oval for the family fun day on Sunday.

Apparently, he put up a good fight and even jumped out of the float at one point.

Just as well they are not called the Narooma AFL Cowboys!