The good news is that every once in a while, we get a long departed Pixie return for at least a brief visit.

The bad news is, that is seldom.

The good news is that streams sometimes grow into raging rivers.

The bad news is, a raging river can cause catastrophic flooding.

The good news is that if the flooding isn't catastrophic, the moisture can help drought raveged soil by raising it's moisture content.

The bad news, that mosture keeps piling up in the same areas.

The good news is that if there any fish waiting to take over the world, that would be a definite encouragement.

The bad news is, "fish" include sharks.

The good news is that there is shark repellent.

The bad news is, the prospect of food often overcomes repellant.

The good news is that living in the midwest there's not too much worry about sharks. Just sayin' ... :D

The bad news is, you may still have to wrooy about cows (see the appropriately-titled thread).

The good news is that most are fenced in behind barbwire or sturdy fences.

The bad news is, fences can be broken.

The good news is that you could dig a trench around the property (assuming money is no object :shrug: )