Maybe the drought is over ?

The water in the rivers, creeks, canals, irrigation ditches is rising from the snow in the alps and the mountains in the east.

Maarten reports that these bulbs have already popped up.
Don't know if they were planted or just left by previous owner.
We planted dozens in the yard in November.  It will be surprising to see where and when they come up.  The Dutch dig em up and replant lots of bulbs every year.

A bird sanctuary nearby has a 'blind', where you can observe the wildlife.
It has  a wheelchair ramp and has not been vandalized, or covered with graffiti.

Weatherstone in Holland.........

The weatherstones in the Bahamas are similar, but, hung on a rope....if it's gone it is a hurricane.
There are no hurricanes in Holland, but some storm winds can blow 80 mph, that's equivalent to a Category 1 hurricane.