After the recent rain ,Magnetic Island is about to experience a wattle explosion . As our Shipping Reporter drove to Horseshoe Bay for another double icecream (macadamia nut , rum and raisin,dob of mango on top ) from Adele's Cafe , he noticed large parts of ridges,see above, were displaying masses of yellowing , some roadside trees in full blossom . Butterflies were also out in numbers, people swimming within the net , yacht activity , business improving.