Not a joking matter - Cyclone Larry
Submitted: Sunday, Mar 19, 2006 at 22:07
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Member - Crazy Dog (QLD)
Ok troops here is the latest from
Cairns.
It is 8-57pm and all is calm - no wind - no rain. The BOM expects us in
Cairns to start to feel it around midnight and then who knows except we have been told to prepare to evacuate. I am evacuating already (so as to speak) so if they come around later tonight we have to go.
The people around
Lucinda,
Taylors beach etc have been ordered to evacuate.
They also predict (BOM) huge tides so I expect there will be a load of water damage from sea flooding not to mention the torrential rains associated with Larry...
So you can see this cyclone is no joke and as one or two have stated in my earlier post "wish us all
well - especially the "oldies" who are unable to prepare like the younger ones.
Wish us all
well people..... and yep Mad Dog the kennel is battened down but I found this cold carton of beer inside. Should I chuck it out to make room or what - please advise.....
Reply By: Jimbo - Sunday, Mar 19, 2006 at 22:21
Sunday, Mar 19, 2006 at 22:21
Crazy,
Having lived in
Townsville (yes, I had a reason to be in that dunghole) for 8 years, I understand your concern.
I
well remember going to sleep on Christmas Eve with a radio earplug in my ear listening to weather reports, wondering whether we would be opening presents in the morning or taking cover.
I also remember bringing all the furniture inside our business, taping the windows and listening to the reports.
It is a worrying time.
I understand and wish you
well.
The winter in
Melbourne may be cold, but I'm glad I'm back here. The tropics certainly have their attractions and the associated risks.
Good Luck,
Jim.
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Follow Up By: Member - Crazy Dog (QLD) - Sunday, Mar 19, 2006 at 22:24
Sunday, Mar 19, 2006 at 22:24
Thanks Jimbo - yep we lived in
Melbourne (Frankston area) for 15 yrs and I was down there a couple of weeks back. Still don't wish to move back though....
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Reply By: David from Engine Saver Low Water Alarms - Monday, Mar 20, 2006 at 00:32
Monday, Mar 20, 2006 at 00:32
Hey Crazy Dog!
Ingham is as always laid back & calm, with a little rain.
I sent the Family off to the mother in laws solid, high, brick house in
Townsville this morning.
So it's just me & the dog.
I spoke to a mate in
Lucinda on the phone about an hour ago.
The local volounteers knocked on his door as we were talking, and asked if he wanted to leave. He is still there.
He has family in
Mission beach so he reckoned his problems were small by comparison to theirs.
So far so good.
I wouldn't be in
Innisfail for quids. (It rains a lot there!)
So, lets see what tomorrow brings and hope for the best.
Happy as Larry in
Ingham.
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