Sue, I, Sheba and Joe50 and the dog Sasa, survived cyclone but no power for approx. 6 weeks (generator) and phones/wireless internet last night. We hit by trees etc but under steel framed carport thank the Gods as 1/2 a tree crashed onto roof and branch pieced side of van above kitchen. Tree against van door but Sue managed to squeeze out to get SES. Took 2 teams and a chain saw to clear a pathway to driveway.
Will post pictures when I can.
Peter
D and D said
02:36 PM Feb 23, 2015
Good to hear you managed to get through it all. Must have been scary though and noisey from what I heard on the TV.
Dave
Happywanderer said
02:38 PM Feb 23, 2015
Thank goodness you are all ok. A fair bit of damage it seems but everyone safe. That's the main concern, a long time of cleaning up it seems. All the best to you all.
Peterpan said
02:52 PM Feb 23, 2015
Thank goodness every one is alright. We were a little worried there for a while.
Note: Our son is returning from the Brisbane Swimming trials today.
He's not sure what he's coming back to. Lives out past the abbotoirs(?) meat works.
Thanks for letting us all know.
Kevin
Dougwe said
06:31 PM Feb 23, 2015
Good to hear you are all ok with only minor damage.
Dunmowin said
06:37 PM Feb 23, 2015
Pleased to hear there were no injuries. All the best with the clean up.
Big Gorilla said
06:46 PM Feb 23, 2015
Good news all ok...
Glenelg said
08:02 PM Feb 23, 2015
Good that all ok. Cheap safe.
Ontos45 said
09:48 AM Feb 24, 2015
Thanks folks for your kind regards.
Sheba lost 3 windows and rain/glass inside whilst Joe50 lost a window and solar panel on his bus. We all very lucky.
Yeppoon Hospital full of elderly because of humidity and heat. Without generator for fan, oxygen concentrator and nebulizer I'd have to go to Rockhampton but they nearly full too.
Friend and his wife came at 4.30pm yesterday evening and cleared most of the trees/branches with my chainsaw (can't use anymore because of health) by 7pm. Have a porta-potti and shower cubical now.
People really sick of the price gauging though, $1.70 litre of unleaded and $10 a bag of ice instead of $4. We all need fuel for our generators so have to pay.
Bruce and Bev said
10:10 AM Feb 24, 2015
Hi Peter and Sue. Its great to hear you guys got through with only damage to property and no injuries. Its a worry that not more public facilities are not built or modified so that it can run on generators and provide a cool and low humidity area for the infirm - who maybe don't need hospital treatment, but just the right living conditions. It would be better for them and cheaper in the long run as these facilities could be used for public use at other times.
With the price gauging - the ACCC should be monitoring this to ensure these costs can be justified - ie, is it true cost or ripping off people. You wonder with the ice!!!
Hope things only get better and its doesn't drag on too long with the insurance companies:))
the rocket said
01:04 PM Feb 24, 2015
Ontos45 wrote:
Thanks folks for your kind regards.
Sheba lost 3 windows and rain/glass inside whilst Joe50 lost a window and solar panel on his bus. We all very lucky.
Yeppoon Hospital full of elderly because of humidity and heat. Without generator for fan, oxygen concentrator and nebulizer I'd have to go to Rockhampton but they nearly full too.
Friend and his wife came at 4.30pm yesterday evening and cleared most of the trees/branches with my chainsaw (can't use anymore because of health) by 7pm. Have a porta-potti and shower cubical now.
People really sick of the price gauging though, $1.70 litre of unleaded and $10 a bag of ice instead of $4. We all need fuel for our generators so have to pay.
regards price gouging: when this is all over everyone in town should boycott these businesses. glad you are all ok. rocket
Ontos45 said
01:21 PM Feb 24, 2015
Trying to upload photos to "show us your rig" forum, but slow going on wireless at 1 to 2 bars. Dunno if they will get there.
Ontos45 said
01:46 PM Feb 24, 2015
Pictures there
frangipani said
07:04 PM Feb 24, 2015
Good to read you guys made it through ok, property can be fixed, life is so precious., take care Fran..,
Solo Steve said
08:56 PM Feb 24, 2015
My very best wishes for all that had to endure this harrowing experience. i am so glad that everyone seems to be safe.
jules47 said
08:21 AM Feb 25, 2015
Glad to hear you are all ok - sent a message to Sheba yesterday - if you see her give her my best wishes.
Spoke to Paul (My Van) yesterday - he was ok - neighbours had trees down, but Paul had readied his yard for the onslaught, so no problem.
Gerty Dancer said
08:49 AM Feb 25, 2015
Best wishes to you all, six weeks is a long time with only a generator. Hang in there!
Bloody typical charging more for petrol/ice when they know you are desperate. Hope the town remembers, and boycotts the mongrels.
Sue, I, Sheba and Joe50 and the dog Sasa, survived cyclone but no power for approx. 6 weeks (generator) and phones/wireless internet last night. We hit by trees etc but under steel framed carport thank the Gods as 1/2 a tree crashed onto roof and branch pieced side of van above kitchen. Tree against van door but Sue managed to squeeze out to get SES. Took 2 teams and a chain saw to clear a pathway to driveway.
Will post pictures when I can.
Peter
Dave
Thank goodness every one is alright. We were a little worried there for a while.
Note: Our son is returning from the Brisbane Swimming trials today.
He's not sure what he's coming back to. Lives out past the abbotoirs(?) meat works.
Thanks for letting us all know.
Kevin
Pleased to hear there were no injuries. All the best with the clean up.
Good news all ok...
Thanks folks for your kind regards.
Sheba lost 3 windows and rain/glass inside whilst Joe50 lost a window and solar panel on his bus. We all very lucky.
Yeppoon Hospital full of elderly because of humidity and heat. Without generator for fan, oxygen concentrator and nebulizer I'd have to go to Rockhampton but they nearly full too.
Friend and his wife came at 4.30pm yesterday evening and cleared most of the trees/branches with my chainsaw (can't use anymore because of health) by 7pm. Have a porta-potti and shower cubical now.
People really sick of the price gauging though, $1.70 litre of unleaded and $10 a bag of ice instead of $4. We all need fuel for our generators so have to pay.
With the price gauging - the ACCC should be monitoring this to ensure these costs can be justified - ie, is it true cost or ripping off people. You wonder with the ice!!!
Hope things only get better and its doesn't drag on too long with the insurance companies:))
Trying to upload photos to "show us your rig" forum, but slow going on wireless at 1 to 2 bars. Dunno if they will get there.
Pictures there
Good to read you guys made it through ok, property can be fixed, life is so precious., take care Fran..,
My very best wishes for all that had to endure this harrowing experience. i am so glad that everyone seems to be safe.
Spoke to Paul (My Van) yesterday - he was ok - neighbours had trees down, but Paul had readied his yard for the onslaught, so no problem.
Bloody typical charging more for petrol/ice when they know you are desperate. Hope the town remembers, and boycotts the mongrels.