Australian Floods

['andersom']

It's in the picture of a single fragile person or animal affected by flood that it becomes visible that it is not just water and debris. It is suffering. That is why it hits so hard I think. You see the need for rescue on an intimate personal level. Hits harder than figures.

["couldbecousin"]

It's in the picture of a single fragile person or animal affected by flood that it becomes visible that it is not just water and debris. It is suffering. That is why it hits so hard I think. You see the need for rescue on an intimate personal level. Hits harder than figures.

Exactly. Hearing that, say, 7,000 people died in whatever disaster doesn't get to me. Hearing the story of a little boy
whose dog was taken from him before he got on a bus out of New Orleans... 

[Eclair]

Hi and thanks to those sending their thoughts. My home had water lapping at the steps on Tuesday, and my house evacuated, but we were saved by no rain and a couple of factors different to the floods we had in 74 which was caused by a different weather pattern.

There are no groceries and the petrol station near my is home shut tonight.

We have lost little furry babies and I will post more tomorrow in the members section about what has happened when I am more rested, but just wanted to say thanks.

The news you are seeing is not sensationalism. 80% of my friends and my children's friends and families were not just flooded, but are in dire situations where whole communites are covered with water. That being said, I laughed with my friend who is also cut off in remote Charleville that she can at least aim to write a cookbook on 100 different ways with Carrots, which is thanks to her vege patch. They have only had 2 mail drops since Christmas, no milk or fresh produce and the highlight was an airdrop of flour so they could have bread. They flooded back in March and have still not recovered because roads are continually being cut off. That gives a reality check for how fast Brisbane will recover, as others have stated about Katrina, it's not going to be quick. 75% of our state is a disaster zone. In fact, I'd go so far as to say some of it is not being reported by the media to mitigate panic.

As I said, shall post more when I've rested in the members section, because a lot of what I can share is fairly indepth, but obviously are the own stories of my family and friends about what is really going on.

Re Loup, I never really got a handle on precisely where she lives in Brisbane, but she would be in the thick of it too , I DO know that. Given she hasn't posted here for a while, I guess we don't know. YOURMUM, I know Daniel lives in outer Brisbane, and I'd say from memory he'd be in the thick of it also. Everyone is. Even if your house is safe, we are all surrounded by water by creeks and inlets. Outer northern suburbs are the only ones coping OK from what I can tell.

["couldbecousin"]

Hi and thanks to those sending their thoughts. My home had water lapping at the steps on Tuesday, and my house evacuated, but we were saved by no rain and a couple of factors different to the floods we had in 74 which was caused by a different weather pattern.

There are no groceries and the petrol station near my is home shut tonight.

We have lost little furry babies and I will post more tomorrow in the members section about what has happened when I am more rested, but just wanted to say thanks.

The news you are seeing is not sensationalism. 80% of my friends and my children's friends and families were not just flooded, but are in dire situations where whole communites are covered with water. That being said, I laughed with my friend who is also cut off in remote Charleville that she can at least aim to write a cookbook on 100 different ways with Carrots, which is thanks to her vege patch. They have only had 2 mail drops since Christmas, no milk or fresh produce and the highlight was an airdrop of flour so they could have bread. They flooded back in March and have still not recovered because roads are continually being cut off. That gives a reality check for how fast Brisbane will recover, as others have stated about Katrina, it's not going to be quick. 75% of our state is a disaster zone. In fact, I'd go so far as to say some of it is not being reported by the media to mitigate panic.

As I said, shall post more when I've rested in the members section, because a lot of what I can share is fairly indepth, but obviously are the own stories of my family and friends about what is really going on.

Re Loup, I never really got a handle on precisely where she lives in Brisbane, but she would be in the thick of it too , I DO know that. Given she hasn't posted here for a while, I guess we don't know. YOURMUM, I know Daniel lives in outer Brisbane, and I'd say from memory he'd be in the thick of it also. Everyone is. Even if your house is safe, we are all surrounded by water by creeks and inlets. Outer northern suburbs are the only ones coping OK from what I can tell.

So sorry about the little furry babies. I hope everything gets back to somewhat-normal for you soon. 

[P7PSP]

Hi and thanks to those sending their thoughts. My home had water lapping at the steps on Tuesday, and my house evacuated, but we were saved by no rain and a couple of factors different to the floods we had in 74 which was caused by a different weather pattern.

There are no groceries and the petrol station near my is home shut tonight.

We have lost little furry babies and I will post more tomorrow in the members section about what has happened when I am more rested, but just wanted to say thanks.

The news you are seeing is not sensationalism. 80% of my friends and my children's friends and families were not just flooded, but are in dire situations where whole communites are covered with water. That being said, I laughed with my friend who is also cut off in remote Charleville that she can at least aim to write a cookbook on 100 different ways with Carrots, which is thanks to her vege patch. They have only had 2 mail drops since Christmas, no milk or fresh produce and the highlight was an airdrop of flour so they could have bread. They flooded back in March and have still not recovered because roads are continually being cut off. That gives a reality check for how fast Brisbane will recover, as others have stated about Katrina, it's not going to be quick. 75% of our state is a disaster zone. In fact, I'd go so far as to say some of it is not being reported by the media to mitigate panic.

As I said, shall post more when I've rested in the members section, because a lot of what I can share is fairly indepth, but obviously are the own stories of my family and friends about what is really going on.

Re Loup, I never really got a handle on precisely where she lives in Brisbane, but she would be in the thick of it too , I DO know that. Given she hasn't posted here for a while, I guess we don't know. YOURMUM, I know Daniel lives in outer Brisbane, and I'd say from memory he'd be in the thick of it also. Everyone is. Even if your house is safe, we are all surrounded by water by creeks and inlets. Outer northern suburbs are the only ones coping OK from what I can tell.

That sucks but it's good that you're alive and still have a house. 

[Callaway]

I'm glad that you are OK and your house will be OK, Eclair, but I'm sorry for your loss.

[Charlotte Quin]

Hi and thanks to those sending their thoughts. My home had water lapping at the steps on Tuesday, and my house evacuated, but we were saved by no rain and a couple of factors different to the floods we had in 74 which was caused by a different weather pattern.

There are no groceries and the petrol station near my is home shut tonight.

We have lost little furry babies and I will post more tomorrow in the members section about what has happened when I am more rested, but just wanted to say thanks.

The news you are seeing is not sensationalism. 80% of my friends and my children's friends and families were not just flooded, but are in dire situations where whole communites are covered with water. That being said, I laughed with my friend who is also cut off in remote Charleville that she can at least aim to write a cookbook on 100 different ways with Carrots, which is thanks to her vege patch. They have only had 2 mail drops since Christmas, no milk or fresh produce and the highlight was an airdrop of flour so they could have bread. They flooded back in March and have still not recovered because roads are continually being cut off. That gives a reality check for how fast Brisbane will recover, as others have stated about Katrina, it's not going to be quick. 75% of our state is a disaster zone. In fact, I'd go so far as to say some of it is not being reported by the media to mitigate panic.

As I said, shall post more when I've rested in the members section, because a lot of what I can share is fairly indepth, but obviously are the own stories of my family and friends about what is really going on.

Re Loup, I never really got a handle on precisely where she lives in Brisbane, but she would be in the thick of it too , I DO know that. Given she hasn't posted here for a while, I guess we don't know. YOURMUM, I know Daniel lives in outer Brisbane, and I'd say from memory he'd be in the thick of it also. Everyone is. Even if your house is safe, we are all surrounded by water by creeks and inlets. Outer northern suburbs are the only ones coping OK from what I can tell.

Who?

Oh.

He lives up in the mountains a bit north west.

[renaeden]

I just read that Prince Charles has made a contribution to Queensland's charity fund. The Queen has, too.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/latest/8654545/prince-charles-sends-hopes-prayers-to-queensland/

[Charlotte Quin]

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/floods/8197266/flood-hit-residents-return-home-to-rooftop-cow 

[renaeden]

That would be a big jump for the cow to get down from there.

['andersom']

Poor critter.

[Queen Victoria]

Poor critter.

You're prettier.

[Adam]

[Pyraxis]

They got it down ok. Talk about an awesome story for your grandkids.

['andersom']

Poor critter.

You're prettier.

Why thank you.