As we live through the tail-end of ex-cyclone Oswald, I am in Brisbane, Queensland and once again, we are suffering wild weather. But then, it wouldn't be January without wild weather in Queensland AND worse, at least one natural disaster in Australia!!!The fires in Southern states have been heartbreaking. The floods in northern states are... Continue Reading →
Another Dianne memory
I remember her Mum telling me about the time "somebody" was stealing her cigarettes. The suspects? Her two boys, ages 8 and 7 respectively or her 4 year old daughter Dianne!She lined them up on the couch...the kids, not the cigs.... into each mouth went a lit cigarette and what do you know... the boys,... Continue Reading →
Hope for the future?
Since September 2010, when Christchurch suffered its first earthquake the news media has never eaten so well. Their banquet has included the November 24th Pike River mine disaster and extreme weather sweeping through Europe and the US. Never before have we seen natural disaster on such a grand scale. With 2011 barely underway, yet another... Continue Reading →
Expecting Joe Bloggs?
Ever had one of those moments? Your ears just don't work! I remember once and an open plan office.. too many years ago to mention .. Reception rang in and Betty answered the phone... Joe Bloggs is waiting in Reception.... B: Anybody expecting Joe Bloggs? Are you sure his name is Joe Bloggs? B:... Continue Reading →
12th January 7:30pm – Brisbane Floods – Coro
OH NO! Our data centre provider just went onto Generator power... keep everything crossed they have a good relationship with the fuel supplier :(We switched to generator here at about 4pm.... And have just learned that it is to be rationed in 2 hour blocks - 3 of them in the next 24 hours so... Continue Reading →
12th January 6:30am – Brisbane Floods – The rain has stopped
I hope this message finds you all safe, dry and well this morning. Such beautiful sunshine can only be a good thing.... at 6:30am.... thank goodness it has stopped raining.... we may be saved yet!Lots of water around this morning, plenty of cars flowing over the Story Bridge and I can see cars driving in... Continue Reading →
11th January 2011 – Brisbane Floods – Eye Witness Account
Eye witness account.....The river level viewed from Kangaroo Point is approx 2-3 hours into the rising tide, on its way to the next peak at 3am overnight. The level of the river now is approximately the same level as it was at its peak earlier today at 3pm. The boardwalk at Eagle Street Pier is... Continue Reading →
Funny and Serious ... food for thought ... 