Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thanks so much guys. Yes, I do feel a bit torn, amazed! I'm trying to relax and enjoy it, and am for the most part - it's mainly when I hear from my sisters or get back to the hotel and get online that I worry more. Thanks Labuda. Yes, it probably does mean they'll be underwater soon, if not already (it's about 4am at home). They had to leave with no warning so didn't get to take anything with them, and I don't think they have backup copies, so fingers crossed big time that the damage isn't too bad. Bull sharks are swimming down the motorway near my school apparently!
Originally Posted By avimagine The optimist in me wants to say, well at least your school will have new paint or something. The realist in me says, uh-oh all your family treasures and the unecessary time required to rebuild. Figaro is it harder being far away right now? Is it harming your enjoyment right now? Let's hope this is the last tragedy of this type for the Queensland LP brigade.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE So thankful that there is a little daylight in the flooding in Australia.. 8 people have lost their lives while 72 are missing, that report was of January 11th...our love and Prayers go out to all ...Very Happy the Aussie Gals and Family are o'kay , that Kerryn and her Family are safe, although I know that their Hearts are still Home with their Families and Friends...Love and Hugs FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS...OXOXOXOXOX
Originally Posted By avimagine I was watching Cops LAC and Sea Patrol, I think both are taped in the affected area? My gosh what a difference between the news and what's shown on location on those shows. Let's hope for a reasonably fast repair of the area. 13 Billion bucks... 13 billion bucks damage...
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 LS THANK YOU for letting us know that Tand, Fowley and Ashlar and safe! I woke up thinking about them this morning.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien We're ALIVE!!! We have our power back on & have made it through the floods with minimal damage. We lost all the cold & frozen food we had because we had no electricity for so long and are a bit mentally frazzled with a healthy dose of survivors guilt but we are safe and sound! The street 7 houses down from us went completely under and all we could do was watch helplessly while guys rowed a boat out to their houses to try and salvage any belongings The freeway out front of our house went under as well and is still under water so it's very weird at the moment not hearing the traffic outside, well except for the occasional Black Hawk helicopter and news helicopters that are still doing random patrols. Thank you very much to everyone who showed concern for our safety, it's been very touching to know you all care
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD Glad you made it thru with minimal damage and have your power back. Our hearts just go out to all you Aussies.
Originally Posted By avimagine Glad to see signs that it's FINALLY starting to be over. My gosh this has been going on forever in your lives.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien ^^Nah, but it was starting to feel like it I have a link to some photos of our neighborhood if anyone is interested: <a href="http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums/z348/Tandelothien/Queensland%20Floods%202011/" target="_blank">http://s1185.photobucket.com/a...%202011/</a>
Originally Posted By avimagine Sorry, read post wrong, my gosh where's the ark when you need one? Also did you and a loved one park your boats on the lawn again? I can see it now "See the pond in the middle of the road now? Where else in the world would they offer the ducks the convenience of a road to walk on that leads in and out of the pond!"
Originally Posted By llanatoye I am so relieved to know that you're all ok and safe. Continued prayers and positive thoughts, keep smilin'!
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 I have been EXTREMELY moved by news reports of TENS OF THOUSANDS of volunteers showing up for cleanup duty. This is the Aussie "can do" spirit in action - we pull together and pick each other up and we move on. People in other states are asking what they can do - what can they send and how can they help? The answer is to donate money. So far, as of this Saturday morning(15/1)I heard that over $54 million has been raised. This might not sound like a lot to Americans but remember we have only just over 20 million people in this country. That would be the equivalent of the US(with around 300 million)raising $810 million in about five days. We Aussies are hurting right now for our Qld kin but we stand proud at the kind of people we are, what we can do and what we WILL do in the future to bring this beautiful state back to its former glory.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 thank you for checking in Barbara! I looked at your photos and can't even imagine. How is Ashlar doing?
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Ashlar was a bit hyper and freaked out for a few days because he's never been in a natural disaster before and all we were hearing was how the water levels were going to be much higher than originally thought and how many people were missing or had died, so he thought we were next!! He calmed down though when he realized the worst was over and then it was all just waiting for every thing to start "working" again And then of course it was back to playing Sam Flynn or Billy Hill all day
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE We are all very Thankful that no harm has come to our Australian Friends . Sadness does weep in our hearts for the many Folks who lost their lives and for those who are missing..We are praying that they are all safe some where and that they will join their family and friends as soon as possible..For those who have lost everything we are so sorry for those who had no insurance, we pray for compassion that the Govt will search their hearts and help all of those in need...this is a time to rebuild each others dreams together...God Bless you All and yes it was an honour to care and pray for all of you..We Love you... .Love and Prayers Always from our homeland to yours : )
Originally Posted By avimagine Well like our aussie friends said the Aussie spirit will prevail. I remember when my highschool (first one before my dad decided to move us to the bad neighborhood) went south to help with the floods. Sand bag piling etc. I'm pretty sure the good people in Queensland will have this resolved in good time honoring those that were lost of course.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Here, here!!! And may the animals who are taking advantage of their fellow humans in their hour of need have every misery they caused returned to them 10 fold!!!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Glad to hear Ashlar is doing well now! How did Sandra's workplace fare? Again, I'm sending good thoughts toward you and your Country.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Thanks Labuda Well the branch Sandra works at is in a shopping centre right beside the Bremer River which was tipped to hit peak flood levels. Fortunately the waters only got as far as the lower car park so, once they subsided and an electrician etc. inspected the infrastructure of the building, they were able to re-open and now we have limited public transportation running again she can go back to work tomorrow
