Its the kind of question that has relevance. No one can predict what devastation a storm will have. Tracey was hardly the biggest cyclone Australias seen but it pretty much obliterated Darwin. Then we've hard bigger ones then Tracey and yes there was damage but not on the same scale. Its pure luck.
Yasi
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aidz44
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just went for a walk up the street. fairly windy and a bit of rain, but only 1 tree down that I can see. (I dont know how the palm trees do it)
getting harder as I write.
EDIT: Just lost power for 5 mins. I think that's a sign for me to get some sleep.
wake me when its over.
getting harder as I write.
EDIT: Just lost power for 5 mins. I think that's a sign for me to get some sleep.
wake me when its over.
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Alec McJo
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Have to say, Cairns got unbelievably lucky on this one. Feel very sorry for anyone south of Innisfail that's been hit truly hard by this sucker.
Also, fuck I hate commercial media. Reminded me why I havn't had an arial in my tv for 18 months. And things like that picture comparing Tracy, Larry, Yasi and Katrina make me sick. Was asif they're trying to make Yasi look like its going to be bigger than Katrina, before then saying "yo, Katrina killed nearly 2000 people" - and because most people don't understand that was due to the area it hit being a whole nother ball game to us, and therefore causing an unbelievable storm surge that did so, they probably start freaking out thinking oh no everyone's gonna die.
*Sigh*
On a good note I think the government did well here, clearly preparation really was the key!
Guess we just have to start waiting for all the people to claim the $1000 due to the palm from in their back yard, ay.
Also, fuck I hate commercial media. Reminded me why I havn't had an arial in my tv for 18 months. And things like that picture comparing Tracy, Larry, Yasi and Katrina make me sick. Was asif they're trying to make Yasi look like its going to be bigger than Katrina, before then saying "yo, Katrina killed nearly 2000 people" - and because most people don't understand that was due to the area it hit being a whole nother ball game to us, and therefore causing an unbelievable storm surge that did so, they probably start freaking out thinking oh no everyone's gonna die.
*Sigh*
On a good note I think the government did well here, clearly preparation really was the key!
Guess we just have to start waiting for all the people to claim the $1000 due to the palm from in their back yard, ay.
Sweet! Sounds good my man!
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tasty.dirt74
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Cairns did get lucky..
Alot of areas dont have power ATM..who knows for how long ?
Hopefully all the regions without power get re-connected quickly. Realistically, probably not though .
Thankfully, my family and I made the decision to leave our house and stay at a mates place. He didnt loose power, and ,as a resuly, will have a few extra bodies in his house for a couple of days ! Lucky we bought supplies !
Although some have said that there is too much coca cola !
Stay safe everyone
A friend has posted some short vids on utube showing the winds from the back patio through the arvo and into the night.
Type in ''RichardHarm'' and have a look.
This is not spam !
Alot of areas dont have power ATM..who knows for how long ?
Hopefully all the regions without power get re-connected quickly. Realistically, probably not though .
Thankfully, my family and I made the decision to leave our house and stay at a mates place. He didnt loose power, and ,as a resuly, will have a few extra bodies in his house for a couple of days ! Lucky we bought supplies !
Although some have said that there is too much coca cola !
Stay safe everyone
A friend has posted some short vids on utube showing the winds from the back patio through the arvo and into the night.
Type in ''RichardHarm'' and have a look.
This is not spam !
Pebble
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Chanel 7 seemed to have most places covered with pretty much 24hr coverage last night. I was surprised actually. I was just thinking to myself, I really hope these people are getting paid a shitload to be there and go through that!Plus running a 24hr coverage in places like Townsville, Cairns, Innesvale (SP) and the likes is a little dangerous. The companies/shows would not be allowed to have reporters in places that they know they might loose their lives. I am sure when it all passes there will be plenty of coverage.
Thoughts are with the people of Northern Queensland, hope it is not as bad as it is predicted.
I'm glad the cyclone wasn't as bad as people thought it would be for the most part.
indica
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So how are the tracks?
I must say the media made it sound like you were all going to die.
I was there for Larry - similar intensity but way smaller - and I cannot remember this level of hype / shite.
Spoke to The Chenz a few hours ago and have a sister in law in Cairns and neither were too worried.
Glad all worked out ok.
Alec / Yowie were you scared due to the media do you think?
I must say the media made it sound like you were all going to die.
I was there for Larry - similar intensity but way smaller - and I cannot remember this level of hype / shite.
Spoke to The Chenz a few hours ago and have a sister in law in Cairns and neither were too worried.
Glad all worked out ok.
Alec / Yowie were you scared due to the media do you think?
outtacontrol
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Went out yesterday to check the trails and they are predictably smashed. Trees down everywhere. Will take weeks to clear them, with some serious hours on the chainsaw. Thankfully all the bridges are intact.
Very surreal to see the hill with most of the leaves stripped from the trees. The hill looks bald???
Thanking our lucky stars that is the biggest of our problems. Our power is still out, but none of our houses were damaged too bad.
Very surreal to see the hill with most of the leaves stripped from the trees. The hill looks bald???
Thanking our lucky stars that is the biggest of our problems. Our power is still out, but none of our houses were damaged too bad.
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It was a pretty wild night. Townsville was very lucky. The town only really recieved fallen trees, & busted power lines. People are still without power, but honestly I think that is nothing compared to Cardwell & Mission Beach.
There are a few buildings around that have damages roofs, but over all no major damage is done to majority of the buildings.
I guess there is a few people that can tick something off their bucket list
Cat 5 cyclone, DONE...
There are a few buildings around that have damages roofs, but over all no major damage is done to majority of the buildings.
I guess there is a few people that can tick something off their bucket list
Cat 5 cyclone, DONE...
outtacontrol
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Went out and helped clear the DH track today from fallen trees and debree.
Got a nasty surprise when I almost stepped on a fallen high voltage power line.
For anyone in Townsville, do not ride the bottom section until Ergon have repaired the line.
Got a nasty surprise when I almost stepped on a fallen high voltage power line.
For anyone in Townsville, do not ride the bottom section until Ergon have repaired the line.
Alec McJo
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TBH, I didn't actually look at it in the media until it was hitting on Thursday night, and I could only watch for around half an hour before I got annoyed. Commercial media makes me angry as hell casue it's so full of shit. I was only scared because I watched it since it was forming on Saturday morning, and have a minor fascination with weather events/natural disaster type things. So I knew the potential it had to tear shit up in the instance it struck over Cairns.
indica
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I was there for Larry and working in Palm Cove at the time - that was heading directly for Cairns too at one stage but there was no media hype. Larry swung south too as did Yasi (obviously). But from the images Yasi was a big fucker...
Glad all is well, unfortunately it's gonna happen one day though...
