Friday, January 28, 2011

a cyclone? are you kidding me?

Currently, TC Bianca has decided to take a trip down south and is coming to see us. She's rated at a 3 right now -- they say she could degrade to a 1 as she hits us, but then again, cyclones are known to be capricious and she could gather her skirts and stomp right over us.

It's REALLY hot and sticky today, and the leaves are just hanging down like they've been painted on. I've got one eye on the sky (very grey) as I run around, taking down hanging baskets, gathering kids toys and bikes, shifting the barbie, the outdoor setting and the stuff in the shed (which we know leaks in any heavy rain)
They're saying it'll cross the coast on Sunday morning so I have plenty of time but a LOT to do.
The beach is only 200 m away and this is a low lying area, but truly you don't expect cyclones this far south. If you stand on tiptoe you can nearly see Antarctica, for crying out loud. We've only had one before, as far as anyone can remember.

Anyway, I must be off. I have to tape windows and panic buy all the milk and bread in town.

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8 comments:

  1. JacqueJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Bloody hell heres hoping shes a nice ole gal and decides to calm down. Good luck I'll have my fingers crossed for you!!!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Got one heading for us Sunday night / Monday morning as well. Be safe. Love you xx

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  3. scrappin' girlJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    here's hoping 'she' takes a chill pill Toni, if not.. stay safe!!!

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  4. Life In A Pink FibroJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Wow - fingers crossed that all is well! (Love the image of the painted leaves.)

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  5. RiverJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    You can almost see Antarctica? I thought you were in QLD. Probably I've mixed you up with someone else.
    Let's hope Bianca spots something shiny "over there" and veers off to see what it is.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Hang in there honey.
    I used to live in FNQ and had a few come through while we were there.
    Most notably TC Steve, who got us twice - when it first crossed the coast, then when it reformed in the gulf and followed us on holidays to WA and got us again in Esperance.

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  7. Red Nomad OZJanuary 29, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Hey - take care and stay safe. Thinking of you.

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  8. GlowJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I'm meant to be at a conference tomorrow, I'm hoping it's not gale force winds blowing or there is no chance I'm driving.

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