Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Cyclone in Brisbane -Power is back!!!

Sky before the storm

I was gardening the whole weekend. Sunday morning my lawn, camellia hedges, tomatoes, house... looked beautiful. Afternoon was a very different story.
Here are some photos how sad our suburb looks now.
Clean up is still going on...and we have the power back.
Our house has a little damage and can be easily fixed. Lots of houses got it much worse - very bad. It was really scary!!



our street


Photos : Viera
http://www.abc.net.au/news/photos/2008/11/17/2421317.htm - morebefore the storm
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 18, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    Oh wow! I feel your pain. We had the same experience here in Houston, this summer. I hope you continue to do well.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 18, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    There's been lots of news coverage here in Adelaide about it - they were saying it was the worst storm to hit Brissie in 20 years. Glad to hear that you are safe and sound at least!

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  3. The House That A-M BuiltNovember 18, 2008 at 7:12 PM

    OMG Viera you were in it! I so hope your home wasn't too badly damaged. Keep your chin up and I'd still be boiling that water if I were you! Positive thoughts to you from East Brisbane! A-M xx

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  4. Tina { Luphia Loves... }November 18, 2008 at 8:19 PM

    oh dear, hope everything is ok & there wasn't too much damage to your home and garden.

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  5. columnistNovember 18, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    Just been reading about it here in Bangkok. Hope you've managed to get through unscathed.

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  6. MillieNovember 18, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    Oh Viera, how frightening this must have been for you! The pic of the storm approaching is so graphic. Thinking of you & hope all is OK now.
    Millie ^_^

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  7. Pineapple VillaNovember 19, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    Hi Viera, sorry to hear that you copped this awful storm. We just had the storm but not the damage. More predicted this week so i will be thinking of everyone up in Brisbane and that everything and everyone can get back to normal and get their places fixed. It would be so scary. Mel xxx

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  8. AnonymousNovember 19, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Viera, I am so sorry this is the first I have heard about this. I hope you are doing well. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs from California!

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  9. Mafe MolinariNovember 19, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    OMG Viera! I glad to know you and your family are ok, I didn't have any idea about the cyclon.
    Lot of hugs
    Maria

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  10. hayseedNovember 19, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    glad to hear you are o.k- looks like some very serious damage was done by the storm!

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  11. Bespoke Letterpress BoutiqueNovember 19, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    It was such a scary storm! Hope that your house is okay!

    We were on a flight arriving back in Brisbane just as the storm was hitting. I tell you, it was the scariest flight ever!

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  12. My Decor StyleNovember 20, 2008 at 10:35 AM

    I feel your pain! I live in Florida where hurricanes are a real threat. Storms are very scary. I am glad you did not get much damage!

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  13. mondocherryNovember 20, 2008 at 3:29 PM

    Wasn't it dreadful? I have lots of friends whose houses just got ripped up. We had more damage from last night's storm at our place. I am just about to check the radar to see if the predicted storm for tonight is on its way. Hope things get back to normal soon. On a good note, I hear the community spirit round where you are has been amazing though.
    Clare

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  14. Porchlight InteriorsNovember 20, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    Shocking pics Veira! Glad you are ok! We got off lightly on this side of Brisbane however there was a big puddle of water downstairs when I got up this morning - nothing to complain about! Tracey x

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  15. Chubby ChiequeNovember 21, 2008 at 5:35 AM

    I really can't believe it that it's happening in OZ.

    Hope everything goes well for you & your fam.

    Take care & have an enjoyable day ahead.

    Don't forget to peep in at my place for surprises?

    hugs!

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  16. OliveauxNovember 21, 2008 at 12:11 PM

    The storms have been awful, cannot believe we have had three this week. Thankfully I have not had any damage but I feel for all those who have. Here's hoping the one they have forecast for tomorrow is not as bad! Amanda x

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  17. AnastasiaNovember 21, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    so glad to hear you are okay at least - far out! what damage ...crazy weather!

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