tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post8265674379375298362..comments2024-03-16T10:06:02.148+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: In the aftermathNanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-30693866437911263502017-04-04T00:58:13.239+10:002017-04-04T00:58:13.239+10:00I've seen some of the reports on the BBC news ...I've seen some of the reports on the BBC news here and my heart goes out to those affected. It isn't just the damage now it's the weeks and months of disruption it causes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746644216540661109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-60571502658198161122017-04-03T21:52:49.727+10:002017-04-03T21:52:49.727+10:00Thanks for this most informative post Chel. I'...Thanks for this most informative post Chel. I've had the atlas out, looking up where all of my Queensland and Northern NSW friends are. Glad to hear you're safe. I guess bananas will be off our shopping list for awhile. I feel for the dairy farmers, and the poor cows.Jembella Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646075804716647311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-32560861070467499192017-04-03T14:02:55.785+10:002017-04-03T14:02:55.785+10:00Thanks Merri. We missed out on the huge downpours ...Thanks Merri. We missed out on the huge downpours and the damaging wind gusts but others weren't so fortunate. Now the flooding in central Queensland on Wednesday will be the next crisis. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-78253703315148614452017-04-03T14:01:25.039+10:002017-04-03T14:01:25.039+10:00We are okay here but my heart goes out to those in...We are okay here but my heart goes out to those in the cyclone and flood areas. There was a 'Mud Army' helping with the clean up over the weekend and I daresay that will continue. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-44074380712393118562017-04-03T13:59:53.296+10:002017-04-03T13:59:53.296+10:00Thanks Chris. Yes the Anzac Avenue Fruit Mart and ...Thanks Chris. Yes the Anzac Avenue Fruit Mart and Betros Brothers would have local produce available I am sure. As you say we are very fortunate to live where we do. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-54382511423332813002017-04-03T13:58:19.398+10:002017-04-03T13:58:19.398+10:00Meg, I am not sure what the banana situation will ...Meg, I am not sure what the banana situation will be like but capsicums, tomatoes and eggplant have been mentioned on the news as being the crops that have been decimated. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-35320624718210659732017-04-03T13:57:21.361+10:002017-04-03T13:57:21.361+10:00Yes Margaret, I think Red Cross would be a good pl...Yes Margaret, I think Red Cross would be a good place to donate. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-29671426693697460612017-04-03T13:56:29.818+10:002017-04-03T13:56:29.818+10:00That is certainly a LOT of rain, Julie and I can h...That is certainly a LOT of rain, Julie and I can hardly comprehend what it would be like to cope with that. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-32432436475582146352017-04-03T13:55:54.426+10:002017-04-03T13:55:54.426+10:00Kylie, it certainly was terrifying for Nanette. I ...Kylie, it certainly was terrifying for Nanette. I think the clean-up has started for her now and will take a while in that area. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-8018205159871131662017-04-03T13:55:04.535+10:002017-04-03T13:55:04.535+10:00I hope those cyclones don't eventuate, Mrs.Mea...I hope those cyclones don't eventuate, Mrs.Meagre. I think we have all had enough in this state and in northern NSW :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-20430363148276443112017-04-03T13:45:10.778+10:002017-04-03T13:45:10.778+10:00Our prayers will be there with you to know that G...Our prayers will be there with you to know that God is taking care of all of you in his unfolding grace. The dear animals too. Blessings and just feel the power and presence of God..sweet rest and keep us posted Love MerriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-16013149267346528152017-04-03T12:28:31.938+10:002017-04-03T12:28:31.938+10:00My heart goes out to everyone affected by Cyclone ...My heart goes out to everyone affected by Cyclone Debbie. <br />Take care nannachel! <br />xx<br /><br />NilNil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-5278999355362562792017-04-03T09:50:54.596+10:002017-04-03T09:50:54.596+10:00I think there's a site called Giveit, which he...I think there's a site called Giveit, which helps facilitate donations to people effected by the floods. From my experience in 2011, when the Lockyer Valley was hit with the floods, the local green grocers were always supplied with milk, veg and bread. There's a place on the corner of Anzac Avenue, and South Street (I think that's the street). <br /><br />I spoke with the sales person and asked where their milk was coming from, and they said a local independent producer, who milked and packed on site. They said they would never run out of milk. But they did have to limit it to a 2 litre bottle per person, to make it fair. After all, the poor cows can only produce so much in a day.<br /><br />They also said they had connections with local farmers for produce. I reckon Betros would be similar. They have their far away suppliers, but most are local. So we are fortunate living in an area which still have a lot of producers, and businesses happy to do business with them.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-17347569105365340862017-04-03T09:19:09.967+10:002017-04-03T09:19:09.967+10:00A devastating weather event like this really does ...A devastating weather event like this really does have wide-ranging impacts. I remember the price of bananas after Cyclone Yassi a few years ago. Goodness knows what the price of tomatoes will be! That security that we all place in shops being able to supply endless quantities of food is so easily disrupted by Mother Nature at times. We saw images from Airlie Beach on the news last night, and Lismore too. Such difficult circumstances for those affected. I haven't seen any info regarding donations and the like as yet. Perhaps what is needed is still being assessed. MegMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-73776011539520034992017-04-03T09:12:07.393+10:002017-04-03T09:12:07.393+10:00Red Cross do an amazing job of taking care of peop...Red Cross do an amazing job of taking care of people in many situations, they may be a good place to donate to at this time, they are usually one of the first on the scene and provide help,until government agencies get organized and operating.<br />I think extreme weather is going to be the norm in future, so we all need to be prepared with a good plan in place to stock up and be self sufficient for a week or so. Some of the places impacted by TC Debbie will be without power for at least a week because of access and availability of staff and machinery. <br />There are many things that can be done well in advance and also just prior to these situations that can make a difference to your health and well being and safety.<br />It is very sobering to think about how you and your family would cope for a week without power or empty supermarket shelves also what would you take if advised to evacuate ?<br /> <br />MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-29250103151910850612017-04-03T08:51:14.571+10:002017-04-03T08:51:14.571+10:00I can't even comprehend 36 inches rain! I thi...I can't even comprehend 36 inches rain! I think our historic flood about a year ago was only a third of that amount. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193278804750154921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-41939192955458327212017-04-03T06:34:39.078+10:002017-04-03T06:34:39.078+10:00Thankyou for this post as it really does show the ...Thankyou for this post as it really does show the effects and as you said this is in town. Imagine other areas. I haven't heard anything as yet about how to help so will be keeping an eye out.<br /><br />I was reading Nanette's post too which shows once again the impact. It would have been so, so frightening. <br /><br />I'm thinking of everyone xx.Home Is My Havenhttps://homesmyhaven.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-33403113162040135362017-04-03T06:09:16.394+10:002017-04-03T06:09:16.394+10:00Oh no, nannachel! I knew it was bad but goodness,...Oh no, nannachel! I knew it was bad but goodness, those photos of shelves have got me even more worried now. I hope the worst is over, but I hear there will be more storms to come? I don't know what to say...<br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />-mrsmeagreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com