joelle Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 oh dear, my thoughts are with all of QLD ers havent they had enough?? take care and stay strong everyone. Im too far away to offer any help but Im sure that closer Dolers will help as much as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie P Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Thinking of all the FN Queenslanders .....especially DOL'ers hope not too many dogs have been left behind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) There are 6 people in their 60's who placed a call requesting evacuation from their home. Unfortunately, they made the wrong decision to stay and it is too unsafe for rescue people to reach them now. They've been advised to bunker down on the 2nd floor of their home. The storm surge is expected to reach to at least the floor of the second story of their home. My thoughts are with these people especially at this moment. They won't know that, but I am wishing them safety from harm. If there is a God, let him be with them and protect them. ETA: Correction - they didn't ring emergency seeking evacuation. They rang to let authorities know they were there. They are very worried but are doing the only thing they know they can by hunkering down. How scarey this all must be for those in the Yasi's path. Edited February 2, 2011 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof3 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Starting to get a little windy here. Surprisingly we still have power. We fully expected damage on the coast to cut our power supply during the night. It was even calm enough when I got up to quickly take Molly out to the toilet. It is supposed to pass just to the north of us as a cat 2 during this morning. Not much rain. Reports seem to be that major damage and loss of life has been avoided. Haven't heard much out of Mission Beach yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Starting to get a little windy here. Surprisingly we still have power. We fully expected damage on the coast to cut our power supply during the night. It was even calm enough when I got up to quickly take Molly out to the toilet. It is supposed to pass just to the north of us as a cat 2 during this morning. Not much rain. Reports seem to be that major damage and loss of life has been avoided. Haven't heard much out of Mission Beach yet though. Looks like the bigger urban areas have been spared. Lets hope the smaller towns are too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr_inoz Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Power still off in the tablelands. no news from bro this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigdogg Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Made it through... Lots of trees down and branches.. No real major damage.. No power here - and doesnt look like mains power will be back for another 3 weeks - possible up to 6 weeks.. Generator was a well bought item.. Does anyone know if any one from the forum was affected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkidsmum Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Made it through... Lots of trees down and branches.. No real major damage.. No power here - and doesnt look like mains power will be back for another 3 weeks - possible up to 6 weeks.. Generator was a well bought item.. Does anyone know if any one from the forum was affected? . Hi friends...Sorry have not been in touch ..we have been very badly hit by Yasi. Lost everything totally in and around our home but still have walls & a roof on(damaged & tarped) WE have been emotionally & physically worn out even my husband has cried ..I did not stop for a week . Have sent half my beautiful poodles away for a while as could not care for them properly..that was gut retching choosing who was to go..Cannot find the words to thank a very special friend for this help Also had the terrible decision to make to allow my little Zulu to be put to sleep as she was in pain from her health problems and I was not able to keep her well I had always promised her this would never happen but these decisions were taken out of my hands at this time of trouble Am so cried out lately it is not funny but each day gets a little easier My mother poodles with pups that should have been weaned continued to feed and care for their pups..they just seemed to know we needed help ..I was sleeping on the floor (still am) with all the dogs & 8 pups ..no fans ,power etc ..two girls in pup Finally had some help around the area after 5 days ..we were worse hit and ignored by all When the SES & emergency guys came in they basically saved our lives..never be able to thank them enough We are still without power & will be for a long time ..most of the houses down our street have been totally demolished so lots of power problems..We had no drinking water bought through to us for 4 days as we were flooded in..no phone ..mobile or landline ..so as I said we were all very distressed With 300 klm hr winds & 7 mtr swell it sure does a lot of damage Thank goodness my sister-in -law lives close ..we came in here with 10 dogs & 8 ,7 week old pups ..her house was pristine ..now looks like a refugee camp Had homes for all pups but lost all my paper work..names ,addresses etc..really stressed me till I was able to get in touch with them (Don bought me a new laptop & Internet stick a few days ago) Insurance company has been deadly slow getting in touch so we have been very concerned about that (tidal surge clause) but finally came yesterday and said all covered. We have not a decent contents cover ..silly us ..but will give us a start They are now doing their best to get the house into some basic repair so we may return there ..fencing high on their priority list for us All house has to be sprayed & disinfected for germs & mould BUT WE ALL SURVIVED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D & D Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Hi friends...Sorry have not been in touch ..we have been very badly hit by Yasi. Lost everything totally in and around our home but still have walls & a roof on(damaged & tarped)WE have been emotionally & physically worn out even my husband has cried ..I did not stop for a week . BUT WE ALL SURVIVED s to you and your family. If there's anything we can do to help, please let us know. More ;) s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 BUT WE ALL SURVIVED It is of course the main thing ..... but it doesn't make other loss less difficult. For all those who have suffered from the floods; Yasi; and the fires .... I wish you all the strength you need to pick yourselves up, dust yourselves off and to begin moving forward once more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose of tralee Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Feel positively guilty at dodging weather strife over the last few years in particular....all good strong thoughts coming your way. Thank you for telling your story. Bless your SIL, SES, poodle-minding friend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noelle Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Redkidsmum, love and hugs to you, your family and of course all the dogs and pups. What a terrible time you are going through, praying everything will be sorted in record time. At least your insurance company is coming through. My thoughts are with you all up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof3 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Hugs and best wishes to you redkidsmum. All the very best to your family, and yourself as you face putting your lives back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Made it through... Lots of trees down and branches.. No real major damage.. No power here - and doesnt look like mains power will be back for another 3 weeks - possible up to 6 weeks.. Generator was a well bought item.. Does anyone know if any one from the forum was affected? . Hi friends...Sorry have not been in touch ..we have been very badly hit by Yasi. Lost everything totally in and around our home but still have walls & a roof on(damaged & tarped) WE have been emotionally & physically worn out even my husband has cried ..I did not stop for a week . Have sent half my beautiful poodles away for a while as could not care for them properly..that was gut retching choosing who was to go..Cannot find the words to thank a very special friend for this help Also had the terrible decision to make to allow my little Zulu to be put to sleep as she was in pain from her health problems and I was not able to keep her well I had always promised her this would never happen but these decisions were taken out of my hands at this time of trouble Am so cried out lately it is not funny but each day gets a little easier My mother poodles with pups that should have been weaned continued to feed and care for their pups..they just seemed to know we needed help ..I was sleeping on the floor (still am) with all the dogs & 8 pups ..no fans ,power etc ..two girls in pup Finally had some help around the area after 5 days ..we were worse hit and ignored by all When the SES & emergency guys came in they basically saved our lives..never be able to thank them enough We are still without power & will be for a long time ..most of the houses down our street have been totally demolished so lots of power problems..We had no drinking water bought through to us for 4 days as we were flooded in..no phone ..mobile or landline ..so as I said we were all very distressed With 300 klm hr winds & 7 mtr swell it sure does a lot of damage Thank goodness my sister-in -law lives close ..we came in here with 10 dogs & 8 ,7 week old pups ..her house was pristine ..now looks like a refugee camp Had homes for all pups but lost all my paper work..names ,addresses etc..really stressed me till I was able to get in touch with them (Don bought me a new laptop & Internet stick a few days ago) Insurance company has been deadly slow getting in touch so we have been very concerned about that (tidal surge clause) but finally came yesterday and said all covered. We have not a decent contents cover ..silly us ..but will give us a start They are now doing their best to get the house into some basic repair so we may return there ..fencing high on their priority list for us All house has to be sprayed & disinfected for germs & mould BUT WE ALL SURVIVED Give us a yell we may be able to help with fencing or other things you might need. www.mdbapacers.org.au 0269276706 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigdogg Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I still have my kennels available if you need them.. two spare pens 3.9m x 1.5m.. My dogs will be in one and the sheep at night time in the other.. yard is secured with 7 foot chain wire now so nothing should jump out.. Im near Woodstock, so give me a yell if i can help.. I dare say you are a few hours north of me though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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