The predicted levels tomorrow will guarantee that we will go under. Please make them be wrong.
Our beautiful town is making the world news. People are being rescued from their roofs. All we can do is wait.
My boys are fretting over their lizards. Poor things. They are in a little enclosure on a stand. If we only get a metre through our place, they will be ok. They are more important than "the chair". Funny how your priorities change. I am even cherishing the belongings I have with me.... my familiar clothes, the boys toys. Sigh.
And the great irony.... it's beautiful and sunny here at the moment, while the river rises. It's not about what is falling from the sky. The 8 metre wall of water from Toowoomba is coming our way, 2 Sydney harbours worth of water is being released from the dams each day, king tides... they will come despite the sunshine.
"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming".
Back soon.
Thinking of you and all down there! You are brave and you'll make it through, hopefully miraculously you will keep your place!
ReplyDeleteI know, the y are just things, but you need and love them....
Good Karma!!!
xoxo Victoria
Praying that predictions will be wrong, that all will be safe, and the sun will continue to shine. sending hugs and prayers from Prattville, Alabama!! ~ Nancy
ReplyDeleteI have been watching in horror from Sydney, this is truly a disaster of horrific proportions.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you and your boys (and the lizards) keep safe, and that your beautiful home isn't too damaged.
Claire
Hi A-M, I have been watching and listening with concern and you and the boys have been in my thoughts. Stay strong through this, you know you can :) Mel xx
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and all Queenslanders ,it is unimaginable and frightening to watch on the news from Melbourne. Take care and we will all do what we can in our very limited way.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awful waiting game for you all - as you say 'the chair' (much as I love it too) can be replaced - you have everything you need right there safe but it doesn't make it much easier. Heavens A-M you need some good luck... we'll pray for some. A x
ReplyDeleteOh my, the lizards aren't with you? Poor lizards and your poor boys! I must say I have been trying not to think of all the poor animals. I hope the little guys (sorry, girls) are ok x
ReplyDeleteI am praying that somehow you will not be hurt any more than you have been by the flooding ... please take care of yourself and the boys.
ReplyDeleteA-M my heart is breaking for you all. I truly hope and pray your belongings will be okay.
ReplyDeleteIt's not the fresh start to the New Year you were wanting is it :(
Hugs xxMB
I'm crying for you please please take care
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Karen
PS: I really hope those lizards make it
Thanks for the update. I have been watching the news, it's just all too much. I am glad you are safe, that really is the main thing. Keep swimming is really the only thing to do. Watch and wait and take care.Deb
ReplyDeleteBest thought and many prayers go out to you and all the residents of the flooded areas. God willing it ends SOON! And you are so right. Nothing matters except you and the boys. Breath and keep going. Peace will come again.
ReplyDeletebe safe A-M, and yes is very unnerving that Sunshine today, almost the calm before the storm. I have a very sick feeling in the pit of my stomach, or storage container for the markets is at Portside Wharf and I hope for dear life that it is not seen floating down the Brisbane river tomorrow.... fingers crossed! Maybe the boys lizards could hitch a ride on top of it if things go pear shaped!
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It is quite unbelievable and I feel so sorry for you. I hope that your belongings stay safe, especially the lizards. I guess it is just a frustrating waiting game... ;-)
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ReplyDeleteA-M fingers crossed that it will not peak at the height they say.
ReplyDeleteWhen so many lives are being lost possessions mean nothing. Keep yourself and your precious boys safe. Hope the lizards are ok.
Alison
Stay safe A-M, Boys and Lizards! I hope they are wrong and some of it is magically evaporated by the sunshine today. Can you get the Lizards and yourselves out to somewhere higher?
ReplyDeleteI really pray that you stay safe. Take care,
Ness xx
OMG A-M hoping and praying all ends well for you and your gorgeous boys... stay safe and hugs to you XOX
ReplyDeleteHi AM, just got back from the Garden Centre. John is still there making coffees for everyone, bless him!! We are nearly all packed up. It is just surreal isn't it. I find myself keep thinking of your sons lizards...it is the little things in life that mean sooo much. I hope you are all safe where you are. People were sand bagging in Hawthorne low lying area so I hope your friends are ok. Stay strong my bloggy brissie friend, cheers Katherine
ReplyDeleteohhh AM I really hope everything will be okay for you and your beautiful home!
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Stay safe. xx
ReplyDeleteOh A-M I've been worried sick about you and the boys. Thinking of you day and night and following the news here in Edmonton. I'm so glad you're ok. Possessions can be replaced - loved ones can't.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to send you a message but you're not on Twitter anymore :(. Can you still be reached at your old e-mail address?
Hugs!
Andrea
We are all watching, praying and hoping that this crisis ends soon - stay safe all of you!
ReplyDeleteDear A-M, my heart goes to you! Hope you guys are safe and hope this nightmare will be over soon!
ReplyDeletePlease, keep us updated, we are all thinking about you and your boys.
Take care dear!
A-M, I hope your place makes it through ok. I can't imagine what must be going through your minds right now. I am totally shocked by what I am seeing on TV.
ReplyDeleteHope you are also Ok at the hotel. My husband has had to leave his hotel in the Brisbane CBD this morning as they've now cut the power. He's hopefully on the way to the airport now to come back to Sydney. I hope your hotel isn't affected. Stay safe!
Stay safe A-M, Brynley & Kristian. Have everything crossed for the boys their lizards will be safe too. Take care gorgeous.'
ReplyDeleteLove to you and the boys. xoxox
Oh darling, i feel for you!! My husband is on his way up to Brisbane, somehow. I can't believe how the flood is going, so ferociously & you're in the path, in a major capital city!! There are lots of fundraising auctions going on, we're trying to help, from rainy Canberra, in any small way we can!! Love Posie
ReplyDeleteThinking of you A-M, and all our family and friends in Qld. I feel so helpless sitting here in dry Hong Kong watching and listening from afar. I hope some reprieve comes soon, I really do!
ReplyDeleteI just watched a video on BBC of the flooding...my goodness!
ReplyDeleteTake care and stay safe...and we'll be adding those darling 'girls' to our prayers!
Hugs...
xo J~
I am praying for the safety of you and your boys. Please keep us posted A~M.
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Jane
Have been thinking of you and your boys whilst seeing the Brisbane updates on the news. Stay safe (and I will be praying those predictions are wrong and your lizards stay nice and dry) xx
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to know that you guys are safe. Hang in there. Heidi
ReplyDeleteHave been thinking of you all day my Aussie web friend, and am praying that you will not get the water predicted. Wishing you were here with me in Connecticut instead, we are getting 10-20 inches of snow overnight and tomorrow and the boys could sled to their hearts' content. Hugs from New England. xox robin
ReplyDeleteIts just so hard to imagine that volume of water and how on earth it could just `take over` ... so hard to comprehend. Thankyou for the update; its so lovely of you to keep us informed on how you and the boys are going..
ReplyDeletestay safe
lauraxx
my thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys A-M.....
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Dear A-M
ReplyDeletePraying for you and the boys and all the pets (and the chair too while I'm at it. So sorry for those in your country who are going through all of this. Please know that you are being thought of over many, many miles.
Nancy W./USA
Sending lots of love and positive thoughts from Perth. Keeping you and all affected in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteVirginia
I watched the news in absolute horror yesterday, I feel so sick. It's terrible to just watch on, and be so helpless. Tears with those dreadful images flashing by.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers and thoughts go out to you and to everyone affected, stay safe honey.
xxx and hugs DJ
As though you don't have enough on your plate already A-M!! I hope the water magically subsides some, but living on the water, I know how scary and dangerous rising rivers and extreme tides can be! Keeping you, the boys, and the lizards in my thoughts!
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Oh, Sweets! Thanks foe keeping us updated. I feel so sick in the stomach and helpless down here in Hobart. I only wish I could give you a hand. It's high time your luck changed, Lovely. Sending you ♥♥♥ from Hobart. J x
ReplyDeleteYou know A-M, you must be in the best spot as I'm sure Julia would be kept out of harm's way, most definitely! Stick with her!!! I hope you feel some comfort from the fact we are all watching, waiting and praying with you. Love and hugs to Brynley and Kristian too xx
ReplyDeletekeep your feet up!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you and all of Brisbane and the surrounding areas. It is so upsetting to see what's happening. I hope you are okay!
ReplyDeleteAll the best A-M. It's gut wrenching stuff, friends of ours on the river at Hawthorne are sandbagging, packing and doing all they can to protect their beautiful newly renovated home, so many tears have been shed by us all, it's not just about the loss, stuff can be replaced, I think it's shock. My thoughts are with you and your boys too A-M, Stay Safe and take Care, Robyn
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