Pollyana

Yep, I know what you mean, all to do with the sudden intense low pressure that moved across. One reason why windows blow in during a cyclone, thats all to do with the low pressure as well. A night that a lot of people will never forget!

ABCDiamond

And, for the benefit of some reading this, how often does this happen in Brisbane ?

Pollyana

What? A microburst, severe storm, intense heavy rain? They all happen from time to time, look at Caboolture last night, 76mm in an hour. I think Dad Again's post above is the best guide -
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...13&postcount=8

Steve2009

I played golf in The Gap this afternoon and it was quite pleasant. It was a bit soggy after yesterday's rain though.

MUST LEAVE UK

Thanks for the info folks. I think I'm suffering from a typical Brit syndrome, that of lack of distance judgement.
I live near Portsmouth / Southampton and for business think nothing of popping up to Birmingham or Manchester.
Looking on a map of Brisbane in particular for some reason, what looks like a 20 minutes drive is more like 45. or is itjust me ??

fish.01

Give an example and maybe we can confirm times?

ABCDiamond

This trip done daily (going to work), actually takes about 45-50 minutes, but with a calculated time of 34 minutes:



This trip done recently on a Saturday morning, took just over 30 minutes, but with a calculated time of 44 minutes:



This trip done by someone recently, took way too long... I think they said about 1 hour, but with a normal calculated time of 3 minutes.



This trip funnily enough took about the same time as it was calculated at, just under 3 hours.




These are our personal actual examples. Others will have different journeys and different experiences.

Chortlepuss

Phew! Must get a faster car... My daily trip from Carindale to city (western suburbs, albeit along Coro drive) takes about half an hour. This is at 7 a.m. but would take longer if later... much faster at weekends tho!

Grayling

Indeed

Some of the travel times quoted on here need to be taken with a big pinch of salt.

It often takes me around 40 minutes to drive from Redlands to Carindale......then add on the worst part of the trip (Carindale to the city) and you can see that a trip time of 45 minutes from Bayside is wildly optimistic......never mind if there is congestion on Old Cleveland road

ABCDiamond

What route do you take ? and what do you drive ? (I assumed the person who mentioned you drive a wheelchair was joking)

I do Victoria Point to Carindale almost every Thursday, and it rarely takes over 30 minutes, sometimes only 25 minutes.

But then, your driving history isn't too good by the looks of it

ABCDiamond

This may come down to what is classed as the City by each person.
How long does it take to cross the City ?

Grayling

What time of day?

I have tried several different routes and they are much the same.

Why don't you tell us the route that will get you from VP to the city in 45 minutes during the times of day most people travel to work?

You tend to be very selective about the details you give.....I am still waiting for the name of your butcher who does such great bargains.

Grayling

What do you call the city?

bcworld

'The City' is about 36km NW of you!

Grayling

It seems it depends on which part of the city you mean

Some variables are 'flexible' in ABC's world