moneypenny20

Even the rats would be hiding. What tune?

Bix

It sounds like "I did it my way"

scrawni

Stay safe Derek, we are thinking of you and all our friends in your area. It's all abit sureal. x

Bix

It really is.

Beginning to sound like there's a train going overhead.

sue5665

Hi Guys,

Hope u all keep safe.....our thoughts from the Uk are with you all.

Watching live
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/test222223435432e

Bix

Ayup Sue.
Means a lot for you to venture here especially for that.
Thank you

jimtrish

Its a big train Bix as its down here too....oooh lights going on and off now! I heard chirping at my door, opened it up and a soaked loorikeet was sat there....went to bring it in but it managed to fly off...poor little bugger.
take care xx

scrawni

Aw, that's sad Been thinking about all the wildlife and animals left to fend for themselves. I don't think people could take them to the evacuation centres.

Bix

Yeah same here Trish - on and off on and off! Not long now b4 it goes completely is my guess! Then the real fun starts eh!
Our thoughts are with you mate and we hope we all get thru this one unscathed! Gill over and out

odyssey

I know and don't forget the damage to habitats. I know people are more important than animals but surely compassion says that we help each other. for so many families their pet is a member and not being able to take them changes the decision making. I saw a heart wrenching excerpt with an elderly lady and her dog.

for me my dog comes with me. my children come first but I think being made to leave my family pet is inhumane. I can understand the logistical nightmare and the safety of the masses at the centres but there has to be an answer. How can you leave your charges behind?

my husband would have to stay of course to look after him. I would feel forced to donate him to the cause.

If anyone is affected by this tragedy (flood or cyclone) and is forced to leave their pet - please pm me if I am near enough to help

bcworld

Track map just updated:

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml

Puts the centre line near Mission Beach now by the looks of it...my favourite spot around there...hope there are some Cassowaries left in the end!

Map shows the most destructive winds would probably not quite make it into Cairns.

Kelli28

Thinking of you all in NQ it must be terrifying, I remember getting in a bit of a sweat over hamish a few yr ago and that didint even make land!

Stay safe everyone

scrubbedexpat097

Thinking of you guys....similar feelings when we sat through Hurricane Ike two years ago. Gets pretty scary. Stay safe

Pollyana

The eye crossing right now over Mission Beach.

Rete

Offering my prayers up to a non-entity for your safety during Cyclone Yasi.

Hoping to see all of you back here when it is over sighing a great big "Phew" of relief.