I am the new owner of a swimming pool, It was once known as my backyard but since the rain has arrived it looks like a giant sludge filled water park. I am hoping our trampoline won;t start floating past my bedroom window.
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The rain makes life feel glum, everything is dark, dreary and drizzly. The kids can't play outside, heck the kids can't even go to school! what a great first week back.
January last year, Queensland saw the worst floods in a long time. Lives were lost, people were injured, homes were destroyed and it left so many people with much heart ache.
Queensland has been fighting over the year, homes have been rebuilt and confidence has grown. Sadly It seems we are in for another kicker.
Our family didn't suffer too badly, our laundry did flood and alot of clothing was ruined but nothing too serious.
I have been keeping my eyes on the Queensland Education Department's face book page. Alot of parents have been worried about school and road closures. Although South Brisbane isn't affected too much at present, I have kept my kids home from school for the past two days. Not only is there a risk of creeks and rivers overflowing there is also the risk of sick kids. Kids trudging along with soaking sneakers and uniforms (umbrellas and coats only do so much).
Jman has periodic asthma, the cold air brings it on quite strongly and then he develops bronchitis and pneumonia. It's scary when you hear the bark like cough from a child with bronchitis. I would really prefer these guys didn't get sick so soon into the school year.
Floods are scary, My mum lived through the '74 flood's and has always had a great fear of large amounts of water. Although she was only young she and her parents camped in their roof for a week awaiting rescue.
It dumbfounds me how people still take risks when the floods are around. Driving through high waters and then crying when their cars stall or fill with water. People being rescued from storm water drains and river banks. Water is serious business! It can drown you, fools!!! If it doesn't drown you it can create injury and disease.
Is that worth risking your life driving over a creek to pop to the shop?
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Fellow Queenslanders please be safe, be cautious. Listen to your gut and stay safe!!
NSW - We know your pain, keep tough!!
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