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Old 10-01-2011, 09:25 AM
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Just spoke with Ponders - he has had over 200mm rainfall in last 24h, he is flooded in and has no power - he is into the icecream and steaks before they go off! That new mount he has is a rain magnet
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Old 10-01-2011, 09:30 AM
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We have had over 160mm rain over 24hours, but the water has gone down quite a bit
the photo of the sign post shows how high the water got at its peak which was about midnight.
The picture of me shows what a well dressed "Water Reporter"
wears to bring you the news
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Old 10-01-2011, 09:35 AM
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My electronic weather station said we got 46,9mm ,but my glass vial registered 71mm
So, Ron, why do you think there was such a large discrepancy between your glass and electronic rain gauges? I was thinking of purchasing a weather station and want to know which brands are reliable at or below a price point of about $500. Any advice?

Richard.
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Old 10-01-2011, 05:35 PM
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re storms

We had 8 inches of rain here yesterday,the Blackbutt Range (D'Agulair Hwy)

is closed due to mud slides,and I have been told may be for a few days.We lost power,just so much rain,it ran into everything.

Taromeo Creek is roaring (see image),lots of furniture/bedding and matresses floating past.The local saw mill has had the front fence ripped away by raging waters,I never thought living 430 m above sea level,on a mountain range,would be an issue as far as flooding waters go!

Yesterday's 8 inches was a record.

I do hope we see some sun soon.

Cheers Chris
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Old 12-01-2011, 05:54 PM
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Managed to get out today for the first time since last Saturday
Had no power or phone since Monday
But all is back on now
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Old 12-01-2011, 07:07 PM
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Welcome back to your online world Ron.
Glad you managed to finally get out. : )
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Old 12-01-2011, 07:50 PM
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Glad you weren't stuck for any longer Ron. How did the barbecues go?
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Old 12-01-2011, 08:02 PM
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Paul, Had Pizza on Monday on the BBQ and Steak last night
My little three way Fridge kept all my food nearly frozen so I am not to bad off
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Old 16-01-2011, 11:11 PM
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Heck Ron, we've been trying to outdo you all week down here. I've only just got power back this afternoon - off since Wed. Houses flooded from a dozen houses down the street onwards.
I really need to see some stars ......!
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Old 16-01-2011, 11:29 PM
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Heck Ron, we've been trying to outdo you all week down here. I've only just got power back this afternoon - off since Wed. Houses flooded from a dozen houses down the street onwards.
I really need to see some stars ......!
Good to see you Back Rob, I hope all is OK
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Old 18-01-2011, 12:30 AM
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Thanks Ron. Glad you've come through fine too.

Heck, I hope Suzy and family are ok. Oxley has been an inland sea for days.
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Old 18-01-2011, 12:34 AM
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Thanks Ron. Glad you've come through fine too.

Heck, I hope Suzy and family are ok. Oxley has been an inland sea for days.
Rob Suzy and family are fine, they live at Archerfield and the flood passed them by
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Old 18-01-2011, 01:05 AM
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Glad to see you missed the mud Rob, I was hoping it was just power.
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Old 18-01-2011, 07:55 PM
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Glad to see you missed the mud Rob, I was hoping it was just power.

Thanks Robin. Quite a few people at work got hit bad, but we're still in one piece.
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