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No.4 grandchild rang me this morning at 0630. Very grumpy because it seems certain that today's soccer is 'off' (Yass). Seems very unlikely that the field will not be closed. Told me that one of her classmates has floodwater in the house, lives somewhere along Dogtrap Rd, I believe.
Would you believe it!
My next door neighbor called me again this afternoon to pull him out of the same creek. Different crossing, and his ute this time. But he was panicking - the place was only about 10-20m from where the creek joins the Talbragar River, which was rising at about 30cm/hr - and the water was already almost up to the ute's sills.
As it turned out I did not pull him out, his son turned up shortly after I got there and pulled him out backwards from the other side of the creek. It was actually a rather silly place to try to cross the creek, especially in a 2wd ute, as there is a sand ledge this side about 30cm high.
He was trying to get a mob of sheep across the bridge over the river before it went under.
When I first started driving across water over here many years ago it was drummed into me by the old farmers and fencing guys that the single most important consideration in where you cross is the exit from the water. If you get this wrong you are screwed no matter how well the entry bit and crossing bit goes.Quote:
Originally Posted by JDNSW
Exactly!
BOM is predicting storms and flooding from NT all the way to Tasmania. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of what you need to know
BOM is predicting storms and flooding from NT all the way to Tasmania. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown of what you need to know - ABC News
Tiny issue is some idiot booked to ride over the Westgate bridge- Geelong... 'around the bay in a day' Do I wear a wet suit on my bike? [bigrolf] 210km is a bit nuts? I may miss my motor bike and wet suite before I get home!
I have a boat if you gents and ladies need it[bigwhistle]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRTum8Ue5Ks&t=3s
Just what we need,good weather for Ducks.
Anyway,we are lucky we live on top of a hill.[bigsmile1]
Your epidermis is waterproof, ND! Although, nude cycling may be a bit uncomfortable in the saddle.Quote:
Originally Posted by NavyDiver
Hang on! Didn't they have a nude bicycle event in Melbourne recently? Were you there?
My bare backside is hairy and scary Satich A bit boney has been commented [biggrin] I would not do that to peopleQuote:
Originally Posted by Saitch
"Three successive weather systems are posing a risk of widespread flooding in NSW, as heavy showers drench already swollen rivers and push dams above capacity"
NSW is being greedy! Take care all
We have available space in our water tanks.
However, our planned weekend camping at Gordon Country could be a bit damp.
Ducks don't like the rain, only the result.Quote:
Originally Posted by scarry