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Location Date Geraldton 1366239600 Kalbarri 1366153200 Carnarvon 1365980400 Coral Bay 1365807600 Point Samson 1365721200 Port Hedland 
1360195200 Perth 1343430000 -
Location Date Thu, 21 March 2013
1363897020 Thu, 07 February 2013 1360238400
Hi,
I am back.
Firstly I would like to say thankyou to all those people who phoned, emailed and text to see if Cheryl and I were ok during the cyclone.
I must say, it was a bit of a learning curve, preparing for the cyclone. The people up here are very well trained in preparing for them. Cyclone Rusty at one stage was heading straight for Port Hedland, which meant we could have been in serious trouble. I was already in serious trouble because we were couped up in the house for 3 days, and I forgot to buy Cheryls wine on Monday.
Preparing for a cyclone is quite daunting. At work everything is moved inside, and lifted off the ground to ensure there is no water damage. The shed is then closed up to minimise any damage. The harbour was closed early Sunday, and all the ships were cleared as quickly as possible on the high tides. At home we put all our electrical stuff in wardrobes on shelves, and taped up all the windows. (Cheryl went down to the supermarket today to get some stuff to remove the tape!. By the time I get that done the next bloody cyclone will be here.
However, in all seriousness it was scary being couped up in the house with Cheryl for 3 days. I am sure she would have preferred for me to be back at work.
As it turned out, the cyclone went to the Pardoo roadhouse, dropped about 300mm of rain, blew a few buidlings down and continued on into the interior. It was Pardoos 2nd cyclone in less than a year. Port Hedland was very lucky.
I have included some picture of the damage we received.
I am back.
Firstly I would like to say thankyou to all those people who phoned, emailed and text to see if Cheryl and I were ok during the cyclone.
I must say, it was a bit of a learning curve, preparing for the cyclone. The people up here are very well trained in preparing for them. Cyclone Rusty at one stage was heading straight for Port Hedland, which meant we could have been in serious trouble. I was already in serious trouble because we were couped up in the house for 3 days, and I forgot to buy Cheryls wine on Monday.
Preparing for a cyclone is quite daunting. At work everything is moved inside, and lifted off the ground to ensure there is no water damage. The shed is then closed up to minimise any damage. The harbour was closed early Sunday, and all the ships were cleared as quickly as possible on the high tides. At home we put all our electrical stuff in wardrobes on shelves, and taped up all the windows. (Cheryl went down to the supermarket today to get some stuff to remove the tape!. By the time I get that done the next bloody cyclone will be here.
However, in all seriousness it was scary being couped up in the house with Cheryl for 3 days. I am sure she would have preferred for me to be back at work.
As it turned out, the cyclone went to the Pardoo roadhouse, dropped about 300mm of rain, blew a few buidlings down and continued on into the interior. It was Pardoos 2nd cyclone in less than a year. Port Hedland was very lucky.
I have included some picture of the damage we received.
- comments
Trish Kapor Paul thought they were getting excited about nothing, he said 'Wait until Glenn eats something that gives him wind'...hahaha!!! Love the blogg :)
Tina Whitton Hi Guys So glad to hear that all is well with you both and I was relieved when I heard on TV that the cyclone had missed Port Hedland so I knew you would be OK. Cliff and I are going through a bad time at the moment as my son and his wife are splitting after almost 25 years of marriage. Its been a real roller coaster of emotions especially for our granddaughters, the youngest is taking it really hard. Anyway must dash have heaps of work to do. Glad you are both well and look forward to seeing you on one of your trips to Perth.
lou On the upside Glenn, you weren't shut in a house with her wine deprived sister. That could have got really ugly!
Kate and Milton Loved your blog. It can only get better!