The Way Things Are

This cyclone is moving so slowly.  It moved 20kms overnight.  Merril found a tracking app. (zoom earth) that shows the path of the storm in relation to where our home is.  I can’t believe how close it passes by.
I just saw someone on the abc who was being interviewed say, “I just want this thing over.”  I know how he feels.
The wind has picked up.  It feels like the next 40 hours or so will show us where we stand after the event.  That is of course if the cyclone does as predicted.  So far it has been way slower than expected.
The loss of power seems to be an issue.  It may end up we will be offline in the not too distant future.
Lol Just saw a guy on Morton Island talk and show footage of the island.  He described it as a “cook” event.  It was so not on script.
I was surprised yesterday to get a phone call from someone I had not seen in over 40 years.  He was doing deliveries and came by for a visit.  It was great to see him.  Among other things we talked about people we both knew.  I had known him in Townsville.
I remember providing him a bike of mine that had chopper handlebars.  It looked really cool.  I see he and his wife on Facebbook.  I appreciated his coming both because it was good to see him and also because it took my mind off the current event for a short while.
Yesterday ended up being a possible “out and about” day.  It was windy   Right now it is windy but ok.  We have just constructed drawers for the new bed.  There will come a time I think where we just hunker down.  While we can we are doing some tuff.  Including having a milo and now is that time!