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Title: Flood Watch
Post by: speewa158 on March 05, 2012, 06:37:14 PM
To all Swaggers that are in Flood in Vic or Southern NSW hang in there . We watch , we pray for you . After the water reccedes  & we can get to you I can bring my preasurec cleaner to help in the clean up if you want the help  .  Your call  , Anybody that has a few spare days that can be a help could well be handy .
A catch up with a cause   
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: Black Diamond on March 05, 2012, 06:43:17 PM
Well said Jamie, times like these the Aussie spirit comes out :cup:
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: gunna on March 05, 2012, 06:47:08 PM
Good work speewa
As Black Diamond said nothing like the aussie spirit
 :cheers: sheeds
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: baldheadedgit on March 05, 2012, 06:51:50 PM
Aussie spirit.???? VB.?

 :cheers:

good on ya mate..

BHG
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: KevinD4D on March 05, 2012, 07:05:37 PM
X 2 what speewa158 said. It was Qld's turn last year and we loved the support...Good luck guys.
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: briann532 on March 05, 2012, 07:36:37 PM
Aussie spirit is unique. Good on you Speewa.
I'll echo his sentiments if I may.

Now Speewa, I'm really sorry to hi-jack this, but I read reports that there were people falsely collecting for the SES............
Makes my bourbon filled blood boil >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

These oxygen thieves should be hung drawn and quartered.

Sick besterds!!!! A lot of us are happy to help in the good old aussie spirit, but this is just plain sick.

I also wish you all well and hope you find stability soon.

Best wishes
Brian

(P.S. - Speewa, is the 158 at the end of your signature, your age???)  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: singo-26 on March 05, 2012, 07:43:50 PM

(P.S. - Speewa, is the 158 at the end of your signature, your age???)  ;D ;D ;D



No it's the year he was born BC. :P :P :P
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: Blueroo on March 05, 2012, 07:52:35 PM
We just drove down from Bris to Melbourne on the inland Newell Hwy route and are currently at Seymore near Melbourne.
When we got to Parkes on sunday the Newell Hwy was closed by flood between Forbes and West Wyalong and about to get worse with more closures. We didnt want to get stuck there so we turned left at Parkes and headed to Young via Canowindra and Cowra.  We were lucky to get through that way as the Cowra/Young road had only just reopened. Lots of damage to roads and train lines.
We then finished the trip easily down the Hume. At Gundegai the river was incredibley high. There is soooo much water.
Our heart goes out to the people affected by the floods.
cheers
stue
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: speewa158 on March 05, 2012, 08:10:03 PM

Brian

(P.S. - Speewa, is the 158 at the end of your signature, your age???)  ;D ;D ;D
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No mate .. 15 day . 1st month , 58th Year    :cheers:
May the Karma CT park upon the scammers neither reigons   :-* >:D >:D
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: gunna on March 05, 2012, 09:11:27 PM
G/Day all
This link is for the Riverina & ACT Flood Update on Facebook
Lots Of Pic's of Lot's of Water
 :cheers: sheeds

http://www.facebook.com/RiverinaFloodUpdate/photos (http://www.facebook.com/RiverinaFloodUpdate/photos)

Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: Snow on March 05, 2012, 09:21:30 PM
Plenty of dams overflowing. This the new half built enlarged Cotter dam is still going over since it started spilling over last Thursday night.
The dam wall is currently 40 metres high.

http://www.actew.com.au/Our%20Projects/Enlarged%20Cotter%20Dam/DamCam.aspx (http://www.actew.com.au/Our%20Projects/Enlarged%20Cotter%20Dam/DamCam.aspx)
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: gunna on March 06, 2012, 08:52:59 PM
Not Far of the old mark
hope everyone is safe
 :cheers: sheeds
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: hargs on March 06, 2012, 09:02:37 PM
think it peaked a few cm short of that record,........We are  :angel: :angel: :angel:on a hill here, watched it all unfold, had neighbours to stay.......reached top step of their place, very lucky. No one alive as seen a flood here like we have had.
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: HEM19X on March 07, 2012, 02:18:05 AM
Brian

(P.S. - Speewa, is the 158 at the end of your signature, your age???)  ;D ;D ;D

No mate .. 15 day . 1st month , 58th Year    :cheers:
May the Karma CT park upon the scammers neither reigons   :-* >:D >:D

Jamie, thought it might have been you latest breath test reading - LOL
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: Big Nath on March 07, 2012, 07:53:31 AM
And a BIG

THANKYOU

to all SES volunteers involved.

Cheers!!

Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: flamingo on March 07, 2012, 06:57:08 PM
  Well said Speewa! I hope the insurance companies cough up quickly and dont stuff people around.  :cup: Phil
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: Fivid on March 07, 2012, 07:09:03 PM
To all Swaggers that are in Flood in Vic or Southern NSW hang in there . We watch , we pray for you . After the water reccedes  & we can get to you I can bring my preasurec cleaner to help in the clean up if you want the help  .  Your call  , Anybody that has a few spare days that can be a help could well be handy .
A catch up with a cause

Excellent idea Jamie offering some assistance, we have to work weekdays and SWMBO is working the next couple of Saturdays as well but I could help out.  Being a builder I have a few tools and bits n pieces that could be handy such as a large generator, etc and a deep 8x6 tandem trailer.  Have you any plans of where to provide help or been in touch with anyone who is organising volunteers?

Post up some details whan you can and I will also ask around our 4wd club and see if I can get some more hands on board.

 :cheers:
Dave
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: albany_nomads on March 07, 2012, 08:20:28 PM
Been watching the news  and cripes thats a lot of water covering the Eastern States
Stay safe you folks in the flood zone
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: Blue Bravo on March 08, 2012, 09:11:18 AM
Been watching and am disturbed at the number of 4wd's getting into trouble including a couple of lost lives. A snorkel doesn't make a submarine. Take care if you are in the flood areas but keep away from water crossings please.
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: Bird on March 08, 2012, 10:53:33 AM
Bugger.... :(

http://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/homes-go-under-as-floods-breach-levee-at-nathalia-20120308-1ul4p.html (http://www.theage.com.au/environment/weather/homes-go-under-as-floods-breach-levee-at-nathalia-20120308-1ul4p.html)


I find it fairly sad that only 35 members of the defence force are assisting with sandbagging... surely theres a few 100 more around the place doing SFA that could be choppered in to assist...
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: Big Nath on March 09, 2012, 08:02:20 AM
Flood Water Crossing, country style!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=janfyzt4Qyk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=janfyzt4Qyk#)

Cheers
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: speewa158 on March 10, 2012, 08:01:47 PM
The point I am trying to drive is simply I have a pressure cleaner & the want to help out .
If any Swaggers need help  PM me  . & its on the way  :cheers:
I will have accommodation in tow
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: MarkGU on March 10, 2012, 08:06:28 PM
The point I am trying to drive is simply I have a pressure cleaner & the want to help out .
If any Swaggers need help  PM me  . & its on the way  :cheers:
I will have accommodation in tow
(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-score010.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: speewa158 on March 10, 2012, 08:10:15 PM
Thanks :cheers:
Title: Re: Flood Watch
Post by: jeeps on March 11, 2012, 11:57:51 AM
I just arrived back from helping with the flood recovery at Mitchell. You can't believe what they went through until you see it. The nicest people out there, they didn't deserve it but they're made of tough grit and still manage to smile.

Cheers