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RAIN IN MACKAY
« on: January 04, 2017, 03:22:41 AM »


 According to BOM we have received aprox. 138mm since 9.00 am yesterday..... :cup:....but the poor cane growers are still whinging.. :'(


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Re: RAIN IN MACKAY
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2017, 05:41:41 AM »
Quote from: tracker on January 04, 2017, 03:22:41 AM

 According to BOM we have received aprox. 138mm since 9.00 am yesterday..... :cup:....but the poor cane growers are still whinging.. :'(


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Good rain cleanses the soul, and tops up the reservoirs needed by the breweries to make beer and whisky
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« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2017, 07:31:19 AM »
Quote from: ScarpsD40 on January 04, 2017, 05:41:41 AM
Good rain cleanses the soul, and tops up the reservoirs needed by the breweries to make beer and whisky

  Couldn't agree more Scarps.........Rainfall is now....155mm

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Re: RAIN IN MACKAY
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2017, 07:33:29 AM »
Quote from: tracker on January 04, 2017, 03:22:41 AM

 According to BOM we have received aprox. 138mm since 9.00 am yesterday..... :cup:....but the poor cane growers are still whinging.. :'(


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As the son of one of those whinging cane farmers, all I can say is that you would be whinging too if you had to leave thousands of dollars of crop in the paddock.

Not all farmers whine about the rain.  Mine certainly doesn't.
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2017, 08:27:03 AM »
Lol!
I grew up with a whole bunch of cane farmers sons.
Plant a crop on a flood plane, then complain when it goes under water....

It's too wet. :( It's too dry. :( It's too hot. :( It's too cold. :( Every season is terrible. :(
Still managed to buy brand new V8 cruisers, SS commodore utes and massive reef boats though.

I've been watching the radar in your area, and a bit further west. Looks like there's been some good falls up there. You can bet everyone up in Brownsville will be wishing you send some of that rain their way. Sounds like they're in a bit of strife with their water supply at the moment.
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2017, 08:44:38 AM »
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...is now 155mm
Whachoo complaininbout... standard morning in Melbourne
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2017, 10:35:05 AM »
Quote from: Pete79 on January 04, 2017, 08:27:03 AM
Still managed to buy brand new V8 cruisers, SS commodore utes and massive reef boats though.

plenty that didn't/couldn't too...

the rain is very welcome at my place and plenty of farmer's properties around the district, i can assure you...

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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2017, 11:28:38 AM »
Quote from: paceman on January 04, 2017, 07:33:29 AM
As the son of one of those whinging cane farmers, all I can say is that you would be whinging too if you had to leave thousands of dollars of crop in the paddock.

Not all farmers whine about the rain.  Mine certainly doesn't.

   Paul Schembri is not a good speaker for the growers..... He is the aim of my rant.... He's a shocker.
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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2017, 11:50:38 AM »
Quote from: tracker on January 04, 2017, 11:28:38 AM
   Paul Schembri is not a good speaker for the growers..... He is the aim of my rant.... He's a shocker.

no argument there...
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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2017, 12:14:47 PM »
Quote from: tracker on January 04, 2017, 11:28:38 AM
   Paul Schembri is not a good speaker for the growers..... He is the aim of my rant.... He's a shocker.
Thats interesting. I have no connection to the industry or the man himself but have found him to be an articulate communicator & thought his ire on the news last night was directed purely at the mills & having a brother who does work in one of them can confirm that the mills have not kept up required maintenance for a few years now, hence the growers disdain not necessarily the weather.

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« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2017, 01:47:14 PM »
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Thats interesting. I have no connection to the industry or the man himself but have found him to be an articulate communicator & thought his ire on the news last night was directed purely at the mills & having a brother who does work in one of them can confirm that the mills have not kept up required maintenance for a few years now, hence the growers disdain not necessarily the weather.

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                 Did not indicate he wasn't an articulate speaker.....i never pinpointed the news report of which you  speak......i simply expressed my opinion that he was not a good speaker for the growers..... :-*
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« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2017, 02:11:56 PM »
Quote from: tracker on January 04, 2017, 01:47:14 PM
                 Did not indicate he wasn't an articulate speaker.....i never pinpointed the news report of which you  speak......i simply expressed my opinion that he was not a good speaker for the growers..... :-*
Which sorta says you think he doesn't articulate the "growers" message.
You threw his name in there after quoting pacemans post about "whinging growers", so thought you may have been referring to him on last nights news 😉

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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2017, 02:37:52 PM »
Quote from: Moggy on January 04, 2017, 02:11:56 PM
Which sorta says you think he doesn't articulate the "growers" message.
You threw his name in there after quoting pacemans post about "whinging growers", so thought you may have been referring to him on last nights news 😉

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    No mate....never saw the news last night..... :'(
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Re: RAIN IN MACKAY
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2017, 10:54:21 AM »
Cyclone preparation Mackay style
1.secure loose items in yard.
2. Prepare evacuation kit.
3. Stock up on fuel for genny
4. Secure windward windows.
5. Stock up water & food
6. Check on neighbours.


7. Take a 6 pack up to the beach & watch this baby blow.



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« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2017, 11:31:07 AM »
Mackays lucky.  They will just get a bit of wind and rain..Ayr to Proserpine are gunna take a belting.  Big looking bastard for sure.
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« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2017, 12:09:42 PM »
mmmmm   Just had another look at the path.  Mackay might not be so lucky.  Hope your all prepared. Cat 4 can do some serious damage. Been through a few and I just hope people are not too complacent. Good luck to allin its path and stay safe.
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« Reply #17 on: March 27, 2017, 12:10:33 PM »
Quote from: Bigfish on March 27, 2017, 11:31:07 AM
Mackays lucky.  They will just get a bit of wind and rain..Ayr to Proserpine are gunna take a belting.  Big looking bastard for sure.

   Wish i was as sure as you are........ Not looking real good.


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« Reply #18 on: March 27, 2017, 12:25:55 PM »
US naval website has it bearing towards cape hillsborough, if correct, we're in deep Shit
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« Reply #19 on: March 27, 2017, 01:18:54 PM »
Quote from: Moggy on March 27, 2017, 12:25:55 PM
US naval website has it bearing towards cape hillsborough, if correct, we're in deep Shit



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« Reply #20 on: March 27, 2017, 01:20:40 PM »
Good luck everyone
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« Reply #21 on: March 27, 2017, 02:07:45 PM »
Quote from: Moggy on March 27, 2017, 12:25:55 PM
US naval website has it bearing towards cape hillsborough, if correct, we're in deep Shit


link?

last update i saw (7am this morning) was still up north-ish:



next update due at 270900Z (7pm tonight)


have only seen cape hillsborough mentioned in the update as the southern extent of the very destructive core warning area...

latest tracking map has it crossing right over bowen, as at 2pm:

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml
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« Reply #22 on: March 27, 2017, 02:18:34 PM »
Its more to do with with the "bearing" or movement was indicated at 250 deg which is more south-southwest
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« Reply #23 on: March 27, 2017, 02:19:31 PM »
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« Reply #24 on: March 27, 2017, 02:21:04 PM »
Stay safe y'all and batton down the hatches.
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