Sunday Cyclone Charlotte?
As I paid for my groceries this afternoon, I asked the checkout chick if all the newspapers had sold out.
“Yes” she said rather excitedly “because of the cyclone.”
“WHAT!?!” I squealed.
A rather nasty low in the Gulf could develop into a cyclone by Sunday, and it’s headed our way.
Calmness was replaced by quiet panic when I got home. There was some cyclone preparedness kit that we were sent when we moved into our home a year ago. Where is it?? I wondered as I search through all the filing. It mentioned batteries, radio, fill the bath with water (we don’t have a bath so that’s useless info) and put important papers in plastic. There was also something about huddling in your toilet or bathroom for safety. I’m not liking cyclones already.
Image courtesy of the Bureau of Meteorology (click to see current cyclone path)
They’ve even named this one before it’s been born - it will be “Charlotte”, if it ever eventuates.
In some weird psychic co-incidence, I received a letter from my home insurer advising me of a tsunami excess in the event of a claim. (apparently we have to head for higher ground due to our beach proximity). Just wonderful news.
On a far brighter note, I’m sharing my mango cocktail memories of a week ago. You could make this at home yourself - just muddle some mango pulp with some GOOD vodka, pour over ice in a tall glass and then fill with fresh mango juice. Umbrella optional - just devine.
If you look very closely at the bent over palm in the background, you may just see a little monkey….
Here’s a clearer shot below.
When there’s no-one looking, I’m going to attempt shimmying up that tree also!
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oooh! Cyclones are nasty. Hope it doesn’t cause you any damage. Keep a torch handy, any medication have in a waterproof container and take to the bathroom and huddle. Don’t forget your camera. Good luck.
Goodness, that’s a bit scary. We’ve been through a couple of hurricanes in Belize, so I know what it’s like!
Hope it passes without too much bother.
Cyclone kit - make sure you include lots of vodka and mangoes…… I have a permanent “kit” in bits and pieces stashed around the house but don’t bother putting it all together until things get really serious. Instead of filling a bath with water I keep a few 15 litre containers of water in the cupboard. And rather than putting documents in plastic I’ve got a 20 litre plastic container with a waterproof lid that important stuff can be thrown into (Bunnings, check they have an O-ring in the lid).
At the start of every Wet I check the radio and torch batteries and make sure there’s plenty of strong garbage bags about for clothes etc. (stuff like that sells out quick at the supermarket when panic sets in). Have some strong boots or shoes on hand too, you don’t want to be tripping about in thongs if the worst happens and there’s glass and stuff everywhere. Keep your phone batteries charged in case you lose power but still have phone reception.
Apart from that sit back, sip on your mango cocktails and urge Charlotte to visit the NT instead - we’ll send her straight on to WA!
lol…I`m laughing at Tazars comment….
I don`t envy you one little bit…Infact I`d be pooping my pants right about now….I hope for your sake it doesn`t eventuate…..And make sure you don`t forget the alcohol…Plenty of it…
There`s always something when living in the tropics….
That palm tree looks as though it`s seen a few windy days…..
WOW…..well you can always be grateful you have lasted one year without needing this info…
I could be cheeky and suggest ensuring the camera/video are all ready for action (and extra batteries) Well you might need something to do while you are waiting!
I have this image of Tazar, shoo-ing the cyclone over to WA - lets say out to sea instead!
I’m all for shooing cyclones away - you guys have lightened my mood about the whole thing!
Our local supermarket has really gotten into the spirit of things, with batteries, water and candles all highlighted prominently throughout the store. I spent $27 on batteries to power a couple of torches and the radio - lets hope cyclones aren’t too frequent!
The most important kit items (as per Tazar’s instructions) of mangoes and vodka are safely at the ready!
Hope you do not get the full blast…..my brothers, nieces and nephews are at Karumba and and unable to contact them at the present. Ron has the Point Service Station and is not far from the sea so am a little concerned.
A worrying time for you Cindy…..take care…thinking of you all in the North
Batten down the hatches! Good luck with the cyclone. Think Perth is the exact opposite to Cyclone Charlotte. Hope you had a good Christmas and all is well in the north. Love to all.
Hi Elizabeth,
We’re rather damp, but that’s about all thank goodness. We saw Karumba on the news tonight, they copped a bit of wind and water. Hope your relatives weathered everything OK.
Margie,
Have seen your rather warm conditions way out west. At least you don’t have 98% humidity (the reading at 3pm today!) The Tropics certainly keeps us on our toes!
Ah Queensland…. beautiful one day perfect the next