Last Friday evening, following a day of very high humidity....Melbourne was lashed with what we believe, was the tail end of Cyclone Yasi, in a storm that we will not forget in a long time...
We had such torrential rain that, without any warning, caused flash flooding in so many areas that homes and business premises were flooded, roads were impassable, and many cars and people were left stranded.
Our hearts were still with the people of Queensland as they tried to come to terms with first the floods and then the cyclone...and without a doubt there was no comparison between what we have had and what the people of Queensland have endured.
We were very lucky,our home came off quite lightly with only minimal damage ,...as the wall in our family room became a "water wall" It was then a towels . mop and bucket job to keep in front of the flow of water,,,WHEW !!!!.... No the water in the bucket is not dirty,,,see the dark blue towel....it was a new one...I sure am glad i did not wash it with others,,,the colour ran....Oh My !!!....When the rain had slowed down and the water was mopped up....DH and I just had time for a coffee,,,,Then it was take 2 .The rain came down so fast and we started again...Our street by this time was a river and we were very touched, as being the "seniors" in our little street a couple of the younger guys paddled through"the river" to check to see if we were OK....That was so nice of them and very much appreciated..
The shop that I work in was also flooded out but glad to say not a lot of stock was lost..and a couple of very kind gentlemen came to the rescue to mop it out....
The shop that I work in was also flooded out but glad to say not a lot of stock was lost..and a couple of very kind gentlemen came to the rescue to mop it out....
This week i have managed 3 flowers for my garden ...I am so sorry that I have not been able to visit all my fellow gardeners on One Flower Wednesday,and hope that you understand. I hope to do better this week,One Flower Wednesday is hosted each week by the lovely Karen at Journey of a Quilter.
I did manage to get 2 other Hexie Flowers made. and these were a thank you for Joanne at Possum Blossom Patchwork
One also for Jane
at Inchy Hexagon Flower Swap
at Inchy Hexagon Flower SwapI hope that wherever you are ,you are well and Happy
Take Care
Kate x
All of your hexie flowers are beautiful! I'm glad to hear that your home did not receive any damage from the storm!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you didn't have too much damage from the flooding , so much devastation in your country . Your hexies are sweet especially love the butterflies .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful butterfly love all your hexagons.
ReplyDeleteyou were so lucky with the floods it could have been worse. we were lucky in Mackay as well just missed out on Yasi we got tail winds no damage.
dollyhugs.
Dear Kate, I love my butterfly hexie, Thank you. I am glad to see you and your home safe.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you didn't sustain too much damage. I can't imagine what a flood would be like to deal with. Your flowers are lovely, I love the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you are suvived from Yasi. I've heard all about it on the news all over, and been wondering how you Augie girls are doing there... You will remember these three blooms you made along with the stories about Yasi. Your another flower from the swap looks very nice, too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous hexies. Glad you didn't have a lot of damage to your home Kate. Love the butterfly hexagon. So cute. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers Kate and I am glad you are safe. So sad all the damage.
ReplyDeleteHi Kate;how pleased you must be that you have wooden floors and not carpet - so pleased you didn't suffer too much damage. I'm surprised you got a chance to make hexies ;-) they are all very cute and doesn't fussy cutting turn out well. Take care.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you had water in your home but it's nice to know you have considerate young people in your area.
ReplyDeleteLovely hexie flowers ... the butterflies are especially sweet!
I've been looking around, and I love al your hexies. That butterfly one is beautiful. I'm glad you didn't suffer too much damage. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteWow, I feel for you dealing with all the rain and water. How nice of your younger neighbors to be so concerned about you! And you still managed some flowers? They are very pretty! Wishing for better times for you and all those in similar circumstances.
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