BrisVenice
As a child, I always wanted to live in a city during a flood. I thought it'd be so much fun to swim and boat everywhere, and to stomp around in knee deep water. Watching the news, I've been watching footage of rural towns that have been decimated by the floods. I remember being in New Orleans and not understanding the full extent of the floods, until the friend I was staying with took me inside to dhow me the full extent of the damage to her home. Looking at the waterline that was up to the bottom of the windows, I suddenly realised that all the power points (power outlets) were beneath the waterline - the whole house needed to be re-wired.
The damage to the water table, the ground (agriculture is going to be screwed for potentially several years), the foundations of several major buildings are now in question. Two days ago, Triple J were talking about all the flooding in Queensland, and how, "Melbourne, never to be outdone, was also having flood warnings". Yes Melbourne, I name you for this, it's your fault that Brisbane has gone, "screw you Melbourne, this is MY story/turn to be in the spotlight".
I've just moved into a new home in Bowen Hills. The media would have you believe that it's ground zero for the floods, and some parts are indeed underwater. But as the name would suggest, I'm on a hill, so I'm well out of harms way for flooding. The biggest impact is food. Some staple supplies haven't been able to get here to make deliveries so several outlets are all out of said products. Everyone seems to be out of milk. Supermarkets, servos, everyone. The meat section was bare. All that was left was pet mince and a few random items. Thankfully, few people were willing to slum it to try soy milk so I was able to get *something*. I waited until 7:30 to venture out to get food and the streets were deserted. Navigation is now based on which streets are on higher ground.
My heart goes out to the people that are in the process of battling to save their homes and belongings. The "well-to-do" types that can afford river-front property have insurance and will be fine. But there are a lot of people that are doing it tough that can't afford insurance that are now facing having to say goodbye to their worldly goods.
The removalists that are moving my stuff from Canberra to BrisVenice spent all day yesterday packing their truck with my stuff, with no knowledge of the status of their home in Logan, near the river.
So now I'm off to go in search of a Supermarket that isn't flooded to see if any supplies have made it through. Apparently people have been treating this like it's the apocalypse and stocking up. I expect I may have to fight off granny for the last dozen eggs, and I'm considering protective gear. But I should be fine, if for no other reSon than because I have a can opener:
Come the apocalypse, the person with the can opener shall be QUEEN!
X-D
xoxox
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