chunder down under

Still raining. Apparently there is a tropical cyclone to the north (somewhere around the Gulf of Carpentaria) and people are obviously worried enough about it to put an "Emergency Action Guide" about how to survive cyclones through the letter box. We are advised to "Stay home. Stay calm. Stay safe." and "listen to our battery powered radio". Or just hide under our beds and pray. We are also advised to "take shelter in a strong section of the building, perhaps a bathrooom". Considering the whole house is built on stilts out of wood with flimsy walls and the bathroom is outside I would not rate my chances highly. Also, worryingly after the tsunami, cyclones bring coastal surges up to 2 - 5 metres above sea level. Judging by the supplied map, most of Cairns (built on reclaimed flood plain) including where I live is under 2m above sea level, so it could be time to explore the roof. Whatever, theres been warnings before and no cyclone so no one seems too worried.

Actually had a night at home last night as my shift at the bar was cancelled. Annoyingly I was told while I was there playing pool and drinking (with Glen, another co-worker, among others) after my shift at the internet cafe. They had one too many people on that night and as I was there it saved them having to phone anyone up or cancel them on the door, so going there was not a good move on my part. I'm next in on the night before Australia Day when they have given out 2500 free tickets so it will be quite busy.

Back at "work" again now in the internet cafe...