Must admit I scoffed at all the hype. Looking at the rain in it I figgered over fast but I was fooled. A lot came along behind and we we're perfectly situated to get it. A fair bit of slamimg wind, driving rain and noises off into the night. Reminded me of Cyclone Joy when living in Port and watching my sliding glass doors flex in and out and swore never again will I have those. We gave up on the verandah and spent the time behind the heavy sliding barn doors on foam beds on the floor. Will be awhile before we assess things but the landline and ADSL2 have performed perfectly. Rain gauge filled up, obviously so it's anyone's guess, I think Daintree is sitting on 400+mm.
I did think shutting down the ferry a bit precipitous but when road after road was closed I figgered one should be where one wants to sit it out by 24 hours before. Have got sourdough rye rolls baking, and a chilli in the crock pot so we're doing fine. Just a pity we're still not recovered from the Influenza A that knocked us over some starting third of the month.
The silence is to be savoured...even de boidies are holding their breaths.