Currently sitting in what used to be the eye of #CycloneDebbie all the rain and wind just stopped (comparatively speaking).... All that stuff south-east of the purple dot is what went over me.

Went to check on the house. A couple of leaks here and there, but for the most part we're ok. LOTs of water around the house but so far it's staying out.

While i was checking upstairs, I noticed the neighbours behind us sweeping water. The guy saw me and yelled something gesturing, but I couldn't hear over the roaring downpour.

I climbed up the back fence and he was most displeased with all the water I was "responsible" for sending to them. The woman had a crack at me for distracting them and for "not doing my gutte...Read more

The park on my street, is now a river. All the kids are home safe and dry. Moat building around the house. Sprung a couple of minor leaks, but nothing too bad, place is holding yup VERY well.

Julie-Anne

Gavin Brook ;) This reminded me of something you might say.

Sometimes I feel like I desperately need to download some of the experiences and things I have learned onto other's who are noobs at being parents in the hope that maybe I can make their lives easier; and also to push back somewhat against the tidal wave of failed parental strategies I see in society today.

I think most parents make life unnecessarily hard for themselves and set unrealistic expectations on themselves. I also think that many strategies employed by parents of the current generation are actually based around their own narcissistic tendencies;...Read more

I don't actually agree with Jackie Lambie on most things; BUT KUDOS TO HER - for voicing the pain of so many.

Wonderful WONDERFUL advise - a must read! Especially if you are prone to anxiety. Cc: Julie-Anne Angell

Xander Angell

Who's got stairs? We do! #AngellReno