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The Final Word On The Storm

Well, I hope this is the last thing I will have to write about the “super cell” storm which struck Canberra on Tuesday night (27 February 2007). This article serves as my summary to not only my information on the storm, but my pick of the photos floating about on other websites about the storm.

But first, the local television news coverage was quite excellent last night, firstly at 6pm it was Win News with Jessica Good once again filling in for Peter Leonard. Features pictures of the storm, the cleanup, and the toll to many businesses.

Then at 7pm, ABC News with Virginia Haussegger, features more pictures of the storm and the cleanup, a bit more info than Win on the ESA’s excuse for not warning anyone, and also pictures (sourced from Seven News) of a similar storm which hit Sydney yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.

My description of the events of the storm, as well as photos of the aftermath can be found here [2].

There are some very good photos on other websites as well, click the links to go to their photos.
Ampersand Duck [3]
Loadedog [4] (Warning: Photos towards the end of the gallery are “not safe for work”, eg. would warrant an adult only rating if it were television, or possibly a late night SBS spot).
The RiotACT [5]
2 Blog or not to Blog [6]
Two peas, no pod [7]

Thank you to everyone who has emailed me to thank me for my photos, and a really big thank you to everyone for not sending me the set of photos that were emailed to just about every other website in Canberra.

Samuel

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#1 Comment By John B1_B5 On March 1, 2007 @ 10:40 am

“Win News with Jessica Good once again filling in for Peter Leonard” ……. filling in ? Dammit ! – I thought ‘ole slackback’ had
retired.

#2 Comment By Samuel On March 1, 2007 @ 3:53 pm

Well to the best of my knowledge she is filling in, but I will double check that information for you John.

#3 Comment By Samuel On March 1, 2007 @ 3:58 pm

I can now confirm that Peter Leonard is on leave, Jessica Good is filling in.

I thought you liked Mr. Leonard John.

#4 Comment By John B1_B5 On March 1, 2007 @ 4:18 pm

Well, I don’t dislike him, but he’s been there as long as Phil
Small, and I think it’s time for a change !

Last week, there was as ‘all girl’ news presentation, including
the newsreader, the sports presenter, and the weather presenter.

Made a pleasant change – too bad it wasn’t permanent .

#5 Comment By Samuel On March 1, 2007 @ 4:34 pm

Win certainly have plenty of talent lurking in the wings.

#6 Comment By John B1_B5 On March 3, 2007 @ 12:16 pm

I’m not sure “lurking” is the appropriate word ……

Anyway, I’ve gotta get moving, I’m having roast ampersand duck
for lunch.

#7 Comment By Samuel On March 3, 2007 @ 12:19 pm

Floating, hiding, reporting, singing or screaming perhaps?

#8 Comment By John B1_B5 On March 3, 2007 @ 3:21 pm

Yes, one of those.
Next Saturday I’ll be having barbecued ampersand duck for lunch.
(The electric grille draws a current of 10 ampersands) .

#9 Comment By Samuel On March 3, 2007 @ 3:44 pm

Must take a lot of typewriters to keep that thing powered!

#10 Comment By John_Barnes On March 3, 2007 @ 10:04 pm

& & & & & & & & & &

#11 Comment By Bearded Clam On March 4, 2007 @ 2:09 pm

What is the connection between ampersands and the storm?

#12 Comment By Samuel On March 4, 2007 @ 2:16 pm

John made quite an amusing joke out of the name “Ampersand Duck” and the joke carried on from there.

#13 Comment By Bearded Clam On March 4, 2007 @ 2:24 pm

Ive never eaten ampersand duck. John, can you provide a recipie?

#14 Comment By John B1_B5 On March 4, 2007 @ 3:04 pm

Try clicking on “Ampersand Duck’s” link.

#15 Comment By Bearded Clam On March 5, 2007 @ 7:41 pm

I did. No recipie. John…?