Bloody Brisbane Weather

So, on Thursday we got hit by a massive storm, it even took me by surprise by just how powerful it was. One lightning strike hit the tree across the road, causing it to fall onto the power lines. Both covered the road and forced the street to close. The surge blew damaged the wire connected to our units and blew the whole fuse system in place. Whole thing had to be replaced.  Finally, we have just got power back within the last hour (today being Saturday night). Luckily nothing seems to have been damaged by the surge. The wind and rain were so heavy however and despite keeping the windows closed, water poured into the bedroom through the windows. Hopefully the worst we'll see from that is a slight mould problem (that can be easily fixed).

On the positive side, I got to meet many of the neighbours and our unit block has been quick to help each other out.