Brisbane Flood - BBQ Thread

[Scott]

Hi Guys,

On the job tomorrow are:

Scott;
DASH GT;
geckoGT;
Dazzler;
SLO AU XR8;
MS33;
Aspro (mate of mine)

Sunday, so far (may need more):

Scott;
DASH GT;
DJM83;
The Monty
Col (mate of mine)
anyone else??

So far, we have the following sorted for Saturday:

Food - (25 bags onion, 300 sausages, 20 loaves bread etc) Scott;
Extra Meat - MS33
Plates, Sauces, Napkins, Sunscreen, Garbage Bags, trays & covers - Scott
Shelter - Scott
Trailer BBQ - DASH GT
Gas - DASH GT & Scott;
Drinks - DASH GT, geckoGT & Dazzler;
Ice - Scott, Dazzler;
Handwash - DASH GT;
Food Gloves - Scott;
Utensils - DASH GT, geckoGT & Scott;
Cupcakes - Mrs DASH GT

Things I can think that we still need:

Chopping boards;
Insect Repellent;
Eski's & Ice - MORE MORE MORE!!!
Hand wash

Sunday, we will need more of the above and may need to take up a collection to help cover costs.

Special thanks to Bryan Byrt Ford, The Gallagher Group and AFF Members for making this simple little idea come to life!

Meeting place is Elite Automotive, map & address HERE.

Meet at 10:30 for 11am departure.

edit - DRESS APPROPRIATELY

Kind of obvious I know, but our health and safety comes first guys.

Things to remember to wear/bring:
Hat;
Sunnies;
Stout boots/shoes;
Long Pants (perhaps bring shorts too incase we're in a suitable area);
I think we have enough drinks to cover us, but if you get the chance bring your own;
We have your food covered;
I have sunscreen & panadol with me;

Remember, this is a private gig. I offer no insurance, coverage or protection and carry no liability over anyone who attends. Everyone who attends does so of their own volition and at their own risk.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Seeyas at Elite.. Ill bring some smaller tongs. I forgot to get handwash.. does anyone else have handwash??

Big thanks to Bryan Byrt ford for supporting us at such late notice.

[SLO AU XR8]

Dazzler said something about handwash on the phone to me earlier on, I can bring an esky and some more ice too! Somehow I don't think Mum would be too happy with me flogging her kitchen gear....

[Scott]

The handwash needs to be the self drying, waterless stuff. If no-one has any, I will try to get some when I pick up the snags & bread tomorrow morning.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Ill bring some insect repellent.

[Road Games]

Hand wash/ aeroguard/ and enthusiasm is covered .. will also buy a dozen choc fun size bags in the morning ...snickers/mars bars/cherry ripes etc

I will grab 5 extra bags of ice for ya Scott....

[Smoke Pursuit]

Make that 200 cupcakes... Lucky i bought her that mixmaster for christmas lol!!

[Scott]

^^ She's a champion

[Scott]

Just hunting through the shed and can't find my tarp (which was going to go over the tent if it rains).

Anyone able to throw one in?

[SLO AU XR8]

I wish I could, the one at ours is at a mates holding down sandbags still....

[Smoke Pursuit]

i havent got any tarps here.. all my stuff is in warwick, including our petrol pressure cleaner...

[Scott]

I have black plastic I can bring - will do good enough.

[xr6turbo2005]

great idea guys. I've only been reading this tonight, and happy to lend a hand tomorrow if you need another helper.

[Spudz27]

If I could be there I would in a second. Best I can do is offer you guys $20 towards your costs. PM me if you like.

[Scott]

Originally Posted by Puffin Fresh

If I could be there I would in a second. Best I can do is offer you guys $20 towards your costs. PM me if you like.

Hi Mate, thanks for your generous offer

I have had quite a few PM's with offers of donations and at this stage I have been declining as I really don't know if we'll be successful. I'd hate to take donations that might have been better spent on the formal appeal sites.

By tomorrow afternoon, I will have a mch better idea of where we are at and if successful will be happy to take donations to replenish for the Sunday shift.

Please, if you are happy to donate, drop your name in here so I know who to contact should things all go to plan.

Thanks again,

Scott

[EB_5.0_WAGON]

so whats the go with what you are doing tomorrow. Is it helping feed workers somewhere or are you going out to help clean up the areas and help feed everyone?

[turboxf]

Originally Posted by Scott

I have black plastic I can bring - will do good enough.

you blokes sound like it is all organised for a great fry up with plenty of supplies for the workers you are going to feed & yourselves.

Have a funfilled 2 days with all the workers doing a community sevice for those in need at this time in there lives.

[SLO AU XR8]

putting on a free feed for those who are out there cleaning up.

[Scott]

Originally Posted by EB_5.0_WAGON

so whats the go with what you are doing tomorrow. Is it helping feed workers somewhere or are you going out to help clean up the areas and help feed everyone?

Hi Mate,

The plan tomorrow is to go to an area that has hungry people in it and give them a sausage sandwich, drink and maybe a cupcake and choccy if rations stretch far enough.

I figured that lots of people would be going home to places that are hot, wet, stink, have no power and rotten food in them... so I thought a BBQ might be nice for them.

At this stage, I have no plans for myself, or any of the other generous forum contributors to clean up, but you never really know until we get there.

An army can't march on an empty stomach...

[smacxr8]

Im also up for helping if you still need it. I can also bring a gazebo marquee thing. Big icebox esky, a few camping chairs. Plus ill have all my tools onboard if they are needed.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Yeh we will see how we go.. Guys just be prepared with closed in shoes and perhaps jeans on just incase we have to lend a hand..

Ive got a gerni here but its a 240v one, no good as I dont awnt anyone risking their lives using power in house that wont have been checked by a qualified electrician.

[EB_5.0_WAGON]

Very true Scott. The reason i asked was i want do my bit and help clean up if i can and I have a 7yr old who is dieing to help as well and the council wont let him. Good Luck with tomorrow. I might see you out there somewhere

[Scott]

Originally Posted by smacxr8

Im also up for helping if you still need it. I can also bring a gazebo marquee thing. Big icebox esky, a few camping chairs. Plus ill have all my tools onboard if they are needed.

Awesome - perhaps later in the day to offer the blokes a bit of a break or cover anyone who has to head off early?

Sunday would be good too, I am starting to think we could run a few kitchens if we could scrape together enough cash for supplies.

The Monty is bringing a heap of meat on Sunday - will need all the other stuff to go with it too.

[Smoke Pursuit]

The other thing guys should we put up some signs on the bbq saying free drink / free bbq just so people dont get sus on us charging money like some assholes have been??

I can print up some A4 sheets to stick tape tomorrow?

[turboxf]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

Yeh we will see how we go.. Guys just be prepared with closed in shoes and perhaps jeans on just incase we have to lend a hand..

Ive got a gerni here but its a 240v one, no good as I dont awnt anyone risking their lives using power in house that wont have been checked by a qualified electrician.

I heard yesterday that no one was allowed to enter a house for clean up if it wasn't checked by a sparky first???????

So why is so many risking themselves in un checked houses?????????

please be careful guys , just do what you intended do & not help with clean up if the house is unsafe electricity wise?????????

[turboxf]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

The other thing guys should we put up some signs on the bbq saying free drink / free bbq just so people dont get sus on us charging money like some assholes have been??

I can print up some A4 sheets to stick tape tomorrow?

yes good idea to do that,


If i lived around there & not been affected by water i would have helped out you blokes at the BBQ & also done the signs on water proof corflute & cut vinyl letters for you, but i don't.

so your A4 sheets will have to do mate as long as the message sends the right vibe it is all good

[Scott]

Good idea Brent, I expect news to travel fast - especially with a few of us spreading the word.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by turboxf

I heard yesterday that no one was allowed to enter a house for clean up if it wasn't checked by a sparky first???????

So why is so many risking themselves in un checked houses?????????

please be careful guys , just do what you intended do & not help with clean up if the house is unsafe electricity wise?????????

Its okay as long as everything in the power box is switched off.. I dont suggest anyone here touch anything electrical...

Originally Posted by Scott

Good idea Brent, I expect news to travel fast - especially with a few of us spreading the word.

What should i put on them mate?

[turboxf]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

Its okay as long as everything in the power box is switched off.. I dont suggest anyone here touch anything electrical...


What should i put on them mate?

Sounds like you know what to do, that is good mate


Drum that into the workers cleaning the houses too if you can in a diplomatic way?

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by turboxf

Sounds like you know what to do, that is good mate


Drum that into the workers cleaning the houses too if you can in a diplomatic way?

The government said they would need a certificate from a sparky before they would reconnect houses neways. I guess the system isnt fool proof tho, there will be houses that get reconnected as soon as the substations are turned back on.

Just another thing that will burden home owners, any electricians out there with nothing to do that can discount for some of these people?? I am just so greatful none of my properties were affected, the small effort and money put towards feeding these people tomorrow is nothing!! Sadly there will be still people going to the magic millions tomorrow without a care in the world...