Brisbane Flood - BBQ Thread Sunday (Day 2) - Page 3

Scott · 17-01-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecraft

I'll take my hat off to those that put in a full day today... it is crazy hot and summer is finally here....

Me too, much hotter today than it has been.

You know what I noticed after running a full blown cook-up in the QLD Summer heat with water/rubbish/sweat & stench everywhere?

There were no flies. None.

Where the hell are they??

Racecraft · 17-01-2011, 05:11 PM

I think the rain has keep them away, the 'cooler' weather and saturated breeding spots may have something to do with it.. Same as the mozzies... For summer to date the mozzies are not as bad as previous years..

I really am guessing but with weather like today they will be spawning everywhere imho.

XR5T_Brissy · 17-01-2011, 05:30 PM

Hi guys,
I am back from day 2 of helping the poor people of Graceville.
Today we set about cleaning an older couples house.
I have to tell you, I am 6ft1 and I was having trouble getting the gurni up high enough to blast the water marks and mud off the wall. Holy crap! I reckon it missed the ceiling by about 7cm to 10cm. We were in that house from 8am to 3.30pm. I have some before and after shots I will show you so you can see how something small like this makes such a huge difference to peoples spirits. The lady commented that "she finally felt like her house was starting to come alive again now that the mud and brown stains have gone" That made me smile cause it confirmed we had made a difference, just as the AFF team did yesterday at the BBQ and XR6 water wagon

As I am a total noob on this forum I will work out how to post pics and show you a few before and after shots.
Once again, great effort yesterday guys and gals. If you need any more help with anything please let me know.
Cheers
Damo
PS Every muscle in my body hurts, and my back is killing me, but I would do it again in a flash

Scott · 17-01-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by XR5T_Brissy

I am back from day 2 of helping the poor people of Graceville.

Hey Damo, great work mate. I didn't go into that home yesterday but can imagine how grotty it must have been.

The people in there have had two life changing events in the space of a week, first the flood of water - then the flood of people trying to help fix it.

Thanks again for yesterday too - you must be completely shagged.

**DJM83** · 17-01-2011, 06:06 PM

Great work Damo again on your efforts mate, i almost pulled a sick day today so i could come along i really wished i could have.
I cannot give out anymore to anyone that was involved as i have reached my limit but i will remember who you are and i will do it.
Luke some of those pics really do show some of the extent i guess you need to see it to realise how bag it was.
You guys are all legends in my eyes

The Monty · 17-01-2011, 06:25 PM

Scott, all of the sausages are available over the counter, except those beef and pork fat ones, but there is usually some that are sitting around
We are at Chefs Partner, Morningside. Its @ 30 Manton street. Just say that you had some sausages that Josh bought to the Flood BBQ do, and they should know what Im talking about. If you go before 12pm, just ask for me, and I can come out.
Josh

**DJM83** · 17-01-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monty

Scott, all of the sausages are available over the counter, except those beef and pork fat ones, but there is usually some that are sitting around
We are at Chefs Partner, Morningside. Its @ 30 Manton street. Just say that you had some sausages that Josh bought to the Flood BBQ do, and they should know what Im talking about. If you go before 12pm, just ask for me, and I can come out.
Josh

They were fantastic, great effort mate

XR5T_Brissy · 17-01-2011, 07:30 PM

Thanks guys

And I agree, those were grouse sausages

Sam_Boss260 · 17-01-2011, 08:09 PM

Damn Josh I'll have to come and try these sausages now !!

SLO AU XR8 · 17-01-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam_Boss260

Damn Josh I'll have to come and try these sausages now !!

I know!!! It's tempting for me too!

XR5T_Brissy · 17-01-2011, 09:05 PM

Guys, I know he is too humble to admit it, but Josh walked around in the stifling heat dragging an esky on wheels to the places the ute couldnt go, and he just didnt stop. He kept refilling the esky and going back out again. Legend mate, seriously.... Thats what you are...
PS And I am not just saying that because the sausages were grouse lol

The Monty · 17-01-2011, 09:14 PM

ms33 did the same as me, Im no different to you guys. Although I can barely walk today as my hips feel like they are 90 years old, lol.

**DJM83** · 17-01-2011, 09:23 PM

This thread makes me proud to be an Aussie and even more so an adopted QUEENSLANDER.

XR5T_Brissy · 17-01-2011, 09:39 PM

Yeah me to Dallas, Im feeling like a Queenslander too, but sorry guys.... GO THE BLUES, GO THE SWANNIES. GO THE ROOSTERS

Ha ha ha

SLO AU XR8 · 17-01-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monty

ms33 did the same as me, Im no different to you guys. Although I can barely walk today as my hips feel like they are 90 years old, lol.

geckoGT, Dazzler and DASH GT did the exact same thing on Saturday. ms33 did it aswell in the afternoon.

Scott · 18-01-2011, 12:45 AM

^^ Correct.

It was a much easier gig running the BBQ than walking the streets with one arm forever being pulled into the ground by a full esky in pretty terrible conditions.

I can say, that we were very lucky to only need to chip in, rather that actually walk a mile in less fortunate shoes.

In the fullness of time, when we have covered some more ground, I will start a thread outlining what each of our members and mates contributed to our meager offering of help.

We have more to do before we can let this go....

Offers of donations continue to roll in from AFF members and I am prepared to start arranging another effort in the coming days as more specific needs come to light.

It had seemed that ladies "bits and pieces" were high on the list but I ran into several opposing views today.

I am reluctant to "organise" anyone to go into peoples homes, work in dangerous conditions and deal with other peoples lives and belongings in a physical sense. There is a responsibility that comes with such an undertaking that I am not prepared to take either on behalf of home owners, our members or myself.

If members here are keen for me to arrange another couple of days in a similar vein to what we have already done, I am more than happy to do so and will work out a plan, likely with DASH GT, to bring it home again.

Any takers?

SLO AU XR8 · 18-01-2011, 02:03 AM

I might be able to get out and do another days helping, depends on when.

Road Games · 18-01-2011, 09:17 AM

Doesn't look likely for me at this stage Scott.. i have months worth of weekend work lined up bringing drowned cars/engines back to life , well trying to anyway...
It may be a hit miss as i dont have any auto-electrical skills but i can only try , Repco have offered me a very good deal on all the filters and oil etc i need , im not charging the people affected otherwise i would donate that money as well ..
Daz...

tweeked · 18-01-2011, 09:42 AM

Hi Scott,

I am happy to offer to supply the barbecue with food and drinks for a couple of days via our business. Give me a shopping list and we will have it delivered to wherever you want to set up. PM me if it will help.

Jon

Scott · 18-01-2011, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tweeked

Hi Scott,

I am happy to offer to supply the barbecue with food and drinks for a couple of days via our business. Give me a shopping list and we will have it delivered to wherever you want to set up. PM me if it will help.

Jon

Hi Jon,

That is a great offer mate and I will be in touch.

Cheers, Scott.

The Monty · 18-01-2011, 01:10 PM

Depending on the day, Im keen to go again. Australia day might be a good day to aim for?? We will have a better idea of what is needed, and what services are needed, and in what areas.

my_gxl · 18-01-2011, 04:34 PM

Sounds like a motorised esky is needed.

XR5T_Brissy · 18-01-2011, 06:17 PM

Im happy to keep helping where I can Scott

Here are the before and after shots of the house we helped clean yesterday. Take note of the high water mark, unbelievable!!

Before

After

Before

After

**DJM83** · 18-01-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott

^^ Correct.

It was a much easier gig running the BBQ than walking the streets with one arm forever being pulled into the ground by a full esky in pretty terrible conditions.

I can say, that we were very lucky to only need to chip in, rather that actually walk a mile in less fortunate shoes.

In the fullness of time, when we have covered some more ground, I will start a thread outlining what each of our members and mates contributed to our meager offering of help.

We have more to do before we can let this go....

Offers of donations continue to roll in from AFF members and I am prepared to start arranging another effort in the coming days as more specific needs come to light.

It had seemed that ladies "bits and pieces" were high on the list but I ran into several opposing views today.

I am reluctant to "organise" anyone to go into peoples homes, work in dangerous conditions and deal with other peoples lives and belongings in a physical sense. There is a responsibility that comes with such an undertaking that I am not prepared to take either on behalf of home owners, our members or myself.

If members here are keen for me to arrange another couple of days in a similar vein to what we have already done, I am more than happy to do so and will work out a plan, likely with DASH GT, to bring it home again.

Any takers?

Depending on the day ill put my hand up.

Sam_Boss260 · 18-01-2011, 06:36 PM

Agreed gents, depending on the day, I would like to help.

Scott · 18-01-2011, 06:39 PM

Hey Damo - won't all those walls need to be stripped to get the mud out?

XR5T_Brissy · 18-01-2011, 06:50 PM

Its was actually an asbestos house Scott, and they used some sort of super paint lol, most of it came up looking fine which was suprising. The owners are going to wait and see how it pans out once the place dries out a bit

But how much nicer is it to be in a clean house

It made the owners smile, they felt it was coming back to life again

The Monty · 18-01-2011, 06:50 PM

Excelent job Damo, you done awesome.

Scott · 18-01-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by XR5T_Brissy

Its was actually an asbestos house Scott, and they used some sort of super paint lol, most of it came up looking fine which was suprising. The owners are going to wait and see how it pans out once the place dries out a bit

But how much nicer is it to be in a clean house

It made the owners smile, they felt it was coming back to life again

Well regardless of what happens in future, you are dead right - it does look dramatically better and remarkably unlike a flood just about destroyed it.

Top job mate.

Road Games · 18-01-2011, 07:17 PM

Damn he got some mad decorating skills ...