Merry Christmas

[Keith Webb]

Well down here in Melbourne it was hot and sweaty for most of the day then we scored a white Christmas after all with a massive hailstorm.



Which was then followed by flash flooding.



In fact we were actually cut off by floodwaters for the first time in over 20 years.

A Christmas day to remember.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

Well down here in Melbourne it was hot and sweaty for most of the day then we scored a white Christmas after all with a massive hailstorm.

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Crikey,Keith, totally the opposite of what I would have expected, but that old saying about Melbourne, all four seasons in one day!

[malcolm erik bogaert]

from a very warm north-northumberland seasons greetings to all MLU all over the world..just got myself a nice little mazda diesel engined lightweight for xmas plus catering trailer...cheers malcolm

[Ryan]

Meanwhile 100kms south of Keith we had blue skies with sun and warmth and a light wind. Not a drop of rain. We watched the news in amazement.

Hoping all had a fun and happy Christmas.

[Keith Webb]

The local fire brigade did something spectacular with their truck:

Link

The link is a video.

[hrpearce]

We saw it on the news tonight. The snorkel seals must be in good nick but what about the pump on the back they breath just above the tray.

[Richard Farrant]

I see the passenger opened the door as they emerged, to drain the cab

[Phil Waterman]

What was the rest of the story? As the text points out this was not a planned fording, I would say the crew had no idea how deep the water was when they started in. But once in the drive just kept his foot down, wonder how close they came to the top of the snorkel? The two guys in back were obviously getting ready to swim for it when their seats went under.

Good work for a lucky crew, in perspective they probably were not in any more danger than a regular emergency run on clear dry day. People not yielding to emergency vehicles or not hearing them is probably a much greater risk.

Thanks for sharing the video

Cheers Phil

[hrpearce]

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

wonder how close they came to the top of the snorkel?



Cheers Phil

The snorkel was still at least 30cm above the water it breaths a fiew cm's below the top of the roof.

[Keith Webb]

The interesting thing is they didn't need to go through it as there was an alternative route they could have taken, and being locals they would have known that. I think you're right, they were caught out by how deep it was, not having experienced anything like it before.
Belinda had to work and was turned back a couple of times by the fire crews as she tried to find a way home, finally arriving via a neighbour's driveway.

Originally Posted by Phil Waterman

What was the rest of the story? As the text points out this was not a planned fording, I would say the crew had no idea how deep the water was when they started in. But once in the drive just kept his foot down, wonder how close they came to the top of the snorkel? The two guys in back were obviously getting ready to swim for it when their seats went under.

Good work for a lucky crew, in perspective they probably were not in any more danger than a regular emergency run on clear dry day. People not yielding to emergency vehicles or not hearing them is probably a much greater risk.

Thanks for sharing the video

Cheers Phil

[Howard]

I like how the wipers are on 'intermitant' while almost totally submerged!

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

The local fire brigade did something spectacular with their truck:

Link

The link is a video.

Keith..

Leave it up to the Nips to get it right..but they should be careful where they drive it..some fisherman is libel to stick a harpoon in it and try to eat it...
Have a great New Year..first..!!