The ghost of Vaianu

[toprob]

Late in the week I had decided just to give up on my plans for a road trip, what with the price of fuel and the flakey ferries. So I thought I'd just buy an Xbox, grab a game pass, and settle down in front of the big screen for the winter. I checked the stores online, and the one I wanted was available at The Warehouse, Upper Hutt, so I got up bright and early yesterday morning, after a wild night of wind and rain, to treat myself.

Didn't get far, this is our driveway.


I have no idea when it'll be cleared, there's a lot of work to do over the hill in Stokes Valley, which had major flooding, so this won't be a priority. The slip originated on the council reserve above the house, so I guess it's their responsibility. At the moment my son is putting in steps down to the neighbours, so at least we can walk out, I might end up taking the train into Upper Hutt.

[Splitpin]

Bloody hell Rob And Im sure you will be checking the met ....not looking good for you right into Wednesday.
Take care

[toprob]

Yes, an orange rain warning for 31 hours from 11am tomorrow.
The council had a look today, but it does seem like there's no real procedure for something like this -- it ended up with my son and daughter-in-law negotiating right there on the driveway. Although they didn't stand a chance against the daughter-in-law. Hopefully we'll see their contractors in the next clear spell, whenever that may be.
This reminds me of after the earthquakes, I'd had a long run of relationship and health issues, then it seemed like you couldn't even rely on the solid ground. If I wake up tomorrow and the northern hemisphere is a nuclear wasteland, I'll be very depressed.
Fingers crossed.

[Charl]

Better than being fried, do remember to count your blessings

[cowpatz]

Bugger that is a mess. Did the Hutt get any of the thunderstorm rain this morning' or was it more Wellington central?
I hope that you get normal operations soon.