Just looking in to say hello, thank Endless for his efforts over...

Just looking in to say hello, thank Endless for his efforts over the last week and to say that I should be ready for Monday.

Been through hell over the last few days. The storms that lashed NSW on Tuesday knocked out our power, heating and hot water until this morning. Sub-zero temperatures overnight, two boys under three to keep warm and entertained... miserable. So much for resting my shoulder post-surgery! Got through it thanks to relatives and friends.

Town still looks like a warzone. The SES are next door sawing up the 60-foot tree that took out our washing line, fence and just missed the house. We were lucky; some friends have three trees on their roof.

Obviously couldn't trade, so I'm slowly catching up on the week's events and prepping for Monday. Great to have this thread as a resource.