On a Wind and a Prayer

Cyclone Larry hit far north Queensland (Australia) earlier today, packing winds of around 300 km/hr. Devestation is widespread, including crops, homes. Not sure if any lives were lost (news still coming in).

If you've hung around here any length of time, you'll know I have a farmer friend (well, a bit more than a friend) in that area. He's just managed to check in to say they're OK. Minor house damage, but half a billion's worth in the area. They could be without power for a week, and are on generator rations. They're still checking the dairy herd and property for any other problems.

Please keep these folk in your prayers. It's going to be not only a hard clean-up operation, but will have long-term effects on the economy in that area too.