'Super Typhoon' may affect HKG on Monday 23 September

[samh004]

I don't understand why you'd want to see that?

Perspective is different when you're a teenager and don't want to go to school the next day

 

[Simo]

I use to live in NQ and use to get excited about Cyclones.

But as a adult do not like them at all.

 

[docjames]

Fair enough, but you'd also be old enough (back then) to have a perspective on the upset they cause to people's lives.

But I also get the "no school" perspective.

 

[jetlagger]

It is often an education to experience nature in its raw talent.
Within Philipppines.. I have often experienced many Typhoons first hand., with much cautiousness & respect..
I am all the very much wiser as a result.

 

[Sprucegoose]

unfortunately not. at least 25 people killed by the typhoon.

they were mainlanders........

 

[jetlagger]

they were mainlanders........

What's the meaning about mainlanders?

 

[cross]

What's the meaning about mainlanders?

Mainland Chinese, Chinese people from mianland China rather than Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan etc.

 

[jetlagger]

Mainland Chinese, Chinese people from mianland China rather than Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan etc.

Ok.. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[drron]

The remnants of the storm due to affect Thailand tomorrow.Hoping no flight disruptions as we are due to fly back to SYD.

 

[jetlagger]

The remnants of the storm due to affect Thailand tomorrow.Hoping no flight disruptions as we are due to fly back to SYD.

Happy & safe flighting..

 

[Starinc]

we are flying QF 128 on Tues 24th and have points upgraded approved so very happy

 

[TheEmu]

I use to live in NQ and use to get excited about Cyclones.

But as a adult do not like them at all.

It is often an education to experience nature in its raw talent.
Within Philipppines.. I have often experienced many Typhoons first hand., with much cautiousness & respect..
I am all the very much wiser as a result.

Still live in NQ (when I'm not here in mainland China...) and cyclones are very exciting but not in a nice way.
I've been through a few. During Yasi I got a bit complacent with our rock-solid old Queenslander's ability to stand up to a bit of a blow and sat on the (well-sheltered) deck, calming ale in hand, to watch the truly awesome show (the big lemon-scented gum's ability to flex with the wind was just as impressive as the house's determination to resist it). My observation and admiration lasted until a large piece of the neighbour's roof went skating across the deck roof just above me.
Much self-admonishment accompanied my rapid retreat.
Exactly as you say, jetlagger, caution and respect = wisdom (and maybe a slightly longer life!) but I must admit that it was an unforgettable experience to sit and watch nature unleash her fury all around me.