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Title: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 07:47:18 PM
:t1929:



We got hit by a lightning strike last night.



Major damage.  ac_crying



But the best part is that it blew TWO holes out of a TILED floor on a concrete foundation. Not even a hand grenade could do that.



Mother nature was clearly pissed at us.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 07:49:40 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop":t1929:



We got hit by a lightning strike last night.



Major damage.  ac_crying



But the best part is that it blew TWO holes out of a TILED floor on a concrete foundation. Not even a hand grenade could do that.



Mother nature was clearly pissed at us.

Oh my goodness Bricktop..



Thankfully you and anyone else under your roof at the time is unharmed.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 08:02:18 PM
No-one hurt.



We're looking at something around $25,000 damage to home and contents. But that will rise.



I have no idea how they're going to fix the floor. It took a massive hit in 2 places.



Most of our major electrical appliances are dead.



It even knocked out the internet connection AT THE NODE.



In other words, the surge hit our modem, travelled back along the line to the node and melted the whole thing.



Unbelievable force.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 03, 2019, 08:19:57 PM
Get pictures...



You need to tell this story on Storm Chasers....
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 03, 2019, 10:34:48 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"No-one hurt.



We're looking at something around $25,000 damage to home and contents. But that will rise.



I have no idea how they're going to fix the floor. It took a massive hit in 2 places.



Most of our major electrical appliances are dead.



It even knocked out the internet connection AT THE NODE.



In other words, the surge hit our modem, travelled back along the line to the node and melted the whole thing.



Unbelievable force.

That's terrible. I don't know anyone who has sustained lightning damage. And you had a lot of damage from the strike of lightning.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 03, 2019, 10:37:38 PM
It's a catastrophe. Most of our electrical devices are dead.



The shrapnel damage is astonishing. When it hit it sounded like a bomb had detonated, but we had no idea of the damage until the morning.



A house 2 doors down also suffered minor damage. But we got the brunt of it.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Frood on March 03, 2019, 10:49:49 PM
Was your Realdoll plugged in at the time?
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 12:05:43 AM
Looks like hell is coming twice.



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Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 12:07:31 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"It's a catastrophe. Most of our electrical devices are dead.



The shrapnel damage is astonishing. When it hit it sounded like a bomb had detonated, but we had no idea of the damage until the morning.



A house 2 doors down also suffered minor damage. But we got the brunt of it.

I don't know what to say Bricktop.

 :shock:
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 04, 2019, 12:43:30 AM
It's cool. We have insurance and the assessor will be out bright and early in the morning.



As bad as it seems, I think of those poor souls in the recent Queensland floods, and those caught in bushfires and I'm reminded this is easily resolved and we'll move on with no disruption.



It's just a pain to have to go through all the insurance rigmarole and homegoods replacement.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 04, 2019, 01:03:25 AM
Don't you have an earth thingy running from your roof to the ground incase you are struck?
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 01:06:51 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop":t1929:



We got hit by a lightning strike last night.



Major damage.  ac_crying



But the best part is that it blew TWO holes out of a TILED floor on a concrete foundation. Not even a hand grenade could do that.



Mother nature was clearly pissed at us.

Jesus H brother. That is the shits.



It's colder than a whore's heart for more than half the year on my farm. But, I have never had any weather related damage to to my house or any out buildings. I've weather related crop damage, but that's an occupational hazard.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: realgrimm on March 04, 2019, 09:02:48 AM
Had this happen to me on a smaller scale fried my Modem ,TV even the PC monitor ,since then I run all my electronics thru  surge protector power bars
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 10:27:31 AM
Quote from: "realgrimm"Had this happen to me on a smaller scale fried my Modem ,TV even the PC monitor ,since then I run all my electronics thru  surge protector power bars

ULINE Canada sells them..



I never thought we had any need of them, but after reading your story and of course Bricktop's maybe I should reconsider.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 04, 2019, 05:17:13 PM
A surge protector won't help against a direct hit by lightning. They are there to protect against power surges through the electrical grid.



A lightning strike hits the house with hundreds of thousands of volts in an explosive jolt.



Seriously, it felt like the house was hit by a missile. I asked the electrician why our surge protector failed and he said nothing could protect against a direct hit that drove holes into solid tile and concrete.



But the important thing is no-one was hurt, not even the pooch.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 05:44:55 PM
Having physical disconnects is all one can do. Or lightening rods, which aren't very common anymore. Getting replacement bulbs is also sometimes tricky.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 05:53:10 PM
I take that back. They've gone hi tech and it's Aussie.

http://www.ldu.com.au/prevectron_lightning_protection_system.html
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 05:54:43 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"A surge protector won't help against a direct hit by lightning. They are there to protect against power surges through the electrical grid.



A lightning strike hits the house with hundreds of thousands of volts in an explosive jolt.



Seriously, it felt like the house was hit by a missile. I asked the electrician why our surge protector failed and he said nothing could protect against a direct hit that drove holes into solid tile and concrete.



But the important thing is no-one was hurt, not even the pooch.

Oh.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 04, 2019, 05:57:27 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"A surge protector won't help against a direct hit by lightning. They are there to protect against power surges through the electrical grid.



A lightning strike hits the house with hundreds of thousands of volts in an explosive jolt.



Seriously, it felt like the house was hit by a missile. I asked the electrician why our surge protector failed and he said nothing could protect against a direct hit that drove holes into solid tile and concrete.



But the important thing is no-one was hurt, not even the pooch.


Yep... My grapevine was hit but not a direct bolt and the crack was straight over my head forcing me to go inside... when I joined a fb group and showed the evidence, a well known expert called me a liar... that spun my head in, I went into full flame and troll mode, got kicked out of the group and banned... so I made my own group.... that group is going strong. Lightning comes up from the ground too.... my grapevines are staked with metal pegs.





The experts said my pictures are the resulting of a "rolling lens"... but there was not one bolt but TWO bolts and and thankfully, I have the original vid where strike and thunder sound together and the "microwaved" branch of a perfect grapevine without blemish expect the struck piece... I just went on the group to warn people to be careful.





You were lucky no one was injured or worse.... You were instinctively worried about lightning... Imagine if you took my advice and tried to capture some. You'd be dead now... so God was obviously sending you a message NOT to film lightning. That's how I'm looking at it.





This is the rolling lens that they said I faked which is untrue... it's not fake but definitely I later found out is a "rolling lens" problem.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh0H_nIe8Dw





Original footage in real time but it was the LATTER strike... that was the problem... It's a mintute after the first so be patient..



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xITOAaoq0Rc&t=1s





Here is the grape vine several hours later... The expert said my grapevine was injured enough...(the wanker is WRONG)



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Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 06:07:58 PM
Quote from: "caskur"
Quote from: "Bricktop"A surge protector won't help against a direct hit by lightning. They are there to protect against power surges through the electrical grid.



A lightning strike hits the house with hundreds of thousands of volts in an explosive jolt.



Seriously, it felt like the house was hit by a missile. I asked the electrician why our surge protector failed and he said nothing could protect against a direct hit that drove holes into solid tile and concrete.



But the important thing is no-one was hurt, not even the pooch.


Yep... My grapevine was hit but not a direct volt and the crack was straight over my head forcing me to go inside... when I joined a fb group and showed the evidence, a well known expert called me a liar... that spun my head in, I went into full flame and troll mode, got kicked out of the group and banned... so I made my own group.... that group is going strong. Lightning comes up from the ground too.... my grapevines are staked with metal pegs.





The experts said my pictures are the resulting of a "rolling lens"... but there was not one bolt but TWO bolts and and thankfully, I have the original vid where strike and thunder sound together and the "microwaved" branch of a perfect grapevine without blemish expect the struck piece... I just went on the group to warn people to be careful.





You were lucky no one was injured or worse.... You were instinctively worried about lightning... Imagine if you took my advice and tried to capture some. You'd be dead now... so God was obviously sending you a message NOT to film lightning. That's how I'm looking at it.





This is the rolling lens that they said I faked which is untrue... it's not fake but definitely I later found out is a "rolling lens" problem.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh0H_nIe8Dw





Original footage in real time but it was the LATTER strike... that was the problem... It's a mintute after the first so be patient..



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xITOAaoq0Rc&t=1s





Here is the grape vine several hours later... The expert said my grapevine was injured enough...(the wanker is WRONG)



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Oh my goodness caskur.

 :shock:
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 04, 2019, 06:37:38 PM
Just found another hole in the concrete floor in the corner of the garage, right next to the garage door guide rail. No guesses needed as to why it grounded there...



Right next to the Honda S2000!!!!



Some debris on the car, but otherwise unharmed.



Whew.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 04, 2019, 06:47:43 PM
This thread isn't about what happened to me but it's my area of novice expertise (ha ha).. They (my lightning groupies) said something about metal... I was explaining to them how lightning comes up out of the ground (most of the people hadn't really heard that) but it does. So then Kurt reminded me the grapevines were staked with metal piping... The only thing I don't have a picture of is the leaves on the vine 3 hours after the strike where only the edges were browned. It wasn't until the end of the day the whole length of vine was dead.... And a branch of the tree was dead but it took me two years to notice a branch of the tree died a slow death.





In effect we all were right... they were right about this "rolling lens" problem... And I was right about being struck but it was on the SECOND strike that was the probable cause...The strike that cracked over my roof and woke up the sleeping members on my house.



Metal stake under the dead branch..
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 04, 2019, 06:50:13 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Just found another hole in the concrete floor in the corner of the garage, right next to the garage door guide rail. No guesses needed as to why it grounded there...



Right next to the Honda S2000!!!!



Some debris on the car, but otherwise unharmed.



Whew.


What has happened to you is a BIG news event...





You can earn money on this story.





You need to photograph everything...





The lightning junkies love this stuff and they need stories like this to warn people.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 06:56:23 PM
That's a lot of damage to Bricktop's house, but it could have been a lot worse. And already life is returning to normal.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 04, 2019, 07:16:04 PM
fb weatherzone has lightning from Adelaide yesterday...



https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157174420769166&set=pcb.467968360404707&type=3&theater&ifg=1
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 04, 2019, 08:09:15 PM
Quote from: "caskur"


What has happened to you is a BIG news event...





You can earn money on this story.


If any media turned up to investigate the strike I would tell them, politely, to fuck off.



Our woes are not for them to use to sell newspapers or advertising space on TV.



Money from the media is dirty money.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 04, 2019, 08:17:26 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "caskur"


What has happened to you is a BIG news event...





You can earn money on this story.


If any media turned up to investigate the strike I would tell them, politely, to fuck off.



Our woes are not for them to use to sell newspapers or advertising space on TV.



Money from the media is dirty money.


OK... I understand your position.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 08:18:44 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "caskur"


What has happened to you is a BIG news event...





You can earn money on this story.


If any media turned up to investigate the strike I would tell them, politely, to fuck off.



Our woes are not for them to use to sell newspapers or advertising space on TV.



Money from the media is dirty money.

I know you'd give those vultures hell tiger. acc_hugz
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 04, 2019, 08:53:23 PM
How awful. Still, it is good news that no one was hurt inside your house.



Jupiter has sent you a warning.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 04, 2019, 09:22:40 PM
God of Thunder is Thor...



Tho thorry.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 04, 2019, 09:49:11 PM
Please don't preach to me about Mythology. You can preach to me about matters I am not well-versed in. I know my Greek and Roman Gods. To the Romans, Jupiter was the equivalent of the Greek Zeus. In all my mythology books, Jupiter or Zeus held the lightning in his mighty hands. A thunder did not hit Bricktop's property, did it?
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 09:49:58 PM
Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"How awful. Still, it is good news that no one was hurt inside your house.



Jupiter has sent you a warning.

 :smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 04, 2019, 09:55:08 PM
Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"How awful. Still, it is good news that no one was hurt inside your house.



Jupiter has sent you a warning.


Warning about WHAT?



What do I have to do or not do? He didn't leave a note or messages carved into the floor!!!
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 04, 2019, 10:23:38 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"How awful. Still, it is good news that no one was hurt inside your house.



Jupiter has sent you a warning.


Warning about WHAT?



What do I have to do or not do? He didn't leave a note or messages carved into the floor!!!

I had to evacuate my house a few years ago because of flooding..



I know what you are going through.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 04, 2019, 10:43:50 PM
I think we're in a better situation than flooding. In flooding, it's not just the property damage, it's the cleanup and mess.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Frood on March 04, 2019, 10:55:29 PM
Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"Please don't preach to me about Mythology. You can preach to me about matters I am not well-versed in. I know my Greek and Roman Gods. To the Romans, Jupiter was the equivalent of the Greek Zeus. In all my mythology books, Jupiter or Zeus held the lightning in his mighty hands. A thunder did not hit Bricktop's property, did it?


 :laugh:



You tell her!  :smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 04, 2019, 11:10:57 PM
Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"Please don't preach to me about Mythology. You can preach to me about matters I am not well-versed in. I know my Greek and Roman Gods. To the Romans, Jupiter was the equivalent of the Greek Zeus. In all my mythology books, Jupiter or Zeus held the lightning in his mighty hands. A thunder did not hit Bricktop's property, did it?


Shut it woman...



I was having a joke. DUH!~
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 04, 2019, 11:19:58 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"I think we're in a better situation than flooding. In flooding, it's not just the property damage, it's the cleanup and mess.




Are you unnerved by what happened?
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 04, 2019, 11:24:53 PM
Can we please move this off topic posts to RR?



Thanks.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: cc on March 05, 2019, 01:41:03 AM
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"Was your Realdoll plugged in at the time?




I don't even want to think about the repercussions if he was using her





seriously.  sorry about damage - glad you and all are OK
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Frood on March 05, 2019, 01:56:23 AM
Quote from: "cc"
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"Was your Realdoll plugged in at the time?




I don't even want to think about the repercussions if he was using her





seriously.  sorry about damage - glad you and all are OK


 :MG_216:



Last quivers?
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 05, 2019, 11:57:17 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Can we please move this off topic posts to RR?



Thanks.

okie dokie.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 05, 2019, 05:17:20 PM
Oops. My bad.



I meant the off topic posts only.



The topic is main thread, I think.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 06, 2019, 09:59:05 PM
Well, our insurance guys are on the ball. They've already ordered a new oven and air conditioning unit for next week.



Happily, no hot days are forecast for a week or so, only cold weather...25C.



We can wear sweaters during that time.



Just the three items so far...a/c, oven and pool equipment have kicked over $11K.



I cannot believe people who don't insure.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 06, 2019, 10:09:29 PM
:thumbup:
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 06, 2019, 10:10:45 PM
Quote from: "caskur"
Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"Please don't preach to me about Mythology. You can preach to me about matters I am not well-versed in. I know my Greek and Roman Gods. To the Romans, Jupiter was the equivalent of the Greek Zeus. In all my mythology books, Jupiter or Zeus held the lightning in his mighty hands. A thunder did not hit Bricktop's property, did it?


Shut it woman...



I was having a joke. DUH!~


You shut it. I don't take orders from you. Tho thowwy.  ac_toofunny



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Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Gaon on March 06, 2019, 10:19:12 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Well, our insurance guys are on the ball. They've already ordered a new oven and air conditioning unit for next week.



Happily, no hot days are forecast for a week or so, only cold weather...25C.



We can wear sweaters during that time.



Just the three items so far...a/c, oven and pool equipment have kicked over $11K.



I cannot believe people who don't insure.

We had to show proof of content insurance before we could lease our apartment.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 06, 2019, 10:40:04 PM
Wow.



That's good.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Gaon on March 06, 2019, 10:49:17 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Wow.



That's good.

It was a surprise to us too as newcomers to Canada.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 06, 2019, 11:24:45 PM
Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"
Quote from: "caskur"
Quote from: "@realAzhyaAryola"Please don't preach to me about Mythology. You can preach to me about matters I am not well-versed in. I know my Greek and Roman Gods. To the Romans, Jupiter was the equivalent of the Greek Zeus. In all my mythology books, Jupiter or Zeus held the lightning in his mighty hands. A thunder did not hit Bricktop's property, did it?


Shut it woman...



I was having a joke. DUH!~


You shut it. I don't take orders from you. Tho thowwy.  ac_toofunny



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You shouldn't stick your tongue out like that, a bird will fly over and poop on it.







"In Germanic mythology, Thor (/θɔːr/; from Old Norse: Þórr) is a hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind, and also hallowing and fertility."
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 06, 2019, 11:27:17 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Well, our insurance guys are on the ball. They've already ordered a new oven and air conditioning unit for next week.



Happily, no hot days are forecast for a week or so, only cold weather...25C.



We can wear sweaters during that time.



Just the three items so far...a/c, oven and pool equipment have kicked over $11K.



I cannot believe people who don't insure.


I can already hear your spirits lifting.





You should buy a Saturday Lotto Ticket... you're having a lucky streak. Surviving an attack by Thor is really something!~
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 06, 2019, 11:33:12 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Well, our insurance guys are on the ball. They've already ordered a new oven and air conditioning unit for next week.



Happily, no hot days are forecast for a week or so, only cold weather...25C.



We can wear sweaters during that time.



Just the three items so far...a/c, oven and pool equipment have kicked over $11K.



I cannot believe people who don't insure.

 :001_rolleyes:
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: cc on March 06, 2019, 11:35:09 PM
Sounds like you are fortunate all are alive, much less unhurt.



Glad to see insurance come through for you



Worse I have experienced was a 3ft dia big oak getting literally split in half, top to into the ground, about 20 ft from our bedroom. Literally flew out of bed when it hit.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 06, 2019, 11:45:09 PM
Quote from: "cc"Sounds like you are fortunate all are alive, much less unhurt.



Glad to see insurance come through for you



Worse I have experienced was a 3ft dia big oak getting literally split in half, top to into the ground, about 20 ft from our bedroom. Literally flew out of bed when it hit.

We sustained a lot of water damage  during the 2013 flood, but we never worried about our safety.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 07, 2019, 12:20:16 AM
Everything is going to be fine.



All the neighbours are coming over to see the damage. We're neighbourhood celebrities!!!



Others have suffered damage, and are still waiting for their insurance assessors to come and assess their claim.



Our claim is being settled as I type. Our insurer is BRILLIANT.



So far we're getting a new ducted air conditioner unit, a new stove and a new washing machine just to reduce the inconvenience. Other goods will be sorted next week.



I don't know what they're doing about the floor yet. There is a worry that the explosion may have cracked the concrete slab which will be a nightmare if true. It's unlikely, I think.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 07, 2019, 12:40:35 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Everything is going to be fine.



All the neighbours are coming over to see the damage. We're neighbourhood celebrities!!!



Others have suffered damage, and are still waiting for their insurance assessors to come and assess their claim.



Our claim is being settled as I type. Our insurer is BRILLIANT.



So far we're getting a new ducted air conditioner unit, a new stove and a new washing machine just to reduce the inconvenience. Other goods will be sorted next week.



I don't know what they're doing about the floor yet. There is a worry that the explosion may have cracked the concrete slab which will be a nightmare if true. It's unlikely, I think.

Good insurance is important..



We upgraded ours after 2013.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: cc on March 07, 2019, 01:59:19 AM
It is important.



Noticed I didn't specifically say big tree next to bedroom was split top to bottom "by lightning strike" ... just to clarify
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 07, 2019, 02:12:55 AM
It just crossed my mind that it would have had to been a fairly large tree to make you jump out of bed...
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 07, 2019, 09:03:30 AM
Quote from: "cc"It is important.



Noticed I didn't specifically say big tree next to bedroom was split top to bottom "by lightning strike" ... just to clarify

I knew you meant by a lightning strike..



I don't know anyone who's had property damage due to a lightning strike..



Hail damage though is different..



This city gets some of the worst hail storms of any city in Canada..



Car lots often have hail damage sales.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 07, 2019, 11:13:27 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "cc"It is important.



Noticed I didn't specifically say big tree next to bedroom was split top to bottom "by lightning strike" ... just to clarify

I knew you meant by a lightning strike..



I don't know anyone who's had property damage due to a lightning strike..



Hail damage though is different..



This city gets some of the worst hail storms of any city in Canada..



Car lots often have hail damage sales.




Perth rarely makes international news... Our freak hailstorm a few years back and out of no where, did...



We suffer hail attacks too.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 07, 2019, 11:15:33 AM
Quote from: "cc"It is important.



Noticed I didn't specifically say big tree next to bedroom was split top to bottom "by lightning strike" ... just to clarify


I hope you or your neighbours got pictures.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 07, 2019, 05:14:56 PM
Quote from: "caskur"
You shouldn't stick your tongue out like that, a bird will fly over and poop on it.



"In Germanic mythology, Thor (/θɔːr/; from Old Norse: Þórr) is a hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, oak trees, strength, the protection of mankind, and also hallowing and fertility."


The issue is not Thor, Zeus, or Jupiter. The issue here really is your pursuit to prove me wrong but this backfired because I was right in the first place. Now you want to make yourself look more foolish by saving face giving excuses for your ignorance especially by making the idiotic comment, "Tho thorry." Do you not see how hilariously stupid that was?  :laugh3: You got a dose of your own medicine but you are unable to take it?



Mythology existed in many cultures but the most popular, the most universal one that was studied by most is Greek mythology. So influential was Greek mythology that we are using English words today that are firmly rooted in Greek mythology. Such examples are the following:



These are presented in this order: the Greek word or name (followed by a description) > the English word derived from the Greek (followed by a definition).



Atlas (a Titan who was condemned to carry the heavens upon his shoulders) > atlas (book of maps)

Clotho (the youngest of the Three Fates who spun the thread of life) > cloth (material made by weaving)

Chronos (God of time) > chronology (events in order of time)

Erôs (God of love and sexual desire) > erotic (sexual in nature)

Hypnos (God of sleep) > hypnosis (a sleep-like state of consciousness)

Hêlios (God of the sun) > heliotrope (plant that turns towards the sun)

Khaos (the void from which all life sprang) > chaos (confusion, disorder)

Muses (Goddesses of the arts and science) > musical (of or like music)

Narcissus (a beautiful man who fell in love with his own reflection) > narcissism (extreme love of self)

Nectar (drink of the gods) > nectar, nectarine (sweet plant secretion, fruit)

Ôkeanos (God of the river Oceanus, the source of the Earth's fresh water) > ocean (large body of water)

Typhon (known as the storm giant and father of all monsters) > typhoon (huge rotating tropical storm)

Zephyrus (God of the west wind) > zephyr (gentle west wind)



Moreover, Greek myths live on in English expressions, not Norse or others:



Herculean Task

Trojan Horse

Achilles' Heel

Cutting the Godian Knot

The Midas Touch

Pandora's Box



Whatever you're trying to prove, you did not succeed in educating me. Also, learn this tip for future assholery: If you're going to make an ass of yourself, do your research first, not the other way around. "Tho thorry." Too funny.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 07, 2019, 07:51:38 PM
I don't have to prove you wrong... there is no right or wrong... you have Roman Gods, Greek Gods and Scandinavian Gods.. According to  Wiki which can be at times incorrect, Thor is the Germanic God of Thunder and Lightning... shut up already.... nobody gives a shit.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 07, 2019, 07:54:18 PM
WELL I WANT TO KNOW WHICH GOD FUCKED MY HOUSE UP!!!!
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 07, 2019, 08:03:10 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"WELL I WANT TO KNOW WHICH GOD FUCKED MY HOUSE UP!!!!


THOR....



you pissed him off.  ac_lmfao



Don't worry too much, THOR'S lack of attention to Perth this year has really really upset me....So much for me and more storm chasing.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Frood on March 07, 2019, 08:04:42 PM
You could always try to contact him with a coathanger and electrical socket.  :001_tongue:
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 07, 2019, 08:25:01 PM
Quote from: "Dinky Dianna"You could always try to contact him with a coathanger and electrical socket.  :001_tongue:




True.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 07, 2019, 10:11:51 PM
I'll kick his ass...then he'll be Thor and thorry.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 07, 2019, 10:46:24 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"WELL I WANT TO KNOW WHICH GOD FUCKED MY HOUSE UP!!!!


It was Zeus (Jupiter). He delivered a message to remind all that he is the supreme God and to let no ignoramus tell you different.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on March 07, 2019, 10:53:00 PM
Quote from: "caskur"I don't have to prove you wrong...


BULLSHIT! You tried but, EPIC FAIL! Dumbass.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 07, 2019, 10:56:49 PM
Ladies, please...my house is a ruin.



Show some respect.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 07, 2019, 10:58:58 PM
Hole in the concrete floor...



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Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 07, 2019, 10:59:44 PM
Second hole in laundry floor.



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Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 07, 2019, 11:00:23 PM
Arcing across gate latch



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Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 07, 2019, 11:01:00 PM
Smashed concrete on garage floor



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Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 08, 2019, 02:03:17 AM
I wished you put these pictures on my fb group.





You'd be an instant hit.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 08, 2019, 02:45:08 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Second hole in laundry floor.



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You should never fix that. You should put a plaque next to it.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Frood on March 08, 2019, 05:59:36 AM
Looks like a SE Asian dunny.  ac_biggrin
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 08, 2019, 08:51:24 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Second hole in laundry floor.



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Did lightning strike more than once?
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Frood on March 08, 2019, 08:55:30 AM
Indian lightning; High Vindaloo Voltage?  ac_biggrin
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 08, 2019, 09:12:49 AM
And since Facebook was mentioned on this page.



This could be the beginning of the end for Facebook's social network

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/this-could-be-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-facebooks-social-network/ar-BBUvOIO?li=AAggNb9&ocid=mailsignout
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Frood on March 08, 2019, 09:18:52 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"And since Facebook was mentioned on this page.



This could be the beginning of the end for Facebook's social network

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/this-could-be-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-facebooks-social-network/ar-BBUvOIO?li=AAggNb9&ocid=mailsignout


Whatever that prck says is not to be trusted. Some of their upper management have come across from the Intel Community. They talk out of their bottoms about privacy.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: caskur on March 08, 2019, 09:52:46 AM
Quote from: "Fashionista"And since Facebook was mentioned on this page.



This could be the beginning of the end for Facebook's social network

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/this-could-be-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-facebooks-social-network/ar-BBUvOIO?li=AAggNb9&ocid=mailsignout


I don't use my real name anyway...lol
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 08, 2019, 04:41:37 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Did lightning strike more than once?


No. It just earthed in three places.



The house was filled with intense bright light for a moment.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 08, 2019, 06:04:29 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Did lightning strike more than once?


No. It just earthed in three places.



The house was filled with intense bright light for a moment.

That was a bad hit. I don't know anyone who has had their house lit up by a bolt of lightning like that.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 08, 2019, 06:30:12 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Did lightning strike more than once?


No. It just earthed in three places.



The house was filled with intense bright light for a moment.

That was a bad hit. I don't know anyone who has had their house lit up by a bolt of lightning like that.

I couldn't imagine it.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Bricktop on March 08, 2019, 06:49:17 PM
Neither could I until we experienced it.



I hope not to experience it again.
Title: Re: DAMN LIGHTNING!!!
Post by: Anonymous on March 08, 2019, 10:44:11 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"Neither could I until we experienced it.



I hope not to experience it again.

I hope it was a one time only experience for you too.
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