Dad came back early from work today and mum finished at lunchtime. I was also told that I did not have to go to school. Dad spent ages last night getting all the loose items that were outside into the house. I thought he was bringing them in for me to sit on, but no. We are in the middle of a cyclone (Cyclone Carlos) which has been hovering around Darwin for the last 24 hours and has brought about half a metre of rain in just over 24 hours. We are all very wet. Dad has been to the shops to stock up on essentials - Who knew red wine was an essential item? Don't know what the fuss is all about - I still have TV. Dad's about to go into the loft again as he says we have a leak, not that I'm bothered.
