STEWART COPELAND

by **irishrose1969** on 09 Feb 2009 09:14

Whaaat someone was restarting the fires after being put out Jeezus these people. :evil:

WTF is going on here? I am truly saddened for our Aussie friends and pray they will be able to try and heal and begin to recover as best they can given the circumstances.

Truly heartbreaking. :cry:

by **visions** on 09 Feb 2009 12:06

sorry not 200 which is a blessing

the last update is 130 which has gone down from 138

8 fires still burning

by **bella** on 09 Feb 2009 16:28

This is insane. What the hell is wrong with people?

I'm glad our fellow nutters are okay, but for the people that have been killed, my heart aches for their families. Fucking insane.

by **moonstone** on 09 Feb 2009 16:45

Saw an amazing story on breakfast tv this morning about a family who survived by hiding in the cellar of their house whilst the fire raged over them.

There were women with their faces covered in scarfs and sunglasses hoseing down their homes and the surrounding areas to try to protect their property and their livestock.

Emergency services and army working around the clock. This shows the true bravery and resillience of the Australian people and it is this that will be remembered when this is all over and not the cowardly scum bags that caused this tragedy.

It rained so hard in England today and I wished with all my heart that it could be scooped up and sent to Australia to help.

Stay safe all of you.

by **Divemistress of the Dark** on 09 Feb 2009 18:59

Christ almighty. I had no idea this was going on until I logged on here.

???!***??!!!! Man....How can this be happening?! I'm really kinda beside myself. Jumping onto smh.com.au now...

by **smudge** on 09 Feb 2009 20:57

[quote="Divemistress of the Dark"]Christ almighty. I had no idea this was going on until I logged on here.

???!***??!!!! Man....How can this be happening?! I'm really kinda beside myself. Jumping onto smh.com.au now...[/quote]

www.theage.com.au

It is heartbreaking, because these are areas, and people, who know how to deal with bush fires. This was unprecedented. People who thought they would have a few hours to haul out - and that was a rational, reasonable thought - had less than 30 minutes.

I know I'm a brit so it isn't my place to rant, and everyone here is far to good to even think this idiotic thought, but if one more stupid ass, damp London resident asks 'Well why didn't they just get the hell out of there and let the house burn?' I swear to gong I'll hit them. (sorry - rant over)

by **Divemistress of the Dark** on 09 Feb 2009 21:08

I am really heartbroken by this: Apparently 350 people in the Cairns and Port Douglas region - my choice for the most wonderful spot on earth - are suffering from dengue fever after the flooding.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/0 ... -news.html

Sorry, folks. I'll try to keep my climate-change ranting to a dull roar going forward, but this is pretty hard to take.

by **smudge** on 09 Feb 2009 21:25

[quote="Divemistress of the Dark"]I am really heartbroken by this: Apparently 350 people in the Cairns and Port Douglas region - my choice for the most wonderful spot on earth - are suffering from dengue fever after the flooding.

http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2009/0 ... -news.html

Sorry, folks. I'll try to keep my climate-change ranting to a dull roar going forward, but this is pretty hard to take.[/quote]

Indeed.

I know there are a million and one places acro the globe in need of help, and many of them dont have the infrastructure or wealth of Australia, but just in case anyone has a few dollars or whatever that they would like to contribute: http://www.redcross.org.au/default.asp

by **New Zealand Promoter** on 10 Feb 2009 11:27

the death toll is now climbing to 200, and there are still fires raging out of control four days later. i haven't been directly affected by this enormous tragedy, fortunate city dweller that i am, but it's pretty hard to ignore. there's a real air of despondency around here. this is, to understate things, a really bad situation.

by **smax** on 10 Feb 2009 11:55

my auntie lives NE of melbourne and isn't in actual danger, but knows people who have lost houses and friends..... my mum went there to see her sister at christmas and said that the nice little town, which she sent me the postcard from, has gone...

love and best wishesh to all who are affected or concerned........x

by **DirtyMartini** on 10 Feb 2009 12:03

Horrible situation. Just horrible.

Thanks for checking in, AU (and I saw DrummerDave in another thread). Very relieved to hear that the tribe is still intact. I hope any and all lurking nutters down under are well as well.

Love to you all. Stay safe.

by **njperry** on 10 Feb 2009 13:35

What she said ^^^^^^^

Just horrible.

by **DrumSolo** on 11 Feb 2009 01:47

Thanks so much for the kind thoughts and wishes

If anyone is interested to find out how they might be able to help, please visit www.redcross.org.au

Website · by **tamalynx** on 11 Feb 2009 06:38

How horrible. Sympathies to all. Thanks for the links.

by **visions** on 11 Feb 2009 11:22

hi guys trying to keep you up dated

181 deaths possible more

23 fires stir raging

millions of dollars raised

firers in even from the USA

thanks guys

I have not experience this personal and hope I never do but we are strong we are Australians and we will support each other

6 million was raised just through a cricket match, those same team spent the day with victim some who can not go home because it is a crime scene

Just keep these wonderful brave people in your prayers

It is not over yet but hopefully soon

Jan

STEWART COPELAND

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