Australian fires: OZ members ok?

[Shaun das Schaf]

Hi guys,

Wanted to start a thread where Australian KW members can post and let us know they're safe, especially in Tassie and regional areas of the country.

Some pretty scary conditions here at the moment.

Personally, in the NSW Illawarra, got a text at 11pm last night from rural fire service, warning conditions today would be 'catastrophic' and be prepared to leave if necessary. Luckily, where we are was ok but other areas of the state still in danger.

Ok, well, sign in if you can guys. Love to hear you and your families are safe.

- Shaun

[Iolanthe]

I asked Stevie if he was OK on Facebook but haven't had any reply. The news said the fires were 55k from Hobart.

[Shaun das Schaf]

Hi Io, yeah I was wondering about the G man. I can't remember exactly where he lives, if it was in Hobart proper or the outskirts. Also, summer holidays here, he could be elsewhere for them. Let us know if/when you hear a reply.

And SG, if you come by here, sure tell us you're fine but more importantly, explain yourself: why are you FB-connected with 'Mum' and not me ya bastard!

[Iolanthe]

Well, "daughter", you're not FB connected with me either!

[Shaun das Schaf]

Am now

Also, thanks, I went in via your friends door to stalk aka friend request big brother. (Damn, that should probably be 'little' brother. I believe I may be a couple of months older )

[Iolanthe]

Yep, saw you there. I'm supposed to be cleaning the bathroom but needed a little rest after cleaning the oven. I hope little bro/son is OK!

[StevieG]

All ok. Thanks for asking - I feel special

It's not great - homes destroyed and many uncontrolled bushfires still burning. There will be lots of stories to tell...

[Iolanthe]

Glad to hear you are OK SG. Of course you are special.

[Menolly]

Glad to hear you're OK, Stevie. Wish Earthy would check in, even though he hasn't been on the Watch for a couple of years now, that I know of.

Shaun, are we friended on FB?

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Haven't seen Taz or Marvin or whatever he calls himself now around for a long while. Hope everybody is ok.

--A

[Shaun das Schaf]

Glad to hear you're OK, Stevie. Wish Earthy would check in, even though he hasn't been on the Watch for a couple of years now, that I know of.

Shaun, are we friended on FB?

We are now (Well after you've accepted a friend request from KL we will be.)

Stevie, as I said on fb, glad you're ok and like Io said, of course you're "special"

[deer of the dawn]

Hey Shaun, hope things are getting better!! Small world, a friend of mine from the US lived in Illawara for a number of years with the Twelve Tribes cult (which she's now left and lives elsewhere Down Under). Just thought that was cool.

[Shaun das Schaf]

Hey deer, thanks for your well wishes. Things are currently 'better' (no more homes destroyed, animals perished, and hopefully missing persons will turn up), but there's another heatwave on the way and a huge mass of hot air in the centre of Oz that can create havoc with the wrong winds.)

Anyway, about that Cult. Why wasn't I told?! I'm always on the lookout for a new cult to join. The others keep throwing me out.

Tis a small world though, getting smaller all the time with this internet thingy.

[deer of the dawn]

Hey deer, thanks for your well wishes. Things are currently 'better' (no more homes destroyed, animals perished, and hopefully missing persons will turn up), but there's another heatwave on the way and a huge mass of hot air in the centre of Oz that can create havoc with the wrong winds.)

Anyway, about that Cult. Why wasn't I told?! I'm always on the lookout for a new cult to join. The others keep throwing me out.

Tis a small world though, getting smaller all the time with this internet thingy.

Certainly. Anyway you can only join 12 Tribes if you're an Amish hippie who secretly wishes that they could be Jewish so they could live by a very restrictive set of rules but hey, they get to do circle dances and wear baggy cotton clothing.

[Shaun das Schaf]

The bit about the baggy cotton clothes. I can do that.

[aliantha]

Me too. Where do I sign?