The Aussie Thread...

Dieseler · 11-11-2019, 03:37 AM

Weighing in to balance things out a bit from the other third of the country.

Originally posted by G and T

Aw come on, I've seen plenty of maps of Tassie over the years.

Glenn

Nice double entendre

surfar · 11-11-2019, 03:39 AM

Originally posted by robtcorl

I've been reading about the many wildfires down there, hope things improve soon and everyone stays safe.

Originally posted by disconnekt

about the fires going on down there:

Most of the fires are in the northern part of NSW, 2.5 million acres have been burnt and our head honcho politician has declared a state of emergency from today.QLD to the north has 60 individual fires we have 80.Unfortunately,3 dead and over 150 homes lost.

Tomorrow is predicted strong winds starting from north then west,followed by a South change.Velocity gusting up to 50mph,so an extremely dangerous task for the wonderfully brave volunteer firefighters.

These fires have dominated our news and social media,I'm ready to evacuate.All my gear is packed,surfboards ready to be loaded,Ive had to do it before so know the drill.Constant looks at the phone app keep us up to date.

---------- Post added 11-11-19 at 09:43 PM ----------

Fires Near Me

I live in the middle of the action, schools are closed and small endangered communities evacuated.Some villages closeby have been devastated,almost wiped out.

Dieseler · 11-11-2019, 03:56 AM

Originally posted by surfar

Most of the fires are in the northern part of NSW, 2.5 million acres have been burnt and our head honcho politician has declared a state of emergency from today.QLD to the north has 60 individual fires we have 80.Unfortunately,3 dead and over 150 homes lost.

Tomorrow is predicted strong winds starting from north then west,followed by a South change.Velocity gusting up to 50mph,so an extremely dangerous task for the wonderfully brave volunteer firefighters.

These fires have dominated our news and social media,I'm ready to evacuate.All my gear is packed,surfboards ready to be loaded,Ive had to do it before so know the drill.Constant looks at the phone app keep us up to date.

---------- Post added 11-11-19 at 09:43 PM ----------

Fires Near Me

I live in the middle of the action, schools are closed and small endangered communities evacuated.Some villages closeby have been devastated,almost wiped out.

Wishing you all the best.

**PJ1** · 11-11-2019, 03:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Too good a chance to pass up!

I was waiting for you!

An ANZAC thread would be better.

I don't suppose there would be two countries anywhere in the world which are as close (as populations anyway - we can discount our pollies). Now you have sent some firefighters to help us. They will be greatly appreciated where they are needed. Thankfully, we are still well out of it where we are.

dbs · 11-11-2019, 03:56 AM

Be safe Surfar and all near and far.
Our time is close too..how close ? who knows...but

Dave

surfar · 11-11-2019, 04:05 AM

Originally posted by dbs

Dave

I see portLincoln is under threat over the bay,where you are its not a problem.Plenty of wine to put it out with!

---------- Post added 11-11-19 at 10:10 PM ----------

Originally posted by Dieseler

Wishing you all the best.

The communities band together and help enormously, trying to make the displaced as comfy as possible.

I has a close call this month back in 2016,flames got to within 8 feet of my timber house.Totally in awe of these people who risk their lives to help save complete strangers properties.

dbs · 11-11-2019, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by surfar

Most of the fires are in the northern part of NSW, 2.5 million acres have been burnt and our head honcho politician has declared a state of emergency from today.QLD to the north has 60 individual fires we have 80.Unfortunately,3 dead and over 150 homes lost.

Tomorrow is predicted strong winds starting from north then west,followed by a South change.Velocity gusting up to 50mph,so an extremely dangerous task for the wonderfully brave volunteer firefighters.

These fires have dominated our news and social media,I'm ready to evacuate.All my gear is packed,surfboards ready to be loaded,Ive had to do it before so know the drill.Constant looks at the phone app keep us up to date.

---------- Post added 11-11-19 at 09:43 PM ----------

Fires Near Me

I live in the middle of the action, schools are closed and small endangered communities evacuated.Some villages closeby have been devastated,almost wiped out.

Hi Surfar

The packing of surfboards would seem odd to those overseas...but...as so often happens after a bushfire there are floods in or near the affected areas.

Its natures way of a 'spring' clean.

Dave

MarkJerling · 11-11-2019, 12:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PJ1

I was waiting for you!

An ANZAC thread would be better.

I don't suppose there would be two countries anywhere in the world which are as close (as populations anyway - we can discount our pollies). Now you have sent some firefighters to help us. They will be greatly appreciated where they are needed. Thankfully, we are still well out of it where we are.

Yes, sorry to hear about the fires. Let's hope everyone stays safe.

**RobA_Oz** · 11-11-2019, 12:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by G and T

Aw come on, I've seen plenty of maps of Tassie over the years.

Glenn

Careful...

Mike L · 11-13-2019, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by Roaming

In Bialla, half way between Kimbe & Rabual, good luck finding it on a map. Previously Port Moresby & Lae

Managed to find it thanks to the interwebs. Looks like it should be a nice change of pace after Port Moresby and Lae. I've done some work in Port Moresby and Western Province but haven't managed to get to New Britain yet.

surfar · 11-19-2019, 12:45 PM - **1 Like**

Well,it seems the worst days have passed.

The 4 deaths are the biggest loss.However,as of yesterday 421 homes destroyed in NSW with a further 150 damaged.Add to that the destroyed or damaged outbuildings that total around 1150.

Plenty of the original 99 fires are controlled or out, BUT while any fire remains theres always danger.

I hope whatever is happening in the other states doesn't end up as severe as what has happened here.

RuralFireService have responded brilliantly to the vastness of the catastrophe.

A HUGE thanks to the help from interstate and the Kiwis that came to help.

**Digitalis** · 11-21-2019, 05:58 AM - **1 Like**

The Firefighters have done a remarkable job, no doubt about it.

Knowing Australian weather patterns there will probably be some big storm systems that will blow through in the next two weeks. Lightning strikes will undoubtedly spark more fires, the tricky thing with lightning strikes is the fires don't start up immediately trees sometimes smoulder for days after a strike. All it takes is one ember to float on the breeze and encounter something flammable.

Grippy · 11-21-2019, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

The Firefighters have done a remarkable job, no doubt about it.

Knowing Australian weather patterns there will probably be some big storm systems that will blow through in the next two weeks. Lightning strikes will undoubtedly spark more fires, the tricky thing with lightning strikes is the fires don't start up immediately trees sometimes smoulder for days after a strike. All it takes is one ember to float on the breeze and encounter something flammable.

Your right, Weather channel saying thunderstorms and rain for NSW.
It was crazy here in Adelaide yesterday morning hey, such thick smoke, could barely see to the end of my street, which is only a few houses, haha.

dbs · 11-21-2019, 12:28 PM - **1 Like**

Morning Grippy
Up with the sparrows
Its been smoky up our way too.
Floods next week somewhere in the country.....its just the time of year.

Dave

**luftfluss** · 11-21-2019, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

Toni Doherty, Hero...

(might be a little tough to watch)

You Tube

11-11-2019, 03:39 AM	#32
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by robtcorl I've been reading about the many wildfires down there, hope things improve soon and everyone stays safe. Originally posted by disconnekt about the fires going on down there: Most of the fires are in the northern part of NSW, 2.5 million acres have been burnt and our head honcho politician has declared a state of emergency from today.QLD to the north has 60 individual fires we have 80.Unfortunately,3 dead and over 150 homes lost. Tomorrow is predicted strong winds starting from north then west,followed by a South change.Velocity gusting up to 50mph,so an extremely dangerous task for the wonderfully brave volunteer firefighters. These fires have dominated our news and social media,I'm ready to evacuate.All my gear is packed,surfboards ready to be loaded,Ive had to do it before so know the drill.Constant looks at the phone app keep us up to date. ---------- Post added 11-11-19 at 09:43 PM ---------- Fires Near Me I live in the middle of the action, schools are closed and small endangered communities evacuated.Some villages closeby have been devastated,almost wiped out. Last edited by surfar; 11-11-2019 at 03:47 AM.

11-19-2019, 12:45 PM - 1 Like	#41
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Heads Up on the fires. Well,it seems the worst days have passed. The 4 deaths are the biggest loss.However,as of yesterday 421 homes destroyed in NSW with a further 150 damaged.Add to that the destroyed or damaged outbuildings that total around 1150. Plenty of the original 99 fires are controlled or out, BUT while any fire remains theres always danger. I hope whatever is happening in the other states doesn't end up as severe as what has happened here. RuralFireService have responded brilliantly to the vastness of the catastrophe. A HUGE thanks to the help from interstate and the Kiwis that came to help.

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11-11-2019, 03:37 AM	#31
Dieseler Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 351	Weighing in to balance things out a bit from the other third of the country. Originally posted by G and T Aw come on, I've seen plenty of maps of Tassie over the years. Glenn Nice double entendre

11-11-2019, 03:56 AM	#33
Dieseler Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 351	Originally posted by surfar Most of the fires are in the northern part of NSW, 2.5 million acres have been burnt and our head honcho politician has declared a state of emergency from today.QLD to the north has 60 individual fires we have 80.Unfortunately,3 dead and over 150 homes lost. Tomorrow is predicted strong winds starting from north then west,followed by a South change.Velocity gusting up to 50mph,so an extremely dangerous task for the wonderfully brave volunteer firefighters. These fires have dominated our news and social media,I'm ready to evacuate.All my gear is packed,surfboards ready to be loaded,Ive had to do it before so know the drill.Constant looks at the phone app keep us up to date. ---------- Post added 11-11-19 at 09:43 PM ---------- Fires Near Me I live in the middle of the action, schools are closed and small endangered communities evacuated.Some villages closeby have been devastated,almost wiped out. Wishing you all the best.

11-11-2019, 03:56 AM - 1 Like	#34
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Originally posted by MarkJerling Too good a chance to pass up! I was waiting for you! An ANZAC thread would be better. I don't suppose there would be two countries anywhere in the world which are as close (as populations anyway - we can discount our pollies). Now you have sent some firefighters to help us. They will be greatly appreciated where they are needed. Thankfully, we are still well out of it where we are.

11-11-2019, 03:56 AM	#35
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Be safe Surfar and all near and far. Our time is close too..how close ? who knows...but Dave

11-11-2019, 04:05 AM	#36
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,141	Originally posted by dbs Dave I see portLincoln is under threat over the bay,where you are its not a problem.Plenty of wine to put it out with! ---------- Post added 11-11-19 at 10:10 PM ---------- Originally posted by Dieseler Wishing you all the best. The communities band together and help enormously, trying to make the displaced as comfy as possible. I has a close call this month back in 2016,flames got to within 8 feet of my timber house.Totally in awe of these people who risk their lives to help save complete strangers properties.

11-11-2019, 04:31 AM	#37
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by surfar Most of the fires are in the northern part of NSW, 2.5 million acres have been burnt and our head honcho politician has declared a state of emergency from today.QLD to the north has 60 individual fires we have 80.Unfortunately,3 dead and over 150 homes lost. Tomorrow is predicted strong winds starting from north then west,followed by a South change.Velocity gusting up to 50mph,so an extremely dangerous task for the wonderfully brave volunteer firefighters. These fires have dominated our news and social media,I'm ready to evacuate.All my gear is packed,surfboards ready to be loaded,Ive had to do it before so know the drill.Constant looks at the phone app keep us up to date. ---------- Post added 11-11-19 at 09:43 PM ---------- Fires Near Me I live in the middle of the action, schools are closed and small endangered communities evacuated.Some villages closeby have been devastated,almost wiped out. Hi Surfar The packing of surfboards would seem odd to those overseas...but...as so often happens after a bushfire there are floods in or near the affected areas. Its natures way of a 'spring' clean. Dave

11-11-2019, 12:44 PM - 1 Like	#38
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by PJ1 I was waiting for you! An ANZAC thread would be better. I don't suppose there would be two countries anywhere in the world which are as close (as populations anyway - we can discount our pollies). Now you have sent some firefighters to help us. They will be greatly appreciated where they are needed. Thankfully, we are still well out of it where we are. Yes, sorry to hear about the fires. Let's hope everyone stays safe.

11-11-2019, 12:53 PM - 2 Likes	#39
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by G and T Aw come on, I've seen plenty of maps of Tassie over the years. Glenn Careful...

11-13-2019, 06:10 PM	#40
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,472	Originally posted by Roaming In Bialla, half way between Kimbe & Rabual, good luck finding it on a map. Previously Port Moresby & Lae Managed to find it thanks to the interwebs. Looks like it should be a nice change of pace after Port Moresby and Lae. I've done some work in Port Moresby and Western Province but haven't managed to get to New Britain yet.

11-21-2019, 05:58 AM - 1 Like	#42
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	The Firefighters have done a remarkable job, no doubt about it. Knowing Australian weather patterns there will probably be some big storm systems that will blow through in the next two weeks. Lightning strikes will undoubtedly spark more fires, the tricky thing with lightning strikes is the fires don't start up immediately trees sometimes smoulder for days after a strike. All it takes is one ember to float on the breeze and encounter something flammable.

11-21-2019, 11:51 AM	#43
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	Originally posted by Digitalis The Firefighters have done a remarkable job, no doubt about it. Knowing Australian weather patterns there will probably be some big storm systems that will blow through in the next two weeks. Lightning strikes will undoubtedly spark more fires, the tricky thing with lightning strikes is the fires don't start up immediately trees sometimes smoulder for days after a strike. All it takes is one ember to float on the breeze and encounter something flammable. Your right, Weather channel saying thunderstorms and rain for NSW. It was crazy here in Adelaide yesterday morning hey, such thick smoke, could barely see to the end of my street, which is only a few houses, haha.

11-21-2019, 12:28 PM - 1 Like	#44
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Morning Grippy Up with the sparrows Its been smoky up our way too. Floods next week somewhere in the country.....its just the time of year. Dave