The Aussie Thread...

**Digitalis** · 02-10-2020, 01:01 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by surfar

Lots of rain over the East coast where the fires have been,I'm sure an assistance to the people still on the job.

I hear the rains have bought up dams to 60%+ capacity, that will be good to replenish the water that was used to fight the fires.

The smoke made for a dramatic sunset last night, the moon was spectacular too. It was a flimsy pretext to dig out one of my A* Super Telephoto lenses.

Pentax K10D - Pentax A*400mm f/2.8 ED [ IF] ISO 800 f/8 1/1000th - The Pentax FA*250-600mm f/5.6 could do better, regrettably I'm having problems with the filter holder on mine.

surfar · 02-13-2020, 11:32 PM

Last night's news reported that all fires in NSW are contained.
My big dam has plenty in it.

The Sydneeeeee big dams likewise,with Nepean overflowing.

noelpolar · 02-14-2020, 06:06 AM

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Liney · 02-14-2020, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by surfar

Last night's news reported that all fires in NSW are contained.
My big dam has plenty in it.

The Sydneeeeee big dams likewise,with Nepean overflowing.

And some are having problems containing the water...

QLD weather: Dam burst fears spark evacuation texts to residents

Going from one extreme to the other is going to take its toll on structures like this, something that was probably never really considered during the design phase.

Liney · 02-22-2020, 07:29 PM

On a complete tangent, I love Australia so much I became a citizen, but I never thought there would be an Aussie expert in etiquette and elocution...

June Dally-Watkins dead at 92: Australia?s queen of deportment dies

surfar · 02-23-2020, 01:38 AM - **1 Like**

She was a Legend!

So,droughts over....it's been showers or storms every day for 3+ weeks...Mosquitos have made up for their holiday during the drought!

surfar · 03-14-2020, 12:46 PM - **1 Like**

Drought...FIRES...floods....now rain wont stop(showers everyday or night here)

VIRUS.....probably more deaths than the fires but I hope not.

Everyone in OZ and worldwide,DONT be complacent about this, the slightest symptom is a danger to yourself and many others.

Liney · 03-15-2020, 12:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by surfar

Drought...FIRES...floods....now rain wont stop(showers everyday or night here)

VIRUS.....probably more deaths than the fires but I hope not.

Everyone in OZ and worldwide,DONT be complacent about this, the slightest symptom is a danger to yourself and many others.

Unless I've missed it (which is feasible} this appears to be the only forum that DOESN'T have a thread on the virus! I remember watching a tv series back in the seventies called "Survivors" where a world wide pandemic had killed off 95% of the population, in those days my only thought was "great, no school" but now I'm not so blase.

surfar · 03-15-2020, 03:19 PM

Ive just read the penalties for not complying with public health order, BIG fines and gaol in a few states.

Lets hope that the world can overcome this very quickly.

---------- Post added 03-16-20 at 09:21 AM ----------

Northern Italy had 250 die overnight, that's insane!

MarkJerling · 03-15-2020, 06:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Liney

Unless I've missed it (which is feasible} this appears to be the only forum that DOESN'T have a thread on the virus! I remember watching a tv series back in the seventies called "Survivors" where a world wide pandemic had killed off 95% of the population, in those days my only thought was "great, no school" but now I'm not so blase.

Yup, you've missed it!

Coronavirus - Page 7 - PentaxForums.com

Liney · 03-16-2020, 03:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by MarkJerling

Yup, you've missed it!

Coronavirus - Page 7 - PentaxForums.com

Cheers

surfar · 03-21-2020, 05:27 PM

BondiBeach is closed!

I suppose more will follow.

To all hoarders,get a life

dbs · 03-21-2020, 05:57 PM

Maybe we should hoard the hoarders into a cave and seal the enterence.

freedom for TP

Dave

surfar · 03-23-2020, 10:29 PM - **1 Like**

What an absolute SHAMBLES!

2700 allowed to disembark without any checks???

Over the weekend 49 known infections, as of this morning(Tuesday)...107.

One of the original 49 is a sister of a friend,only in self isolation at this stage.

HOWEVER, a woman in her 70s went straight from the boat to Royal Prince Alfred hospital and died this morning.

The NSW government deemed the boat a low risk due to it only visiting NZ.

This thing is REAL, follow the safest measures you can.

There have been other cruise ships dock and the same thing has happened but they hardly rate media attention due to the low number of reported cases.

dbs · 03-25-2020, 04:06 PM

I think the problem is there is nowhere to qurantine / isolate that many people at once .. so . self isolation at home .. Sounds resonable but if any are infected they can transmit to others whilst stocking up on provisions as they start home isolation.
The majority of cases are overseas travellers.
I watched the news when the last flight s allowed to land in Aus the passengers where whith there loved ones then and not in 2 weeks later after isolation..

Thats how you can catch it...
Talk about putting the cart before the horse.

Dave

03-14-2020, 12:46 PM - 1 Like	#202
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Whats NEXT? Drought...FIRES...floods....now rain wont stop(showers everyday or night here) VIRUS.....probably more deaths than the fires but I hope not. Everyone in OZ and worldwide,DONT be complacent about this, the slightest symptom is a danger to yourself and many others.

03-21-2020, 05:27 PM	#207
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	What's next,well! BondiBeach is closed! I suppose more will follow. To all hoarders,get a life

03-23-2020, 10:29 PM - 1 Like	#209
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Ruby Princess! What an absolute SHAMBLES! 2700 allowed to disembark without any checks??? Over the weekend 49 known infections, as of this morning(Tuesday)...107. One of the original 49 is a sister of a friend,only in self isolation at this stage. HOWEVER, a woman in her 70s went straight from the boat to Royal Prince Alfred hospital and died this morning. The NSW government deemed the boat a low risk due to it only visiting NZ. This thing is REAL, follow the safest measures you can. There have been other cruise ships dock and the same thing has happened but they hardly rate media attention due to the low number of reported cases.

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02-10-2020, 01:01 AM - 3 Likes	#196
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by surfar Lots of rain over the East coast where the fires have been,I'm sure an assistance to the people still on the job. I hear the rains have bought up dams to 60%+ capacity, that will be good to replenish the water that was used to fight the fires. The smoke made for a dramatic sunset last night, the moon was spectacular too. It was a flimsy pretext to dig out one of my A* Super Telephoto lenses. Pentax K10D - Pentax A400mm f/2.8 ED [ IF] ISO 800 f/8 1/1000th - The Pentax FA250-600mm f/5.6 could do better, regrettably I'm having problems with the filter holder on mine.

02-13-2020, 11:32 PM	#197
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Last night's news reported that all fires in NSW are contained. My big dam has plenty in it. The Sydneeeeee big dams likewise,with Nepean overflowing.

02-14-2020, 06:06 AM	#198
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02-14-2020, 03:18 PM	#199
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Originally posted by surfar Last night's news reported that all fires in NSW are contained. My big dam has plenty in it. The Sydneeeeee big dams likewise,with Nepean overflowing. And some are having problems containing the water... QLD weather: Dam burst fears spark evacuation texts to residents Going from one extreme to the other is going to take its toll on structures like this, something that was probably never really considered during the design phase.

02-22-2020, 07:29 PM	#200
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	On a complete tangent, I love Australia so much I became a citizen, but I never thought there would be an Aussie expert in etiquette and elocution... June Dally-Watkins dead at 92: Australia?s queen of deportment dies

02-23-2020, 01:38 AM - 1 Like	#201
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	She was a Legend! So,droughts over....it's been showers or storms every day for 3+ weeks...Mosquitos have made up for their holiday during the drought!

03-15-2020, 12:04 AM - 1 Like	#203
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Originally posted by surfar Drought...FIRES...floods....now rain wont stop(showers everyday or night here) VIRUS.....probably more deaths than the fires but I hope not. Everyone in OZ and worldwide,DONT be complacent about this, the slightest symptom is a danger to yourself and many others. Unless I've missed it (which is feasible} this appears to be the only forum that DOESN'T have a thread on the virus! I remember watching a tv series back in the seventies called "Survivors" where a world wide pandemic had killed off 95% of the population, in those days my only thought was "great, no school" but now I'm not so blase.

03-15-2020, 03:19 PM	#204
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,142	Ive just read the penalties for not complying with public health order, BIG fines and gaol in a few states. Lets hope that the world can overcome this very quickly. ---------- Post added 03-16-20 at 09:21 AM ---------- Northern Italy had 250 die overnight, that's insane!

03-15-2020, 06:57 PM - 1 Like	#205
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,408	Originally posted by Liney Unless I've missed it (which is feasible} this appears to be the only forum that DOESN'T have a thread on the virus! I remember watching a tv series back in the seventies called "Survivors" where a world wide pandemic had killed off 95% of the population, in those days my only thought was "great, no school" but now I'm not so blase. Yup, you've missed it! Coronavirus - Page 7 - PentaxForums.com

03-16-2020, 03:29 AM - 1 Like	#206
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Originally posted by MarkJerling Yup, you've missed it! Coronavirus - Page 7 - PentaxForums.com Cheers

03-21-2020, 05:57 PM	#208
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	Maybe we should hoard the hoarders into a cave and seal the enterence. freedom for TP Dave

03-25-2020, 04:06 PM	#210
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,565	I think the problem is there is nowhere to qurantine / isolate that many people at once .. so . self isolation at home .. Sounds resonable but if any are infected they can transmit to others whilst stocking up on provisions as they start home isolation. The majority of cases are overseas travellers. I watched the news when the last flight s allowed to land in Aus the passengers where whith there loved ones then and not in 2 weeks later after isolation.. Thats how you can catch it... Talk about putting the cart before the horse. Dave