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  • Victorian Bushfires - A Thank You by Cannonsfire, from Cannonsfire
    I wanted to share my thanks and gratitude with all of my friends on AP who have left messages for me about the sad state of my home and its bushfire crisis...with more than a month of summer temperatures to go, this situation will not ease for sometime. I am a lucky one. Far enough away to have outlasted the horror.What black soot I collected washed off easily.

    My nearby fellow Australian's were not so lucky and as of today there are 5000 homeless, living on football ovals in tents kindly erected by the army. Supplied and fed by the many generous people who's outpouring of help and donations have eased the suffering with their gifts.

    The fireman who in the main are volunteers have tirelessly since early Saturday fought these wild fires and still are hard at it today. Of the 11 fires that raged on Saturday, 4 are still posing threats to communities, with an expected rise in temps this coming weekend, the danger is not over.

    I know you, all over the world mourn with us here on the 181 people who have lost their lives in this tragedy. The fires too fierce to outrun even with good fireplans in place. My heart goes out to those left to wonder why and who face the future with uncertain steps. 750 homes have ceased to exist, some without insurance. Cars, much loved pets and irreplaceable heirlooms and memories are all gone. What is left is something that is akin to an atomic bomb. The beautiful little hamlet townships of KingLake, Marysville,Buxton, Flowerdale and Narbethong, not forgetting Pheasant Creek, Wandong and more...are now no more. They have been wiped off the map and ceased to exist by Saturday night.

    For the few who were blessed to have their houses still standing, the road closures have cut them off from the rest of us. They have no power, no water and no food being able to get to them. All efforts are being made to get the much needed supplies to them but it is difficult with the fires unpredictable nature.

    I know I can say on behalf of all Victorians and Australians that I sincerely thank each and every one of you who have expressed their sympathy and also to the many who have indeed donated money to the fund via the Red Cross website....Australians appreciate you all.

    With Aussie pride and mateship, we will overcome and rebuild lives and houses, knowing that the rest of the world has a heart,makes it even better...This will be an ongoing fight for sometime but we will make it...


    Thank you so much AP


  • My AP Family by Cannonsfire, from Cannonsfire
    Thought it was about time to put my family all on a page together so bear with me while I add each and every one of you that are near and dear.