tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post5763639874890292143..comments2023-09-24T19:27:33.691+09:30Comments on One In A Million: Fires!!!Millihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404299120079199639noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-87800113720810914302009-02-12T15:01:23.000+10:302009-02-12T15:01:23.000+10:30Wonderful blog. So informative and really gives a ...Wonderful blog. So informative and really gives a sense not just of the losses and devastation, but also of national unity and bravery. Roo *http://arcamun.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-81831199355873204412009-02-12T12:58:14.000+10:302009-02-12T12:58:14.000+10:30Bill and I have been following the news of your fi...Bill and I have been following the news of your fires for the last week. The photos in our paper of the devastation is just unreal. This is just so awful for your folks. I'm so glad you're in South and that's not hit too badly. I like your idea of water from the north being diverted to the south. That's what is being proposed here in California. Of course, we in the north aren't too keen on the idea - especially when we're in the middle of a very bad drought too. Last years horrific wildfires were some of the worst in the state's history and this upcoming year is going to be even worse. I just pray we don't see anything as awful as yours. <br />I'm glad you're OK<br />Hugs!Marcia Smithhttp://mpsmith1.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-31463727482364014632009-02-12T06:28:16.000+10:302009-02-12T06:28:16.000+10:30So worried, so horrified! People, animals! Drought...So worried, so horrified! People, animals! Drought, flames! It's Hades!<br />I'll be posting a blog for my friend Roo whi is in the middle of this. It's just unbelievable.<br />And the stories!!!<br />Stay safe, dear Milli!<br />I always felt since I began blogging that my Aussie friends were so beyond special.<br />I love you!!*Sans Souçi *http://sanssouciblogs.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-41323044844465050212009-02-11T10:47:52.000+10:302009-02-11T10:47:52.000+10:30Thank You my Dear Dear friends. I have heard some ...Thank You my Dear Dear friends. I have heard some terrible stories from the fire district this morning but I also heard some very heart wrenching great stories too. Let me share here two of those stories.<br />One is about the koala bear found in the burnt out bush by fire fighters. Sitting by the burnt out tree this little wild animal accepted water from a firefighters water bottle and he drank willing a few bottles of water. I am sure this image will circulate around the world as it was a precious moment. The saying "How much can a koala bear " is such an apt description for this scene.<br />My second story is about a man and his beloved mate, his horse. <br />Inseparable he and his horse, he sent his family to safety and stayed back with his horse. Everything was razed around them and the only way they survived was to go to the dam and dive in. This man dived in and his horse following behind came in behind him and landed on top of him. He did not mind as they both survived together in the dam. Another story to touch th heart. You may see these stories in your country soon too!Milli Musingshttp://millimusings.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-91396566486413996642009-02-11T06:52:36.000+10:302009-02-11T06:52:36.000+10:30G'day milli,bad stuff girl..I have been listen...G'day milli,bad stuff girl..I have been listening on the New Zealand Net talkback,sending all my Aussie Mates AROHA (Love)((hugs))<br />Kia Kaha= 'Stand Tall and Be Strong'<br /><br />'She'll Be Right Mate'<br />((hugs)) x xJacqui Brownhttp://jacqui55.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-9264403890612981922009-02-11T01:57:28.000+10:302009-02-11T01:57:28.000+10:30I heard about it in the news and I was wondering a...I heard about it in the news and I was wondering about all my friend there besides the common men.Glad to know that u r fine. But there must have been lot of damage. They showed on the TV that on one side there is fire and on the other there are floods. Both causing damage. My prayers for all those who are in midst of all these problems. Take care ...God bless all.RituBala-Astrologer Vastu Consultanthttp://ritubalaastrologer.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-46442806805688002992009-02-11T01:34:48.000+10:302009-02-11T01:34:48.000+10:30Glad to hear you are well Milli ...and hoping thin...Glad to hear you are well Milli ...and hoping things settle down for your country. I can't even imagine living with that fear or worse yet being in the middle of it. I would love to live in California here but couldn't deal with the fires there. Stay safe my friend !!!!Joel Patrick Wlodarczykhttp://drwoe.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-67320986370641106962009-02-11T00:21:54.000+10:302009-02-11T00:21:54.000+10:30I have read many books about Australia as I too wa...I have read many books about Australia as I too wanted to move there in 1947 but I went home to collect my wife and that was the end. I had two more tries and was ready to take her mum and dad, that failed too. It seemed to me to be the only country in the World where you could live the life needed to survive in what it must have been like 2000 years ago.<br />An army friend joined Qantas out there and my wife's only surviving brother moved there but still she would not move.<br />So with all that pre knowledge what I have read here has knocked me flat.<br />I am speechless as I read of all the horrors without the fire. The whole country needs help and nothing about the floods etc. have been on the news here. I know this is selfish but thank God you and your loved ones are safe<br />Best wishes, I'm stunned.Bill Johnsonhttp://billatplay.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-34741347302399973502009-02-10T23:18:55.000+10:302009-02-10T23:18:55.000+10:30Thank You Dear Nick and the map I gave is a google...Thank You Dear Nick and the map I gave is a google map and if you click on the fires section top left you can actually see how those fires are going now. I believe the nasa satellite showed the smoke too.Milli Musingshttp://millimusings.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-11671344773326628232009-02-10T23:16:32.000+10:302009-02-10T23:16:32.000+10:30Ohh Tint it was so numbing here these last days an...Ohh Tint it was so numbing here these last days and I know how you are feeling. We all understand the devastation but we cant even begin to feel these victims loss and pain..Big Hugs to You!!!! Blessings too and yes check up with your family even though I am sure they are fine...Milli Musingshttp://millimusings.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-79088754904586570432009-02-10T23:11:53.000+10:302009-02-10T23:11:53.000+10:30I'm sitting here in tears reading the articles...I'm sitting here in tears reading the articles in that last link.~° Tint °~http://tintalasia.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-6590193058714928102009-02-10T23:11:31.000+10:302009-02-10T23:11:31.000+10:30Rita thank you so much for your good thoughts. I a...Rita thank you so much for your good thoughts. I am as you know in South australia and thankfully closer to the sea. Our hills and paddocks are at risk though and fires have certainly been nearby over the last few years. A very hot day with unfavourable conditions certainly does leave every one a bit anxious because many fires here too have been th work of firebugs. Our stat toughened up this year and now keep a very close eye on those who they have suspicions about and they give them warning too that were under surveillance. <br />I do hope that this is a scheme that will take off in other states too because that same day here with similar conditions 40 people were watched and luckily we had no catastrophes. Best Wishes Rita.Milli Musingshttp://millimusings.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-10134029163756240932009-02-10T23:10:17.000+10:302009-02-10T23:10:17.000+10:30We in America are so sadden with your country'...We in America are so sadden with your country's fires, lose of lives and property. I've been following the happenings online and on TV. May God be with the Aussie's who are effected by this tragedy.Nick Burtonhttp://coupeman.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-81099895117125748902009-02-10T23:03:39.000+10:302009-02-10T23:03:39.000+10:30Milli, it is awful. I feel for all affected by it,...Milli, it is awful. I feel for all affected by it, the trouble being that the effects will be felt nationwide long after the fires are put out and not only by the victims and their loved ones. My thoughts are with you all. We knew about the monsoon in the north, but not the flooding. My brother-in-law is there. I think a call to see if they're ok is in order. Thanks for the heads up.~° Tint °~http://tintalasia.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-90459274131402605282009-02-10T22:58:35.000+10:302009-02-10T22:58:35.000+10:30Milli you have been often in my thoughts these day...Milli you have been often in my thoughts these days and I am so glad you are safe. While not of the range and scope of your fires we to have been having problems with the arid conditions and the high winds causing the least little of spare to cause a raging fire. I pray for all of Australia to heal and may you continue to stay safe.Rita Varneyhttp://naarta.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-15699732078863275432009-02-10T22:50:50.000+10:302009-02-10T22:50:50.000+10:30Exactly MJ this is the lest we can do..Hugs and G...Exactly MJ this is the lest we can do..Hugs and Good night to you Dear too!Milli Musingshttp://millimusings.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-51729522515062063602009-02-10T22:48:48.000+10:302009-02-10T22:48:48.000+10:30The parrots and many other wonderful plants and wi...The parrots and many other wonderful plants and wildlife are all a big part of the attraction in these parts of Victoria Dave and these were kindly lent by my Melbourne friend. Healseville has a wonderful animal sanctuary and Thankfully it is safe for now.Milli Musingshttp://millimusings.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-68866605268467181642009-02-10T22:47:33.000+10:302009-02-10T22:47:33.000+10:30Honestly, while watching the news last night, I ca...Honestly, while watching the news last night, I can't help but imagine the arsons being burned in stake. I can not think of a far fairer punishment. What they did is unforgivable. <br /><br />The sudden change of wind here caused the fire to break out. Natives of that town have been doing this for several hundred years now and it's the first time in history that grass burning ceremony turned out to be a nightmare. <br /><br />Hugsss, Ms. M. Let's pray that everything will be alright for the victim, although we both know their lives will never be the same.ÐëÎty ®http://wanderingdeity.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-75584432783931118622009-02-10T22:45:35.000+10:302009-02-10T22:45:35.000+10:30Thank You Dear Mia. The bush does rejuvenate and i...Thank You Dear Mia. The bush does rejuvenate and it will but yes the fires in many cases were deliberate and people and their loved ones,families, pets and belongings do not just rejuvenate. For them it is Hard and difficult. Your friends would know how desperate it all is Mia I hope they are safe.Milli Musingshttp://millimusings.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-48446188682302301942009-02-10T22:41:33.000+10:302009-02-10T22:41:33.000+10:30By the way the bird photos are beautiful!By the way the bird photos are beautiful!Dave Thttp://nursedave.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-79960085001345431052009-02-10T22:38:28.000+10:302009-02-10T22:38:28.000+10:30I have been following this also Milli and I pray f...I have been following this also Milli and I pray for healing of those sick and lost minds who can even contemplate these atrocities. Yes, natures fires do bring rejuvenation, but this is something quite different isn't it? We have friends and family in Melbourne right now.Mia DeLighthttp://miadelight.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-69906763804847080752009-02-10T22:37:57.000+10:302009-02-10T22:37:57.000+10:30Thank You Dave..Hugs.Thank You Dave..Hugs.Milli Musingshttp://millimusings.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-6496247538181888632009-02-10T22:37:14.000+10:302009-02-10T22:37:14.000+10:30Good question Ren. There are organisations and ind...Good question Ren. There are organisations and individuals who do take in affected animals. As harsh as this might sound so many did perish. Like the humans we lost in this horrific fire animals surely succumb too. The birds could at least fly away and funny some of these birds and animals do have another sense for danger and you could see from film footage kangaroos hopping away from the fires. But still the sadness is many would be lost. At least birds do get a birds eye view and can see so much before it gets to them and many animals will seek out water. If you have seen the vision though of the burnt out areas it will be some time before the birds come back..but they will.Milli Musingshttp://millimusings.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-69123448936388056662009-02-10T22:34:50.000+10:302009-02-10T22:34:50.000+10:30Glad you are safe, my prayers are with those affec...Glad you are safe, my prayers are with those affected!Dave Thttp://nursedave.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270323250340964084.post-85086262890555024692009-02-10T22:30:32.000+10:302009-02-10T22:30:32.000+10:30Hi Deity and thanks for your comment. We in Austra...Hi Deity and thanks for your comment. We in Australia have moved into bushland because of the nature and beauty there but before we came to be there, nature did send fires through lightening etc and the bush would rejuvenate after these fires. Fires are a part of nature as hard as it is for us to understand. Fires that have been lit for a purpose well they become another matter entirely. This last weekend unlike your fires which were light for a ceremony ours were lit by very angry and sick individuals who used the conditions to maximum effect.<br />The authorities are treating this very seriously and they will be brought to full trial. I am sorry to hear about what happened there too and wonder if a rethink might have to apply due to weather patterns around the globe these days.Milli Musingshttp://millimusings.multiply.comnoreply@blogger.com