younggun987 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 I think it is time that this thread needs to be started. I can't stop thinking about the 65 and counting that are dead, and the hundreds of CFA Voluteers who are out there right now risking there life and doing it for their country AUSTRALIA. These men and women know that all there personal belongings have proberly all been burnt and they have nothing left but they still go on, these people are the real AUSTRALIANS. I would like to deticate this to them, may everyone leave a comment of respect, or a pray, they deserve it at this horrific time in Australian history. Thankyou Lachlan Powell Quote
JKS Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 Nice one Lachlan .... sometimes, all it takes is a young fellah like yourself to get the ball rolling. You say what I believe all of us feel deep in our hearts and souls. This is a terrible terrible tragedy. I don't often quote a Prime Minister but make sure you "Dig deep people" Donate to National Australia Bank Marty n Clan Quote
Goz Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 Fires at one end of the country and floods at the other end, it's been a truly bad couple of weeks for disasters in Australia. Everyone that helps out other Australians in times of natural disaster deserve a great big thank you. They are the true definition of Aussie. Quote
younggun987 Posted February 8, 2009 Author Report Posted February 8, 2009 this is great guys, these men and women deserve it.. Quote
domenic Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 justed watched the news on the bush fires we all need to help in some way. so i have rung up all my friends and told them to go through their wardrobes and donate something .If everyone puts in something even just 1 item that will help someone with nothing. I am going to go to the new blood bank near me on the way home tomorrow pommy blood might just be ok. vicky and dom Quote
happypants44 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 Well this is all very odd to me being a pom but these volunteers and everyone affected by these dreadful fires have my utmost respect and praise. Time and again we are reminded of our small and insignificant power in comparison to mother nature It is amazing to see the spirit and community rally at times like these and reaffirms my belief in humanity and decision to move out here Unfortunately as a Pom I am not allowed to donate blood (mad cow disease and all that) but i am sure we can all dig deep whether it be in our pockets or wardrobe Here's hoping the situation improves rapidly G Quote
Goz Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 Just reading the news and they are saying these bush fires are the worst since Ash Wednesday the loss of human life and property is truly shocking. My heart really goes out to those who have lost loved ones and property in these fires I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to go through something like that. The men and women that are out fighting the fires really have a tough job ahead of them, and then to read that they suspect that some of the fires have been deliberately lit is just shocking what sort of ####ing low life scumbag goes out and lights fires that cause this much damage. Death would be to good for these animals, they deserve to be doused in diesel and set alight themselves. Quote
Oooo Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 theres no words you can use for all those affected by the fire's and flood's such tragedy .......... Quote
Andyfly Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 :hatsoff:to the dedicated volunteers of the CFA and their support staff.... what a nightmare situation they are having to go through. Andy Quote
Baggsy Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 My brother is out there fighting the fires .. i passed have on the messages and he is (and every one else down there ) very gratefull for the support... he said to just remember, when the news coverage stops ..the fire fighters don't ..they will have days of mopping up to do after it is under control . Quote
flipster Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 My heart goes out to all involved, especially the astounding firefighters that put their lives on the line to protect others lives and property. You can also donate through the Red Cross - http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/services_emergencyservices_victorian-bushfires-appeal-2009.htm Quote
younggun987 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Posted February 9, 2009 i love this country, and i can't explain the hatered i have for these arsonists, they deserve to die being burnt alive in a car....... and i have never felt that way. Quote
JKS Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 The scale is incredible ... the complete and utter devastation. It so powerfully reminds us of what it truly important .... and how what seems real, is only an illusion. Up here in the far north and the west we now have an inland sea, the flooding is so widespread it is easier understood by looking at satellite pictures. The amount of property and infrastructure damage is still to be discovered as the waters are far from receding, the tides are still big and there is more rain on the way ..... Things, you can replace. Roads can be rebuilt. Mud you can wipe away. Crops can be re-sewn The country mourns for Victoria Marty Quote
spotter Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 One work for all the volinteers /Salute Quote
.Joel Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 Right now, whilst I don't know anyone directly that has been affected by these fires, at Melissa's work three of the children there have family that have died in these fires and it's quite distressing for them. The Duke (a member here and local kiter) works running telecommunication towers for the CFA etc, i'm sure once he returns he will be able to share with us. Times like these Dukey is run off his feet setting up all the comminication bridges for the emergency services, putting himself in the thick of it to help people. Today I looked at photos of Marysville and it's obliterated, gone. We used to drive up there once a month on a weekend and have lunch and spend the afternoon going on walks etc. It was only two weekends ago I was up there with Lee fishing and we caught a good size and number of rainbow trout. We commented on just how "green" Marysville looked compared to other places. How wrong we were. Here's a photo of one of our fishing spots that's at the base of Marysville, and the other photo is Stevenson's Falls. We did the walk from the carpark up to the water fall at night before we headed back to Melbourne. Apperantly that whole road that you take up to the waterfall has nothing left. [ATTACH]4869[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]4870[/ATTACH] Right now whilst we sit here behind our keyboards there's people that are probably sleeping in their cars, parked in the driveway out the front of what used to be their home. It's a bleak situation for those people who have lost everything. If you can donate anything then do so. For those of us living in Melbourne think about it this way, it's only 45 minutes away, the pain, uncertainty and suffering is happening in our own back yards. Don't watch it on TV like it's a million miles away and unrelated, actually spend 5 minutes of your day and donate something. That 5 minutes of your time during your 2400 minute working week isn't going to mean much to you, however the people on the receiving end it could mean the difference between a child sleeping on the back seat of a car cold and freezeing through the night, or simply having a warm blanket for comfort. There is most likely going to be some appeals and working bees that will happen over the coming months. It's only an hour from Melbourne, if you can spare an afternoon get involved. Regards, .Joel Quote
JKS Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 I think that as a Nation .... we should be damn proud of the goodness we have all seen this week. But no prouder than I feel right now. I just saw the tally on the news. At the time of posting, the donations have nearly hit $80,000,000.00 Marty Quote
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