Smoke from nearby fires discolours the sky earlier this week.
You may have seen my post from earlier in the week about the bushfires burning around the state. They are all still burning and today, Friday is going to be very dangerous weather, hot, windy and the chance of lightning strikes. The main danger in such weather is embers being carried ahead of the main fires and starting new ones. The fire service says that in these conditions homes may not be defendable.
Naturally, I’ve been a bit distracted by all this and can’t really concentrate on writing. This morning I will probably be taking the pets and relocating to friends in Hobart for a day or so. If I am not able to update you I will ask Naomi to post something so you all know I am OK.
Born in England in 1957 my family came to Australia in 1966. I grew up in Adelaide, South Australia, where I met and married my husband David. We came together over a mutual love of trains. Both of us worked for the railways for many years, his job was with Australian National Railways, while I spent 12 years working for the STA, later TransAdelaide the Adelaide city transit system. After leaving that job I worked in hospitality until 2008.
We moved to Tasmania in 2002 to live in the beautiful Huon Valley. David passed away in 2015 and I'm here on my own now but I have Cindy the dog and Polly the cat to keep me company.
I currently co-write two Wordpress blogswith my sister Naomi. Our doll blog "Dolls, Dolls, Dolls", and a "Our Other Blog" which is about everything else but with a focus on photographs and places in Tasmania.
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Dennis I am probably going to “relocate” that’s what they call it before it becomes forced evacuation. Hopefully I will be home in a day or two but it is not looking good for our town right now.
I live 2kms north of the town. My latest information is that there have been evacuations up the Arve Rd nearer to the fire. Many other townspeople have left voluntarily.
Wow, that looks dangerous. Stay safe!
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Dennis I am probably going to “relocate” that’s what they call it before it becomes forced evacuation. Hopefully I will be home in a day or two but it is not looking good for our town right now.
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Take care…be safe…and do keep us posted.
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I will or I will get Naomi to. There will be wi fi where I am going.
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Have been thinking of you, Vanda. I’m glad you’ve made the decision to evacuate.
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David and I always agreed that we would pack the car and go if this happened. Now it’s just me and the pets and no car but good friends.
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I live 2kms north of the town. My latest information is that there have been evacuations up the Arve Rd nearer to the fire. Many other townspeople have left voluntarily.
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So sorry to read this, Vanda. Take care. I hope you are safe.
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Thanks Lois. I will keep people updated or Naomi will.
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I hope all is well for you, Vanda.
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