Australian Bushfires

I can’t even imagine the devastation and grief going on there. My thoughts and prayers go out to all affected.

-- You can't get a hug from Facebook.

It’s very sad indeed to see this, and also to realized that some of these fires were deliberately set and even reset after the firefighters had put them out. Our prayers go out to you in Australia.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Grumpy- Like I said in my email last weekend, hope you and yours are OK. Sounds like they are. Hopefully these will end soon. As always, bbqKing.

-- bbqKing, Lawrenceville

Our prayers go out to all.

We had a similar occurance here in Northern California last summer. The fires were very close. Friends and neighbors were effected. I have a good feel for the effects. If we don’t get some rain soon I am afraid we might be in for a replay.

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

Wow Grump
Can you see the smoke from your house ?

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Thanks Jocks, I’m sure your prayers will go a long way. We are safe here, those fires are 8-9 hours drive from us. There may be some of our members (LJ’s) affected but I don’t know of any.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Our prayer go out to all involved in this unbelievable event. May relief come swiftly stay safe Grumpy thanks for keeping us posted…Blkcherry

Thanks for the Pictures Tony. Our prayers are for all for safety and our wrath goes out to those that set them intentionally.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Wow Grumpy for a second there I thought you were showing pics of southern California. I hope they keep their distance from you and die down soon.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

My thoughts and prayers go out to the people who lost love ones and their homes. I was a fireman for five years and it is hard to believe how fast these type of fires can travel. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Amen to those prayers, Grumpy.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

My prayers go out to you mates… and boy-o-boy am I glad there’s a LOT of water between you and me….

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Wow… I had no idea! And to think I was caught up worrying about how I was going to deal with my company closing… I feel silly now. Thoughts and prayers from me and my family to your entire country! God speed be with you all!

-- Adventure? Heh! Excitement? Heh! A Woodworker craves not these things!

An unprecedent disaster, the death toll is rising almost hourly, the number of homes lost and people displaced is difficult to comprehend. There are reports of arsonist lighting more fires, these reports are to be validated. Some reports speculate the death toll may rise to more than 300!

It is impossible to comphrend how villages have been completely destroyed, to listen to people speak of the loss of family and friends is overwhelming, and yet there are remarkable incidents of survival – a little girl crawled into a wombat hole whilst the fire storm swept over and and round her, she is alive to tell the story.

At our most difficult hour, Australians have rallied. The refugee centres are overwhelmed by donations of clothing and the like. Cash donations to the Red Cross and other charities have exceeded all expectations, the last reports set it at more than $35 million and rising.

Your support and most importantly your prayers will help those in need to re-build their lives, a task which will take many years.

For updates ~ http://www.smh.com.au/

-- Bandsaw Box Plans

Thanks for sharing those pictures Grumpy.It’s hard to imagine the destruction left behind by the fires and your pictures make it all the more real.My heart and prayers go out to all those affected by it.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

It’s truly tragic what happened down under. I saw a news report on the the other night and couldn’t believe how fast it spread, even trapping people in there cars trying to get out of the way. My prayers go out to all of you!

Rich

-- Talent on Loan from God - Rush Limbaugh ----------www.genesiswoodworks.com----------

Our prayers go out to all you Aussies. I hope you catch the people responsible for starting those fires. You have posted some amazing pictures. Please stay safe Grumpy.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Grumpy

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

Conditions have eased with cooler weather, but 3,000 fire fighters still battleing 21 out of control fires. If some of the fires merge a more serious situation could occur with wind gusts persisting.
Two people are being questioned by police regarding arson.
Wildlife is badly impacted as you can see with these little fellas

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Australia compares to California as far as forest fires … huge loss of trees and homes

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

I’m reading that people are starting to go back and making plans to rebuild. Our prayers are with them.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

God be with all those affected. These pictures are amazing. I couldn’t even imagine. Hopefully it ends soon.

-- Don't tell her I'm in the shop!

Grumpy…..hope police get or capture who ever is responsible…....in meantime send poor little bears will take care of, and send back after emergency…......maybe.

Remoc, The police have one suspect. The fires would have impacted on many animals, especially the slow moving ones. Karson, in some cases whole villages have been destroyed. Death toll over 200. Situation now very much improved.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

I was in the area when Yellowstone burned 20 years ago. That was bad but this is the worst I’ve ever seen.Our prayers are with all of you there. I doubt if it will snow and put this out the way it did in Yellowstone.

-- Thos. Angle

a horrific time. My prayers, as well, go out to everyone!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Grumpy, my sister and her family live in Aldgate just east of Adelaide. I spent 5 weeks in Australia quite a few years ago and loved my visit. Several days were spent traveling the Great Ocean Road, then down into the Melbourne area. Australia is a beautiful place and it’s truly sad to see this happening. I’ve been watching this on the little news we get about it here in the US. I’d like also to say that our prayers are with you. I’m glad the situation has been improving lately.

Take care.

-- Martin, Kansas

Thanks Martin & Ms Debbie. I am sure those who are affected will appreciate your concern & prayers. I believed it rained in Victoria today. That will help to bring much of it under control.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python