[SEL] Fires in Austalia

[R & M Ingold]

Thanks for the well thought out mail Jim.
The fires are mainly just north of Melbourne, Victoria.. (Paul Pavlinovich 
lives close to a danger area.)
I live close to Newcastle, North of Sydney New South Wales.
We have been spared this time around. Also, although bush (Forest) is all 
around us, it is not as dense as in the Nat Parks, where most fires are 
burning.
The Nat Parks mob have had a 'Greenie' pushed, NO BURN OFF policy for a long 
time now.
So, with the buildup of 'tree litter' etc. It was a bomb waiting to happen.
At this time, the finger is being pointed in all directions and many 'Public 
Servants' and their departments are going into 'Arse save mode'.
All of which will not bring back ONE victim.
Thanks for caring. We appreciate it.
Reg
Reg & Marg Ingold.
Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
randmingold at hotkey.net.au
http://www.oldengine.org/members/randmingold

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Hardman" <Jim at hardmanfamily.net>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 12:35 AM
Subject: [SEL] Fires in Austalia


>
> Reg and Marg,
>
> We have been corresponding with folks in Wagga Wagga and have learned more 
> about the fires than we would normally get in news coverage.  Yes, there 
> are pictures on TV and the news is reporting updates on the fires and 
> devastation here in the states, but the media tends to be self-centered, 
> leaning towards local news and problems of the homeland.  And being in the 
> middle of winter here in Vermont, with a foot of snow on the ground and 
> four foot snow embankments along the driveway, it's hard to imagine the 
> heat and trials that you and your countrymen are enduring.
>
> The Lord didn't create us to be self-centered, we are of one family, 
> humanity, that struggles with problems from the moment we are born.  A lot 
> of our troubles are of our own making, we do dumb things and then have to 
> pay the price.  But a lot of troubles seem to just come upon us... storms, 
> floods, high winds and fires.  We don't grow old before we see first hand 
> the pain of living, the sufferings of others.  It doubly hurts when it is 
> learned that some of the fires were purposely set by unthinking, 
> imbalanced people.
>
> We care.  And there's not much anyone can do from a distance except 
> pray... and for those of us who can, contribute to an appropriate relief 
> fund.
>
> Our hearts go out to all who are homeless, for all who have lost loved 
> ones.  Most Americans feel a deep and enduring affection, indeed love, 
> towards the Australian people.  You have been loyal friends and that is 
> embedded in our hearts.  The Aussies are a kindred folk, respected and 
> esteemed.  Maybe the news media doesn't do justice to either the events or 
> the relationships, but I can tell you first hand that we feel your pain 
> and pray for your relief.
>
> We hope that you and your loved ones are safe.  No, I confess I don't know 
> the geography, but see the fires in NSW and know that there are a lot of 
> families in danger.
>
> My wife, and yes, the entire SE List, join with others in prayer for 
> relief and recovery.
>
> Warm Regards,   Jim in Vermont, USA
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