Author Topic: Fires in Austrailia, the worse is over...I hope (Read 17900 times)

happygolucky · « **Reply #75 on:** October 23, 2013, 09:14:10 am »

They have now been allowed back home as the wind has dropped that threatened to shift a big fire towards them, well. at least they are ready, they need to be in their home to help fight small embers catching alight etc and also inevitably there are looters. this is just the beginning of the fire season, that concerns me.......it's all go down under, the tears I shed last night helped me deal with my emotions as a mum, I know just how much my daughters try to protect me from knowing just how bad they feel, sometimes a few tears relieve the tension, I feel much better today but know how real the situation is....

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #76 on:** October 23, 2013, 09:05:01 pm »

Oh Sandy, I'm glad they have been able to go home but I do feel for you. My children also don't tell me things if they think I'll worry. Then I worry about what they are not telling me.

happygolucky · « **Reply #77 on:** October 23, 2013, 09:11:04 pm »

Mind you, its also visa versa gave strict instructions last time I went into hospital, due to the panic that ensued after the fist time I went in. They are back in their home as its better to have people helping keep the fires down, they have things they have to do such as hose the house down all the time, but the fires still pose a huge risk, they had to leave as the wind was strong and changed direction, I usually hear from my daughter around 10pm so I will get a better idea and update, not sure if anyone is able to go to work either and hope they put the fires out soon.....the Blue Mountains will look very sad.......

luckylady · « **Reply #78 on:** October 23, 2013, 10:33:19 pm »

Oh, only just caught up with your thread again HGL. Having seen the reports on the news I can understand why you needed to shed those tears last night. I do hope your daughters have positive news for you this evening so that you may be able to get a good night's sleep without even more worry. Thinking of you and your family.

happygolucky · « **Reply #79 on:** October 23, 2013, 10:45:09 pm »

just been chatting my daughter, they are all very drained as its hard to get away or sleep, but they are back in their home, the community spirit is immense and everyone is helping each other, they have many homeless friends and the place is thick with smoke and helicopters above all the time, they were glad to get out for the day but they are not past being at risk, it was bad yesterday as the fire threatened to turn their way, only 2 miles from them........I feel better today, although other issues also in Australia concerned both of us as much......not much to do but worry and waite

happygolucky · « **Reply #80 on:** October 24, 2013, 09:11:12 am »

My daughter and grand daughters are staying away from the Blue mountains today as its getting too stressful and no one is getting much sleep, they took their Guinea pigs with them too, so they are now safe in a new temp home, however my son in law has stayed behind to help hose down the house and was able to go to work today, hope things calm down soon.

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #81 on:** October 24, 2013, 11:56:25 pm »

Glad they are safe but hope the fires are put out soon. It sounds like an excellent community there but your mind will be easier knowing they are out of danger.