Pamela Moresby
New South Wales in Australia is on fire!
I saw some smokey haze in our atmosphere this morning.
Yes, I have some cousins who live near there and a niece. Hoping this fire does not come close to them….They were told to pack their bags and be ready to go at a moments notice.
New Zealand is 2 hours across the mighty Tasman Sea from Sydney, at least Auckland. That is 4 days sailing in any boat and this sea is very rough.
We are also getting smoke not very thick but enough for a slight haze.
Our firemen often go to help them in fire emergencies, we also send our firemen to America when they are facing a fire. I know these countries do the same, I was especially pleased when so many nations came to help in Christchurch when the major earthquake struck.
Here is an old painting I did of Saint Michel…although I never have been there, the tide is about as fast as our Manukau harbour going in and out, very fast. I did it a long time ago as a silhouette. It is done in watercolour.
I know fire is a terrifying thing …I recall taking an hour to put out a persons fire on their lawn with a pitchfork which I never have to do again…Pleased to say it was put out and no damage done.
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Question of
Have you ever confronted dangerous fire?
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Hope all is well in your neighbourhood.?
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This world is so callous at times. Instead of being concerned about people possibly losing their lives and properties, the news only talks about the koala bears.
We even got to watch these horrific fires on TV … I hope at least there will be no human casualties ….. I visited Mont Saint-Michel and I have to admit that you drew it perfectly
Last day my neighbor old lady died due to heart attack.
I am sorry to hear that Witty Feeds, my condolences….
Your painting is beautiful, Pamela. I have been to Mont St Michel, and can say you have captured its essence quite accurately. I have friends in Australia who are very agitated by this year’s fires. Some in NSW are now completely out of control, it appears. I am amazed, and rather horrified, that the smoke has reached all the way over to NZ 🙁
Yes, it is not bad for us, but these fires are the worst fires ever in Australia. Thanks for your kind comments Norman.
My nephew from NSW, Australia visited us yesterday. I did ask him about this and he said it did not affect them.
Fortunately most people I know in Australia won’t be affected, but it is only because of the brave efforts of the fire fighters that it will eventually stop.
Glad things are ok for now. Fire can be so devastating.
Yes, I fear for some living in the area affected, thanks Carol
I am so sorry, hope the fires stops as soon as possible.
Yes, the fires are going to take several days ….
The world needs a lot of care during these times. Your drawing is great!
Thanks Jenna, this to me is evidence of global warming as well.
I heard in the news today about this fire. Fortunately, I have not yet experienced a fire.
Yes, it is most fortunate, sadly some do…. Thanks Vidocka.
Again a fire? This year, we have too many burning places in our world. I hope, people are safe.
Yes, I feel the same way. The first fires in New South wales was deliberately lit. Now I am not sure what triggered the latest fires..
Like you, hope people are safe.
Thanks Fortune.