Hi
Just wanted to send thoughts to all affected by the horrific bushfires currently being experienced in Australia - I hope you're holding up at this time...
Stephen
Hi
Just wanted to send thoughts to all affected by the horrific bushfires currently being experienced in Australia - I hope you're holding up at this time...
Stephen
1966 911 Coupe - Slate Grey - 304598 - still in restoration!
Member #1616
yes Stephen
It is an horrific situation - and expected to last for some time (maybe months) until finally under control and out. Many people have now lost their homes (over 1000 homes and structures) and most of their possessions and unfortunately an increasing number have lost their lives many of them "in the line of duty" as firefighters- and that toll is expected to climb over time. Some small towns here in Victoria have been all but wiped out and the situation in NSW is just as bad - probably worse
Fortunately i am well away from the affected areas although i know them well.
My thoughts are also with the people affected and I am heartened by the response of the community and business in providing assistance. For example my local coffee shop opened on Christmas day, everyone working there volunteered their time and they donated all but $1 per cup of coffee to the fire relief services. Combined with donations the customers left there as well that shop raised over $2000 for the relief effort on a day that they would have otherwise been closed for the holiday.
Hugh Hodges
73 911E
Melbourne Australia
Foundation Member #005
Australian TYP901 Register Inc.
Early S Registry #776
Looks really horrible, Hugh, and only getting worse... here's hoping those in positions of authority make the right choices... and that the destruction of all flora and fauna ends really soon...
1966 911 Coupe - Slate Grey - 304598 - still in restoration!
Member #1616
Thanks for the update and info Hugh...
I had an email check-in with Mike Jacobson (Spyder Automobiles) in Warragul a couple of days ago....
It was hard for me to imagine the scale of the devastation until someone showed a area chart comparing your fires and largest fire we EVER had in the state of CA...… My lord, there was NO comparison, not even close …
Stay safe mate,
cm
Chuck Miller
Creative Advisor/Message Board Moderator - Early 911S Registry #109
R Gruppe #88
TYP901 #62
'73S cpe #1099 - Matched # 2.7/9.5 RS spec rebuild
'67 Malibu 327 spt cpe - Period 350 Rebuild
’98 Chevy S-10 – Utility
’15 GTI – Commuter
Devastating is definitely the word, as Hugh mentions the structures and loss of life, flora and fauna, with the estimates of native animal deaths at heart breaking levels.
No relief in sight.
Chris
you stay safe too mate
most would not know that Chris is a "Firee" in the Adelaide ranges traditionally a very bad and dangerous area for fires and in particular for those fighting fires
Hugh Hodges
73 911E
Melbourne Australia
Foundation Member #005
Australian TYP901 Register Inc.
Early S Registry #776
Clyde Boyer
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed
1973 2.4E Coupe RHD Aussie 5 speed my first ever 911 (1995)
Early S Registry Member #294
First Aussie R Gruppe Member #366
TYP 901 Register Inc #6
Thanks for the update Clyde.... Hoping the defense and luck holds for you property...
As I've said, it's hard for me/us up here to grasp the scale of your fires...
To you and my fellow TYP901'ers.. and all down there... STAY SAFE !!!!
cm
Chuck Miller
Creative Advisor/Message Board Moderator - Early 911S Registry #109
R Gruppe #88
TYP901 #62
'73S cpe #1099 - Matched # 2.7/9.5 RS spec rebuild
'67 Malibu 327 spt cpe - Period 350 Rebuild
’98 Chevy S-10 – Utility
’15 GTI – Commuter