Comments | cathy_1: Victoria

cathy_1

Victoria

Feb 08, 2009 18:59

My state, Victoria, has had what can only be called a hellish start to 2009.

We've experienced a heat wave like you wouldn't believe, with temperatures of 40+ degrees over a number of days. In the middle of this we experienced a tragic loss in Melbourne on the West Gate Bridge, and the past 36 hours have seen at least 650 homes go down in ( Read more... )

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bembacolora February 8 2009, 16:23:40 UTC

Wow, Cath! I'm glad you and your family are safe.

cathy_1 February 8 2009, 20:35:11 UTC

Me too, Mario, thanks mate.

tinawiesen February 8 2009, 16:46:11 UTC

Oh, that is so tragic and impossible to NOT be touched by this. I hope you and your loved ones remain safe from the devastation of the fires and losses.

*hugs*

cathy_1 February 8 2009, 20:36:17 UTC

Thanks Tina. We've been very lucky that my brother and his wife and her family, all of whom live in the country, have not been effected.

megtan February 9 2009, 05:31:55 UTC

just thought you might like to know that Ash Wednesday was on feb 16th in 1983...

cathy_1 February 9 2009, 06:41:57 UTC

of course you're right and i dod know that, mixed up the dates in my emotional state and I appreciate you picking up on it and bringing it to my attention.