Comments on: Victorian Bush Fire Diary: February 19th – DAY THIRTEEN https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/victorian-bush-fire-diary-february-19th-day-thirteen/ Traveling full-time in a financially sustainable way Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:42:02 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: theprofessionalhobo https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/victorian-bush-fire-diary-february-19th-day-thirteen/#comment-1138 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:57:57 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=418#comment-1138 Hi Frank,
You are absolutely right about being acutely aware of the fires, as far away as Melbourne. This is the trouble with publishing a diary after the fact in such an ever-changing situation; things change! On February 19th, the media hype had died off, as had most of the smoke in Melbourne. Many people (understandably) figured that the fires were at least under control, if not out.

For other readers who might be curious about the text messages, yesterday the Victorian police sent out SMS messages to all mobile phones in the state, warning of forecasted extreme weather and high winds. It was an unprecedented event, and one that has come up against some interesting criticisms and acclaims alike.

The battle wages on…

]]> By: Frank https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/victorian-bush-fire-diary-february-19th-day-thirteen/#comment-1137 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:24:23 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=418#comment-1137 Hi Nora,
Thank you for your excellent blogging during this very difficult time. To say I have enjoyed the posts would give the wrong meaning to enjoyed BUT I really appreciate your candor and openness about the whole situation.

I really hope you get back to your own house soon and can relax for a few days. Sorry you are so stressed and under the pump.

Hopefully we will get rain and some good soaking soon and the area will start to transform. We saw this happen along the Great Ocean Road in the 80’s and it was great.

We are acutely aware of fire and have not assumed they have stopped. Just think of yesterdays text messages. Take care
Frank

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