tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post1216056076601907431..comments2023-10-19T23:44:42.126+11:00Comments on My dog : in the aftermath of the fires we reflect on what happenedparlancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-3268785455522076622009-03-18T23:30:00.000+11:002009-03-18T23:30:00.000+11:00Ross, thanks for that link on Flowerdale. I've add...Ross, thanks for that link on Flowerdale. I've added it to my regular reading list.parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-81996461551909171372009-03-18T19:03:00.000+11:002009-03-18T19:03:00.000+11:00I like the Boston Globe coverage for the very fact...I like the Boston Globe coverage for the very fact that it is confronting - their images bring you closer to the emotion of the events than the watered-down versions we see in the local media. <BR/><BR/>It has also been very interesting to follow Peter Williams' stories from Flowerdale at http://helpflowerdalenow.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-1250681721635837242009-03-10T22:15:00.000+11:002009-03-10T22:15:00.000+11:00Thanks, Johann. It's a strange world nowadays. We'...Thanks, Johann. It's a strange world nowadays. We're too hot and dry and you on the other side of the world are getting terribly cold weather. I hope the winter is not being too cruel to you.parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-57665429979070260102009-03-10T05:07:00.000+11:002009-03-10T05:07:00.000+11:00Wow, what you all have been through is just unimag...Wow, what you all have been through is just unimaginable. I am glad you are safe.Johann The Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676712437788270947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-2570608840587287912009-02-19T19:33:00.000+11:002009-02-19T19:33:00.000+11:00Sally Forth, I always check out your blog, because...Sally Forth, I always check out your blog, because I enjoy it. I can't remember how I ever stumbled across it - maybe it was because you once put a comment here. My memory's not wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Have you ever blogged about your Penny?parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-17657217785059021442009-02-19T09:11:00.000+11:002009-02-19T09:11:00.000+11:00We have a Penny too! Thanks for stopping by, I onl...We have a Penny too! Thanks for stopping by, I only knew of your other blog until just now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-55960093569467064932009-02-18T21:00:00.000+11:002009-02-18T21:00:00.000+11:00Stanislaw, I think we'll cut back on the turkey wi...Stanislaw, I think we'll cut back on the turkey wings. They're not often available in our supermarket, anyway.parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-16090017580051938712009-02-18T02:47:00.000+11:002009-02-18T02:47:00.000+11:00Heya. Thanks for visiting my blog!We sure hope th...Heya. Thanks for visiting my blog!<BR/><BR/>We sure hope that you and yours remain safe. It's so hard to imagine what it all must be like and it's terrifying even to try. Our thoughts and hearts are with all of you.<BR/><BR/>On a lighter and meatier note...<BR/>No, we've never feasting on turkey wings. Chicken wings are just about the perfect size and turkey wings would be too big. The ones we have at the meat packer are almost a pound a piece! That's more than a day's-worth of food for us. But they sure look tasty!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394678546578526522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-74879841080148025412009-02-17T21:19:00.000+11:002009-02-17T21:19:00.000+11:00Curator, thanks for the visit and the comment. You...Curator, thanks for the visit and the comment. You're certainly right that it's hard to find the words. Nature has overwhelmed us and turned our confidence upside-down.parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-29628564986598505172009-02-17T21:18:00.000+11:002009-02-17T21:18:00.000+11:00Sharon, thanks for the prayers.Sharon, thanks for the prayers.parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-23623987267081020772009-02-17T21:02:00.001+11:002009-02-17T21:02:00.001+11:00Maggie and Mitch, I debated with myself whether to...Maggie and Mitch, I debated with myself whether to post the link to the Boston Globe site. The photos are so sad, and we are thinking here that the photo of the family in despair is an invasion of their privacy, but perhaps in some way their tragedy stands for the loss suffered by so many others. <BR/>And I don't just mean death and tragedy here in Australia. I mean our whole sad (but often wonderful) planet.parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-16736178588793843862009-02-17T21:02:00.000+11:002009-02-17T21:02:00.000+11:00Maggie and Mitch, I debated with myself whether to...Maggie and Mitch, I debated with myself whether to post the link to the Boston Globe site. The photos are so sad, and we are thinking here that the photo of the family in despair is an invasion of their privacy, but perhaps in some way their tragedy stands for the loss suffered by so many others. <BR/>And I don't just mean death and tragedy here in Australia. I mean our whole sad (but often wonderful) planet.parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-44423060712766034672009-02-17T20:57:00.000+11:002009-02-17T20:57:00.000+11:00Slavenka, thanks for that. I hope the fires won't ...Slavenka, thanks for that. I hope the fires won't spread again. Some are still burning, but perhaps they won't flare up again. Let's hope!parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-38997288736107129432009-02-17T20:55:00.000+11:002009-02-17T20:55:00.000+11:00Tina, thanks. Over the last few years we have begu...Tina, thanks. Over the last few years we have begun to realise the power of nature in our world, haven't we?parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-61804930605271968292009-02-17T20:51:00.000+11:002009-02-17T20:51:00.000+11:00In that case I don't know what to wish or pray for...In that case I don't know what to wish or pray for! I wonder where those pollutants will go if it doesn't rain. Perhaps over time the chemicals will break down and the ash will turn into soil.parlancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11175843064324380048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-85475063022509311792009-02-17T20:10:00.000+11:002009-02-17T20:10:00.000+11:00Hi Parlance,I was just listening to the news and t...Hi Parlance,<BR/>I was just listening to the news and they said that the government does NOT want heavy rain in the next few months as that will wash ashes and fire retardants into the water catchments! At least, they don't want rain in the Upper Yarra Valley.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03595085911431639840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-20385877137738453182009-02-17T10:47:00.001+11:002009-02-17T10:47:00.001+11:00Truly, truly, sad...the pictures left me speechles...Truly, truly, sad...the pictures left me speechless...<BR/>Continued prayers for Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-20735320194457619092009-02-17T10:47:00.000+11:002009-02-17T10:47:00.000+11:00The picture of the bridge is so nice.I'm glad that...The picture of the bridge is so nice.<BR/>I'm glad that you are safe now.Slavenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462717784306771368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-7485064975826191772009-02-17T04:45:00.000+11:002009-02-17T04:45:00.000+11:00We've just come from the Boston Globe picture blog...We've just come from the Boston Globe picture blog! Mom can't stop crying! What a horrible tragedy this is! We're sure it's very difficult to be upbeat! We pray for all of you every single day!<BR/><BR/>Love ya lots<BR/>Maggie and MitchMolly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-27319775124367107642009-02-17T01:44:00.000+11:002009-02-17T01:44:00.000+11:00Hi Parlance, I wanted to drop by because you have ...Hi Parlance, I wanted to drop by because you have been in my thoughts so much. It's hard to figure out what to say in the face of so much devastation and loss...but I send prayers and wishes for a better tomorrow. Keep safe.curatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489649350600851213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179993983134824252.post-13629623584354899392009-02-16T23:06:00.000+11:002009-02-16T23:06:00.000+11:00parlance,my thoughts and prayers are with you 7 yo...parlance,<BR/>my thoughts and prayers are with you 7 your country. <BR/><BR/>ShaornAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com