Thank you for your concern, Ilske, but I am well clear of the bushfire ravaged areas this year. And so far, we have not heard of any lacemakers who have been affected by the fires.
I remember with great affection for all on Arachne when the home of fellow lacemaker Jenny Rees in Canberra was destroyed by bushfire in 2003, and how everyone on this list rallied around to help with gifts of lacemaking equipment. The loss of property by bushfire is a recurring tragedy in Australia. But it is the death toll with this outbreak that is so appalling. The death toll is now above 180, and likely to rise. The call has gone out for blood donors to help those injured, many of whom need skin grafts from burns. It is difficult to visualise the speed and ferocity of an Australian bushfire, unless one has experienced it. With the large volume of gum trees, and at higher altitudes pine trees, and their high oil content, a bushfire once it takes holds is uncontrollable. Noelene in Cooma [email protected] > Has anybody heard somebody from Noele? Is she ok? > It's so awful to hear about this horror. > Wish you all in Oz that you survive. > > Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
