Fires in Australia?!

[whiteballz]

Once again East coast australians.

hardtuned.net is putting together a charity cruise on sunday - from parramatta to terrigal up the coast to raise money for the red cross fire relief fund.

Please PM me for more information if your interested.

[2ndclasscitizen]

Forecast isn't too good for Sunday mate, might have to give it a miss. Will come out to the meet and say G'day and grab a few snaps though.

[whiteballz]

Thanks mitch, If your on any bike forums feel free to spread the word.

Even if the weather is too rough to ride for you guys, a donation at the meetup would go a long way

[2ndclasscitizen]

Where and when is the meet?

[whiteballz]

Nissansilvia.com -> Hardtuned #5 - Charity Cruse - Victorian Fires! - Hardtuned.net

P6 at olyimpic park.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

You know, you could always offer him a ride in the Celica.....

[whiteballz]

**** the celica.

[TVR IS KING]

Man I hate images like that. "Mate". Like the whole country is overrun with bogans.
And if you want to know the truth, Koala's are aggressive as shit, and they don't usually hold your hand.

[2ndclasscitizen]

**** the celica.

What are you driving in the cruise then?

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Man I hate images like that. "Mate". Like the whole country is overrun with bogans.
And if you want to know the truth, Koala's are aggressive as shit, and they don't usually hold your hand.

I think it's a good carthartic exercise for some people though - in the hopelessness and complete lack of control that occurs with a fire - where mother nature is in charge - these CFA volunteers can somehow help something. anything.

As for "mate", if you don't like that expression I think we may have to revoke your citizenship

[engineer27]

Condolences to all who lost family and friends. I hope that they get rain and that the winds die down soon so all who are fighting the fires can get some much needed rest.

[nota]

I guess this proved to be a hot date but you wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry, would you?

Guests had to run for cover as thick choking smoke and embers rolled across the vinyard where only minutes earlier the couple had exchanged vows.

It was one of three weddings thrown into chaos in the normally picture-perfect valley. More than 170 guests were ordered inside a cellar as fire approached De Bertolli Winery on the Melba Highway at Yarra Glen.

Photographer Eben Ventner said he couldn't believe what he was witnessing through his lens. "The hills in the distance were enveloped in thick coulds of soot, smoke and fire and then the manager bundled us unto the cellar," Mr Ventner said. A water bombing helicopter dumped water over the De Bortolli convention centre to stop embers from taking hold.

Another 80 wedding patrons and staff evacuated Immerse Winery, a neighbouring property, with fire ripping through an historic barn only minutes after a couple signed their wedding certificate. Guests and staff were ordered off the property only minutes after the couple tied the knot.

"The husband and wife fled to Yea township and spent their wedding night at the local pub sleeping on the gaming room floor."

[SlickHolden]

I already plan to donate at least 1/2 of it should I receive it.

Alternatively, I have no problem with the government using my portion of that handout to help victims of the Floods and Fires.

Yep I'll support any measures to support the QLD and VIC victims.

I don't get why they are giving money to people like me for no real reason, sure for people who are living on the edge but for people who work part time and still live with their parents then I think the money could be put to better use.

Their not really looking at it like that. Just you work here have some money and spend it into the economy.
It's very unusual to have a package ahead of a rescission, But that is what it is. I guess they are trying to limit that impact and keep it at a low. No-one wants to go back to the rescission we had to have day.

Stick in in your car or get yourself something you really need and couldn't afford before. Or pay some debts off. Debt repayments will help in the long run not just us but the lenders also - Which should help us.

No doubt the worst disasters in Australian history all at once have come at the perfect time. And that sounds so sick to say and write.
But that package is perfect now - it will help rebuild the community's affected and no doubt kick start the economy hopefully out of a rescission.

[agi64t]

It's a terrible situation!!

[charged]

People I know at Marsyville have lost everything but got out with their lives, I used to go there years ago when the brother lived there and ride through the forests, its a absolutley beautiful place but the amount of fuel around was incredible.

The whole town was either employed in the logging industry or tourism not sure how they will survive without wages coming in. There are still over 50 people unaccounted for in Marysville so the death toll will ge higher.