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    Phone lines have been temporarily restored to Moruya, as has electricity.

    Bazza has evacuated from his farm, and is now staying with relatives in the centre of Moruya. He brought his clothes, and his extensive WGF collection. He phoned me and asked me to pass on the message to the forum.

    No internet or mobile phone services though for the foreseeable future. Probably months.
    Trunk road north from Moruya to Batemans Bay cut, and Batemans Bay itself is now completely isolated.
    The only way in or out at the moment is to go south 50 km in the direction of Bega, then take side roads to the Snowy Mountain Highway, west a hundred km to Cooma, then north a hundred km to Canberra.

    Half a dozen of the largest, brand spanking new appliances from around the state have arrived in Moruya, along with their crews and full equipment. Moruya is an evacuation centre, a refuge, and is being very heavily defended with every resource available.

    Saturday, things will be grim. Hot, dry winds, 45C temperatures, 40-50 kmh gusting to 70. Firestorm weather. Not suitable for firefighting helicopters, and risky for fixed wing.

    There is a "Ils ne passeront pas!" attitude in the firefighting centre, with both Rural Fire Service units providing the first line - and behind the lines - defence, with the professional Fire and Rescue service, now beefed up with significant reinforcements and top of the line equipment, providing the main line of resistance at the bush/urban interface.

    "Moruya shall not burn!"

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    Yes, they really said that at the co ordination meeting.

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    I wish Baz and anyone else caught up in this aweful situation the best of luck.
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Just in - Cooma to Canberra road cut by fire. Evacuees are advised to stay in Cooma for the next few days.

    Australia Post has suspended all deliveries in Canberra as the smoke is just too thick.

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    Horrendous!

    Glad to hear Baz is OK - many thanks for the update Zoe.
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Good to know, at least for the moment. Better sounding than the latest post in the Wildfire season thread, at least.

    I just hope it doesn't come down to having to mass evacuate Cooma.

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    Thanks for the updates Zoe. What a horrendous situation! Please pass my/our best wishes to Baza and our relief that he is safe.

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    Very glad to hear Baz managed to evacuate safely, last I'd heard he had fire in three directions albeit at a distance.
    Thanks for the update Zoe & send our best to him should he call again, we're thinking of him.

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Echoing what others have said...glad to hear Baz is safe and has essentials with him. Relay best wishes when you can. Fingers crossed that the firefighting efforts will salvage as much as possible and that conditions might improve sooner rather than later.

    Thanks for providing a link for those cut off, Zoe! Stay safe yourself and keep that breathing mask handy

    All the best,
    Matt

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    Many thanks for the update on Baz, Zoe.
    Our thoughts are with all of you in these trying times.

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    Thank you for the news about Barry, Zoe. I am glad that he is safe, at least for he time being. I hope that the situation will improve in all the fire affected areas.

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    im glad baz was evacuated and managed to save his minis lol. priorities and all that. i hope they can halt the beast.

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    Thanks Zoe.
    Luck to all of you

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    My prayers and good wishes for Barry, and all those affected!!!

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    Hi Zoe, I'm Barry's daughter, Jenny. He has evacuated to Canberra with my sister Virginia this morning in her car. Can you please let his friends on the WoW forum know. He may be out of touch for a while. Thanks
    They are going to Virginia's son Ben's place. If necessary my daughter will arrange for Barry to go up to Sydney and stay with her. Dad wasn't going to leave and my husband had to speak to him late last night to make him see sense. .... Please let any of his friends or anyone in his games circles know as I am sure he will be worrying about not being in touch. I have also posted what's happening on his FB page so friends can read.... I think they will be ok but I will let you know if they need anything. Cheers

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    Hope the fires miss his farm...
    Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    Very glad to hear Barry is okay. Thanks for the update.

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    Thanks for the update from Barry's family, Zoe! Let's hope he has something to return to when all this is over...the main thing is he's further out of Harm's Way

    Stay safe!
    Always the best,
    Matt

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    Some good news, at least.
    Now, let's hope for more good news.

    Thanks for letting us know, Zoe.
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    Good to see, thanks for relaying Zoe.

    "He is wise who watches"

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    Good to see one of our own safe and sound. Praying for everyone else down there through this disaster.

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    Yes, excellent news.
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Thank Goodness for that.
    Thank you for putting my mind at rest on that score Zoe.
    Now how are you doing?
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Thanks so much for that picture, Zoe.
    Good to see Baz is able to relax a bit.

    Take care of yourself.
    I hope this will all pass soon.

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    Nice to see a friend attempting to reduce Barry's stress levels, in a safer environment.

    Best wishes and positive vibes to the affected and the firefighters (all the people supporting the effort, actually).
    Mike
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    Thanks for the update pic, Zoe, but I do have a question:
    Is Barry the one sipping tea, or the one sitting in the tea-sipper's lap?
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    Whichever Sam, that is one big moggy.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Are you sure it's not one of those wombat thingies they have out there?

    BTW, any one else think Kylie Minogue's current UK advert pushing Aussie tourism a tad ironic given the circumstances?
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Don't know Squadron Leader.
    Never actually played Womb myself.

    Kyte.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte View Post
    Don't know Squadron Leader.
    Never actually played Womb myself.

    Kyte.
    You have to be careful which end you hold it......
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    Thanks for the update, Zoe. Very glad reason won out.
    And as was asked,ho w are you.
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    Safely in Sydney, with family.
    Thanks for the update Zoe. Comforting to see a mate safe and sound and also, how are things in Canberra?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Biggles downunder View Post
    Thanks for the update Zoe. Comforting to see a mate safe and sound and also, how are things in Canberra?
    The most appropriate phrase is "the calm before the storm". ACT(Australian Capital Territory -"Canberra, basically) firefighters have been withdrawn from the front lines in NSW to protect the city, and lives, rather than limit the spread of the megafires. With luck, they won't be needed, and will just get a good and much needed rest. But a lot of luck will be needed for that.

    Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, basically. No great drama. That might come in a few hours, but I don't think it will in my little spot. Others, yes.

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    Keeping all of you in our prayers! My son Andrew is supposed to be attending Cancon in a few weeks!

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    I track the info channels and websites here with my hair stand on end. Keep yourself safe, Austrailan friends; glad to read Barry is doing well.
    My thoughts are with you.
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    Thanks for the updates in these dreadful times Zoe

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!



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