Grips 0 #1 March 4, 2007 So, here it is a little after midnight just lazing around. We kept hearing sirens, several, and very close together. Didn't really think to much of it until one came zooming down our street. WTF? Went outside to see what was going on and confronted this: (see pics). The sun is going to come up in about 3 hours. Today is forecasted to be 39 degrees (C) with 20 knot easterlies (bad). There was a point where I was pretty sure we were gonna have to evacuate. It was pretty intense standing so close to these huge 30-40 foot flames. Huge embers were everywhere, starting other small fires. Lots of houses near by. We're not totally in the clear yet, I keep peeking outside, but its slowly creepin up on us...Shocked Should probably be ok though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sharimcm 0 #2 March 4, 2007 Wow... Good luck! On a lighter note, I really like the 4th pic. It's awesome. "I had a dude tip his black cowboy hat to me after I provided him with a condom outside my hotel room at 3-something in the morning." -myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJ 0 #3 March 4, 2007 Pretty amazing, isn't it. I hope all goes well for you and your neighbors. I know a number of folks from the US that were dispatched down to Austrailia for the fire season and I've heard about some pretty intense fire activity. Activity is starting to pick up in the southeast US and my crew goes on the availability list to get on some fires in the near future. It's always a tough line between hoping the fire season is light for the sake of the homeowners, etc., and hoping for an active season for me. It sure does make for more fun (and more overtime!!!) when things are really cookin'. jason.Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #4 March 5, 2007 We have some of the BEST Bush Fire (Forrest), unfortunately people insist on living on the edges of national parks then complain when Bush fire season starts. And it is like a season EVERY year we have fires, some years worse than others. You have not seem power until you see a Eucalyptus tree EXPLODE from intense heat. Where you at Grips?? Hills or south?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #5 March 5, 2007 How come you don't have your weenies out? My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 March 5, 2007 QuoteHow come you don't have your weenies out? ? why on earth would you want to exposed your dick to a bush fire?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #7 March 5, 2007 Quote? why on earth would you want to exposed your dick to a bush fire? Some people refer to hot dogs as weenies. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grips 0 #8 March 5, 2007 QuoteQuoteHow come you don't have your weenies out? ? why on earth would you want to exposed your dick to a bush fire? Bush fire...Dick. Yeah, I can see the correlation. Squeak. We're in North Beach. I have a lot of pictures, and will put more up. I've been at the beach all day today (its fAcking hot!), there still whirly birds buzzing by, and keeping an eye on things. As of right now, I think its flared up again, lots of chopper buzzing by. Damn, arsonists. They should burn! (no pun intended). There is a 50 G reward out for these cowards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #9 March 5, 2007 QuoteQuote? why on earth would you want to exposed your dick to a bush fire? Some people refer to hot dogs as weenies. oh we call them Hotdogs or Frankfurters (franks)You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #10 March 5, 2007 Um....not trying to be an alarmist here or anything, but if you can get pictures THAT close, don't you think you might want to go ahead and evacuate, in case the winds shift or something? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #11 March 5, 2007 QuoteUm....not trying to be an alarmist here or anything, but if you can get pictures THAT close, don't you think you might want to go ahead and evacuate, in case the winds shift or something? Panic merchantYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #12 March 5, 2007 QuotePanic merchant Nuh uh! I'm the S&TA! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grips 0 #13 March 6, 2007 Heres a few more shots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #14 March 6, 2007 Glad to see you're still with us! How's the fire going?Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 March 6, 2007 QuoteGlad to see you're still with us! How's the fire going? We now have one North of Perth and One South of Perth It's getting hot in here, >>>>>You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #16 March 6, 2007 lol And are any of them near YOU?Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grips 0 #17 March 6, 2007 QuoteGlad to see you're still with us! How's the fire going? Its pretty much out, but within the last hour or two, the water bombers have come by again. Its very hot, and dry out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #18 March 6, 2007 I'm VERY happy to hear that nothing bad happened to you, your family or your home! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grips 0 #19 March 6, 2007 QuoteI'm VERY happy to hear that nothing bad happened to you, your family or your home! Thank You. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #20 March 6, 2007 QuoteQuoteI'm VERY happy to hear that nothing bad happened to you, your family or your home! Thank You. There's still time we are looking at a wekk over 100F and alll the dry stuff is just begging for some fucktard to drop a ciggie on itYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grips 0 #21 March 6, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteI'm VERY happy to hear that nothing bad happened to you, your family or your home! Thank You. There's still time we are looking at a wekk over 100F and alll the dry stuff is just begging for some fucktard to drop a ciggie on it I know. Its ok. I've been playing hide n seek in the bush with my 12 gauge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #22 March 6, 2007 Squeaky...are you HOPING the fire is going to come your way? Quit looking for trouble! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #23 March 6, 2007 QuoteSqueaky...are you HOPING the fire is going to come your way? Quit looking for trouble! No Nina not hoping it comes my way. But Bush fires are regualr as clockwork here. Take appropriate precautions, and keep an eye on the weather and winds, and if needs be evacuate (rarely needed). But I dont worry about them until I need to worry, even then I dont worry much, I'm fully insured, all I need is the animals and my wife (not in that order ) the rest will be ok eventuallyYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #24 March 6, 2007 Maybe I'm a bit of a worry wart. You guys just take care of yourselves (and your families and pets) and keep safe. Okay? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
