One thing I did differently was to use the calendar created by Doug. It was great to get the prompts up on my calendar. Made it very easy. This works on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac and PC … well really anything that supports ics. I don’t think they have been created for March … but I will update when they are.

So March here we come … Don’t forget to check out photos below or follow my Instagram feed

So February here we come … Don’t forget to check out photos below or follow my Instagram feed

So to get started I have found some inspiration in the words of Winston Churchill. And whether you are a fan of Mr Churchill or not … I think most people can appreciate some of the great quotes he has left. I think my favourite of his quotes is … ‘if you are going through hell, keep going’. I guess for me … somedays when things are hard I find it both inspiring and amusing. I hope you enjoy …

Please consider where you and your family will be tomorrow and the next few days … be prepared and be safe.

Worst fire conditions in decades to hit NSW

The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has declared a state-wide Total Fire Ban for NSW as the State braces for one of its worst fire danger days on record.

The Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Ranges have a fire danger rating of Catastrophic. Widespread areas of the State have a fire danger rating of Extreme.

“This is one of the worst fire danger days on record for NSW.

“I cannot say it more plainly: the risk is real and potentially deadly.  People need to act now,” Commissioner Fitzsimmons said.

“If you live in bush land or an isolated area where there is a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating your only option is to leave early. You could move to a built up area, away from bush land, such as the centre of a town.

However, people living in built up areas, well away from bush land, with minimal exposure to vegetation, should monitor conditions and follow their Bush Fire Survival Plan,” Commissioner Fitzsimmons said.

More generally, the NSW RFS advises people to:

•  Prepare a Bush Fire Survival Plan and act on it. It is not too late to do a plan tonight; – You can find the plan here
• Find out where their ‘Neighbourhood Safer Place’ (place of last resort) is located;
•  Stay informed via local media, news websites, plus the RFS’ website, Facebook page and Twitter feed;
• Do not travel into any bush fire prone areas; and
• Avoid being in a bush fire prone area in the heat of the day.

The NSW RFS is working with local authorities, including NSW Police, to identify and where appropriate, relocate, at risk persons within the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Ranges. These at risk people may include:

•   Hospitals and nursing homes;
•   National Parks, camping grounds and caravan parks;
•   Education and child care facilities;
• Recreational facilities operated by the Department of Sport and Recreation; and
•  Correction Centres and Juvenile Detention Centres.

Commissioner Fitzsimmons said that the NSW RFS has been preparing for some time for these difficult and dangerous fire conditions.

“We have all our RFS volunteers, trucks and tankers on standby, plus the firefighters and resources of Fire and Rescue NSW, National Parks and Forests NSW. Literally thousands of firefighters are on alert for tomorrow.

“Around 100 aircraft are ready, including two Air-Cranes.

“Our advice to people is to be prepared, stay informed and take action,” Commissioner Fitzsimmons said.

Further information, including Bush Fire Survival Plans, details of Neighbourhood Safer Places and the latest Fire Danger Ratings, can be found on the NSW RFS website www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.

People are also encouraged to follow the NSW RFS’ Facebook page and Twitter account @NSWRFS to get the latest fire information.

Media Contact – NSW Rural Fire Service State Duty Media Officer – (02) 9898 1855

I would consider myself … both personally and as an Australian as a friend of the US. And As a friend it is my role to be there is good times and in bad, successes, failures, triumphs and sadness … but I also think a core roles of a true friend is to tell you what you need to hear  … not necessarily what you want to hear. I am not saying that I have all the answers. But is with an open and full heart I say .. you MUST do something about gun control and gun violence. Too many people have died … too many people have mourned and still mourn people needlessly killed by gun violence. It is time to Demand a Plan from your elected officials to End Gun Violence

I know it can be hard for Australians to understand the gun cultural within the US … and I am not immune to that. But I have been a student of American history for … well lets just say a while (cough cough) and I understand the historical context of the Second Amendment. However even with this understanding I do not understand the laws around gun control in America .. especially when it relates to semi-automatic assault weapons and other guns that’s only purpose is for killing and hurting other people.

I don’t understand why it is not law already to

1. Require a criminal background check for every gun sold in America – keeping guns away from people with criminal records, on terror watch lists, mental health issues and perpetrators of domestic violence
2. Ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines
3. Make gun trafficking a federal crime, including real penalties for “straw purchasers”

If you are an American and want to know how you can make a difference … visit DemandAPlan.org

Please America .. do something meaningful that will last not just now,not just 10 years but for all time … and do it now.

Are you in?

Merry Christmas Everyone!

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My October Photos

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