possum52 Posted January 9, 2020 #276 Share Posted January 9, 2020 23 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Yes, that's what I was thinking, Leigh. We didn't camp, there was a gorgeous lodge there with one and two bedroom apartments. Fully self-contained with a motorboat you could rent for the day and a great BBQ area. Friends of ours were staying in a nearby house that friends of theirs had lent them. My friends haven't heard anything either. OzKiwi, I found a warning from NYE about Gipsy Point and other local communities - This Emergency Warning is being issued for Mallacoota, Gipsy Point, Karbeethong, Genoa, Tamboon, Club Terrace, Combienbar, Cann River and surrounds.This Emergency Warning replaces the Emergency Warning issued at 8.30am today 31/12/2019.There are currently two bushfires that are not yet under control.One fire is currently travelling from Wingan River in an easterly direction and has impacted the Mallacoota, Genoa, Karbeethong and Gipsy Point communities and has also moved into NSW.The second fire is travelling from Goongerah in a south easterly direction and has impacted Club Terrace and the Princes Hwy.Ash and embers are falling ahead of the main fires, which may cause spot fires.MALLACOOTA-This message is for people at Mallacoota and surrounding communitiesOne fire is currently travelling from Wingan River in an easterly direction and has impacted Mallacoota, Genoa, Karbeethong and Gipsy Point.Crews are focusing their efforts on asset protection around the townshipIt is too late to leave, the safest option is to shelter indoors.An assembly area has been established at the Mallacoota Main Community Hall at Allan Drive.The Genoa-Mallacoota Road is closed.We understand that residents are anxious to find out about the full impact of these fires on their individual properties and communities, however, the full impact will not be known until Rapid Impact Assessment teams have been through the areas, which cannot occur before roads have been made safe. Another report from a couple who had been staying at the Gipsy Point Lodge and fled early on the 31st Dec to Mallacoota and were eventually evacuated, but they had not heard if the lodge had survived. I also found this from the NY Times Jan 3rd - An email that the retired engineer Ian Mitchell sent to friends on New Year’s Day from the small northern Victoria community of Gipsy Point speaks for countless Australians at this moment of catastrophe: “All we and most of Gipsy Point houses still here as of now. We have 16 people in Gipsy pt. No power, no phone no chance of anyone arriving for 4 days as all roads blocked. Only satellite email is working We have 2 bigger boats and might be able to get supplies ‘esp fuel at Coota. We need more able people to defend the town as we are in for bad heat from Friday again. Tucks area will be a problem from today, but trees down on all tracks, and no one to fight it. We are tired, but ok. But we are here in 2020! Love Us” Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted January 9, 2020 #277 Share Posted January 9, 2020 Thanks, Leigh. Very sad for them there. It must be very frightening. From memory the river isn't all that wide at that point so probably couldn't be used as a safe haven and it's a long run down to Mallacoota by water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted January 9, 2020 #278 Share Posted January 9, 2020 7 hours ago, MicCanberra said: I have just heard form Uncle Les, they are fine, are staying in Sydney (with family) as there is no power at their house. They have not been back as yet since Xmas. good news 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 9, 2020 #279 Share Posted January 9, 2020 I must say I am relieved, I was sure they were fine but I was worried about their house /property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted January 9, 2020 #280 Share Posted January 9, 2020 1 minute ago, MicCanberra said: I must say I am relieved, I was sure they were fine but I was worried about their house /property. So was I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted January 9, 2020 #281 Share Posted January 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: I must say I am relieved, I was sure they were fine but I was worried about their house /property. I am too. Hopefully now their house is safe and they’ll be able to go home soon once the power is restored. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted January 10, 2020 #282 Share Posted January 10, 2020 The cool change is going through Melbourne now. Dropped from 32 here to 18 in just a matter of minutes. It is raining but very blustery, the wind coming from the south. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in rod we trust Posted January 10, 2020 #283 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, possum52 said: The cool change is going through Melbourne now. Dropped from 32 here to 18 in just a matter of minutes. It is raining but very blustery, the wind coming from the south. Leigh wish it was like that in Sydney its hot and windy again is this a sign of global warming as I see many are blaming climate change for any little thing that happens.. oh and the greens they seem to blame them as well .. considering labor and libs make up all the policies that govern out state and country Edited January 10, 2020 by in rod we trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted January 10, 2020 #284 Share Posted January 10, 2020 10 minutes ago, possum52 said: The cool change is going through Melbourne now. Dropped from 32 here to 18 in just a matter of minutes. It is raining but very blustery, the wind coming from the south. Leigh That’s an amazing drop ! 🤭🤭 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted January 10, 2020 #285 Share Posted January 10, 2020 16 minutes ago, possum52 said: The cool change is going through Melbourne now. Dropped from 32 here to 18 in just a matter of minutes. It is raining but very blustery, the wind coming from the south. Leigh Sure sounds like Melbourne😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted January 10, 2020 #286 Share Posted January 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, lyndarra said: Sure sounds like Melbourne😉 Only when there is a cool change! 😀 Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 10, 2020 #287 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I hope it makes it this far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted January 10, 2020 #288 Share Posted January 10, 2020 40 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: I hope it makes it this far. So do I Mic. The wind might blow the smoke away. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 10, 2020 #289 Share Posted January 10, 2020 43 minutes ago, possum52 said: So do I Mic. The wind might blow the smoke away. Leigh We are down to fair here for today, the smoke has almost gone for now, unfortunately it is 40 degrees so still not pleasant being outside. I hope the possible rain for tomorrow comes and does some good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted January 10, 2020 #290 Share Posted January 10, 2020 40 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: We are down to fair here for today, the smoke has almost gone for now, unfortunately it is 40 degrees so still not pleasant being outside. I hope the possible rain for tomorrow comes and does some good. We are hoping for rain in Brisbane tomorrow and on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaDog-46 Posted January 10, 2020 #291 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Australia Merchant Navy manned rig supply vessel Far Saracen, a Norwegian flagged vessel, gets supplies to Mallacoota on 1st January - 24 hours ahead of RAN. Brought to light on a rare F/B post by a Victorian Police Officer who lived aboard for a week. He thought the crew & operators needed recognition for all the hard work & urgently needed supplies. From ABC report. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted January 10, 2020 #292 Share Posted January 10, 2020 On 1/9/2020 at 12:08 PM, MicCanberra said: I have just heard form Uncle Les, they are fine, are staying in Sydney (with family) as there is no power at their house. They have not been back as yet since Xmas. Great to hear! I must say I was a bit concerned for them. Look forward to him being back on here to keep us entertained 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 10, 2020 #293 Share Posted January 10, 2020 43 minutes ago, mr walker said: Great to hear! I must say I was a bit concerned for them. Look forward to him being back on here to keep us entertained 🙂 I am sure Uncle Les will be back on his ye Olde computer, typing his sagacious advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted January 10, 2020 #294 Share Posted January 10, 2020 2 hours ago, SeaDog-46 said: Australia Merchant Navy manned rig supply vessel Far Saracen, a Norwegian flagged vessel, gets supplies to Mallacoota on 1st January - 24 hours ahead of RAN. Brought to light on a rare F/B post by a Victorian Police Officer who lived aboard for a week. He thought the crew & operators needed recognition for all the hard work & urgently needed supplies. From ABC report. I read about the Far Saracen a few days ago. The crew did a brilliant job evidently. She is a supply ship for the oil and gas drilling platforms of the coast of Victoria. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cheznandy Posted January 10, 2020 #295 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Great photos John, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted January 10, 2020 #296 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Our rain gauge measured 17.3 mm from the rain band which passed over Melbourne late this afternoon into the early evening. I just hope it makes its way further north. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 10, 2020 #297 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I would take that for here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCOgirl Posted January 10, 2020 #298 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Hello fellow cruisers,I would like to ask this to the locals on this forum- Do you really feel that an outdoor vacation on Celebrity cruises can truly be enjoyed with this level of smoke and air pollution?? We have been to your beautiful country 5 years ago NZ as well .One of the biggest joys was the wonderful fresh air and pristine country side. Do we have much recourse with the travel insurance? Thank you Mcogirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted January 10, 2020 #299 Share Posted January 10, 2020 When are you planning to visit? The weather is changing and parts of SE Australia are have received rain. Conditions are improving. Who knows what it will be like when you arrive. As for your question about insurance, I would contact your insurance company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 10, 2020 #300 Share Posted January 10, 2020 1 hour ago, MCOgirl said: Hello fellow cruisers,I would like to ask this to the locals on this forum- Do you really feel that an outdoor vacation on Celebrity cruises can truly be enjoyed with this level of smoke and air pollution?? We have been to your beautiful country 5 years ago NZ as well .One of the biggest joys was the wonderful fresh air and pristine country side. Do we have much recourse with the travel insurance? Thank you Mcogirl I would think that unless you have a health condition that makes it dangerous, insurance wouldn't want to pay out. That said, all places (apart from Eden) where cruise ships would be docking would not be directly affected by the fires. As for smoke, it is really only the south east coast being very adversely affected, even if the smoke is drifting into some other locations for a few hours or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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