


We popped into the shop, before we got the cheques and their multibank machine was actually working, so paid for it that way, saved me having to buy the cheques


Utter devastation with the fire - there are now 17 aircraft as well as over 1200 bombeiros and army people there. Mainly because of the wind, which has picked up and also because that area is just a vast area of forest - and no or little access, so having to rely on aircraft and bulldozers, to find a way in. Expecting it to last for a while longer yet

It's a lot cooler today and the pump for the pool is playing up. Just rang Nelson, but he's on holiday

Steve coming up later

For those on fb, I'll keep up-dating about the fires.