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02/11/2009 12:49:49 AM · #1 |
Hi Guys
as most probably know that we here in Victoria Australia are now in the midst of our most horrendous bushfires we have ever experienced
the lives perished at the moment total in excess of 180.
One of my dear friends has lost his home but he and his wife are ok.
What is even more horrendous for them is that the local Authorities directed some of their neighbours in their street to see refuge from the blaze in their home as it was a brick dwelling i heard from my friend today and he said when the roof started to cave in he begged them to seek a way out
and 11 of the 20 did...... sadly 9 lives were lost in their home and they will never return to their home.
the main reason i am writing you is to perhaps set a challenge that will build hope and a sense of "YOU ARE NOT ALONE"
It will pass on to my friends and others effected a sense that they are not alone and the WHOLE world is behind them and the rest of their family and friends who have lost so much.
Having witnessed what a great community this is i have no doubt that we can lift my friends spirits and all affected by this tragedy as i will do all i can to share the results of the challenge if it is undertaken.
sorry for the essay but i felt it is so worthy of a challenge
thank you
Ter
there is also donation fund set up by the red cross and the vic gov that has so far raised over $35.000.000
the link if anyone would like to donate is
Victorian Bushfire Appeal 2009
Challenge
advanced editing till the 7/3/09
that is one month anniversary of this tragic event
no particular number of entries
enter as many and as often as you wish to help lift spirits
PARTICIPANTS
 Ter
 JulietNN
basssman7
Brat
dougi555
Iraklis
MelonMusketeer
Message edited by author 2009-02-12 01:32:01. |
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02/11/2009 01:06:48 AM · #2 |
Ter, that is a fantastic idea, this disaster is an absolute appalling tragedy. Please let your friends know that all of Australia is with them, here in NSW all communities are organizing fund raising everywhere from Primary Schools to Clubs, Pubs and all sorts of Community groups. I tried to give blood on Monday morning but the first available time they could give me was Thursday!! Normally you can walk in off the street and give blood anytime, they have been inundated with blood donors since the call went out
We are all thinking of you and share your shock and horror, I hope that the DPC Community can support this in some way.
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02/11/2009 01:31:25 AM · #3 |
From another part of the world, I can tell you that the tragedy of the wildfires is just as appalling from afar. My heart goes out to those effected by this disaster and their families. I certainly hope that the stories of some of the fires being deliberately set are not true.
Australia and Canada share many similarities, and I know Canadians everywhere are saddened and shocked by the events taking place. I hope that things get better very quickly and that loss of life does not increase. Good luck. As you stated. You Are Not Alone. |
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02/11/2009 01:38:08 AM · #4 |
I've been following the news because I have several friends in Aus and we drove through or near the worst areas just over a year ago. The pictures have left me speechless with a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I can't even begin to comprehend...
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02/11/2009 04:17:24 AM · #5 |
Tim
that is great news that many are getting behind helping those in dire need
i personally am working Saturday and all the O/T i would have earned is being matched by the company as any donation anyone makes will also be
Ernie
i couldnt agree more about the similarities our two countries share
unfortunately it does appear that some of the fires are the work of arsonists
lets hope that they can be caught and taken out of our society forever
Shiela
its impossible to comprehend how devestating these fires have been
i hope your friends are ok if i can help contact them for you if you want pm me
so who is up for the Challenge? |
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02/11/2009 07:19:27 AM · #6 |
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02/11/2009 01:39:54 PM · #7 |
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02/11/2009 02:37:26 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Ter:
Shiela
its impossible to comprehend how devestating these fires have been
i hope your friends are ok if i can help contact them for you if you want pm me
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Thank you for the offer :) The closest are in Werribee, so they're safe.
But such a beautiful area... and such wonderful, down-to-earth people... simply gone... |
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02/11/2009 03:33:57 PM · #9 |
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02/11/2009 09:59:15 PM · #10 |
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02/12/2009 12:40:56 AM · #11 |
| Currently sits at $51Million...well done everyone |
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02/12/2009 01:00:23 AM · #12 |
I am very very very saddened as well with the catastrophe. My country went through a similar experience in 2007. Now while I drive to my Dad's birth place in the south, I see barren land reaching the horizon where trees once stood. So sad... These tragedies affect us all....I am in.
Message edited by author 2009-02-12 01:03:28. |
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02/12/2009 01:14:20 AM · #13 |
i recieved a message back from JulietNN
and what she suggested is a great idea
rather than having images depicting helping hands
what about signs for eg i could have one
"YOU ARE NOT ALONE"
Terrence & Catherine Credlin
ENDEAVOUR HILLS
PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL
What does everyone think?
thanks dougi555
and
Brat
and
Basssman7
Message edited by author 2009-02-12 01:14:36. |
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02/12/2009 01:16:54 AM · #14 |
Ok, I guess I am kinda lost. What exactly is the challenge and what am I being asked to do?
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02/12/2009 01:22:56 AM · #15 |
I see that the police have a couple of people in custody, related to the fires.
google news article
I would like to be in this challenge as well, but I am also wondering what would be appropriate images for this project.
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02/12/2009 01:26:46 AM · #16 |
this is part of what JulietNN sent me
i hope it explains what i mean
people are or may not want happy bright cheerful landscapes or happy events. But they are not going to want non happy photos. I had a couple of ideas, but the main one i can think of is people sticking a sign saying you are not alone with there state or town name.
really its open to your interpretation of how you want to pass onto those effected that you are thinking of them . |
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02/12/2009 01:38:21 AM · #17 |
Waddy
the lastest on the two they detained is they were released without charge |
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02/12/2009 02:18:45 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by basssman7:
Ok, I guess I am kinda lost. What exactly is the challenge and what am I being asked to do? |
If I'm reading Ter right, it's not really a challenge, or at least not against each other. What is a challenge is to all ( collectively ) think of appropriate images to show solidarity of support and thought for the affected areas / people.
What about something that we/someone could make a collage from, you know like a panoramic shot where all the images are "stitched" together. If we all took a photo of ourselves ( ok obviously get someone else to take it, but we set them up ) with you arms out, hands just at border, then some stitch them all together, we coudl create a ring of people round teh world. Make sure your background depicts/represents your location.
Just a thought.............. |
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02/12/2009 02:46:56 AM · #19 |
doug another great idea :)
maybe do a combination of both? |
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02/12/2009 07:46:27 AM · #20 |
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02/13/2009 01:17:37 AM · #21 |
| "bump" Keep this fresh guys......... |
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02/13/2009 03:22:28 AM · #22 |
Seeming i started this i guess i should go first
i really hope that this can filter thru the DPC community and we can make it a truely World Wide happening
thanks for all the support and ideas
now does anyone have a program to stitch these images together?
i made mine 720pix at its widest
btw this is my beautiful wife Catherine :)
thanks again
Message edited by author 2009-02-13 03:23:56. |
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02/13/2009 06:46:15 AM · #23 |
| I will probably shoot for it Monday |
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02/13/2009 10:04:33 PM · #24 |
thats great Juliett
hope we can get more to particpate in this
its not going too great which is a bit disappointing |
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02/14/2009 04:31:13 AM · #25 |
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