Australia Day meet up 2015 at Nissheads property... 23rd - 26th Jan

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Originally Posted by Nisshead

Thanks for bringing this up Jack.

I've been paying perticular attention to see what would happen if a severe fire came through and I am confident to say we would be safe in the valley but I can not guarantee that.

It is very green currently and there is predicted 100+mm of rain in the next week and a little more further on.

I have and will again mow everything very short especially around the fire place. I have also slashed a lot of grass further from the camp ground but didn't finish the job as I broke the slasher...LOL

I also have a fire fighting pump with 50m hose in case..

Unfortunatelly, there is only one way in/out to the top gate but from there, there are a number of roads out. Also being up high nearly right on top of Great Dividing range you get to see whats comming. I also have radio reception so we could get updates incase there is a fire.

If the Fire Danger is going to be severe or extreme I will call in to the Captains Falt station to let them know we are having a shindig and organise a UHF channel to monitor.



That should cover it...next...LOL

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what a legend, if i didnt know better i woulda thought you were an expert!

I may have to cancel out. The old man has taken a turn for the worst, I'll let you know.

Cheers
Jason.

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Originally Posted by Nisshead

Thanks for bringing this up Jack.

I've been paying perticular attention to see what would happen if a severe fire came through and I am confident to say we would be safe in the valley but I can not guarantee that.

It is very green currently and there is predicted 100+mm of rain in the next week and a little more further on.

I have and will again mow everything very short especially around the fire place. I have also slashed a lot of grass further from the camp ground but didn't finish the job as I broke the slasher...LOL

I also have a fire fighting pump with 50m hose in case..

Unfortunatelly, there is only one way in/out to the top gate but from there, there are a number of roads out. Also being up high nearly right on top of Great Dividing range you get to see whats comming. I also have radio reception so we could get updates incase there is a fire.

If the Fire Danger is going to be severe or extreme I will call in to the Captains Falt station to let them know we are having a shindig and organise a UHF channel to monitor.



That should cover it...next...LOL

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Thanks Kris,

At this stage I'll be bringing the grand-kids and just wanted to confirm.

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Originally Posted by Agronaught

I may have to cancel out. The old man has taken a turn for the worst, I'll let you know. Cheers Jason.

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Hope things change for the better mate and you can make it. Fingers crossed

.....on the move

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Originally Posted by Apollofish

Thanks Kris, At this stage I'll be bringing the grand-kids and just wanted to confirm.

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Yeah mate I know.

Its something I've been thinking about for a while.

Cant wait:)

.....on the move

Farq just realised its 2 weeks today that im on the road! I'm not ready FFS!

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Originally Posted by growler2058

Farq just realised its 2 weeks today that im on the road! I'm not ready FFS!

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better be ready the billy will be on Friday arvo mate

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Originally Posted by roofy

better be ready the billy will be on Friday arvo mate

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RightO.... ;)

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Originally Posted by Apollofish

OK I assume that got your attention: No one has mentioned it but what's the plan if it's a 'Severe' or 'Extreme' Fire Danger Rating over this weekend? Don't want to be a party popper but I've been involved in a couple of wild fires and have no desire to ever repeat that. Looks like it's an isolated entry with only one exit: How clear/safe/fireproof in the camping area? Is there any type of communications/monitoring of threats available?

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Never fear. With our fire truck and Winnie, we'll be right !!

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Originally Posted by katwoman

Never fear. With our fire truck and Winnie, we'll be right !!

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I was CFS as well when I was a hills dweller ;)