tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post3363013828349553981..comments2024-03-29T16:23:14.210+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: Sunday Selections #462Elephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-46103058475365947002020-01-21T06:25:36.471+11:002020-01-21T06:25:36.471+11:00DMS ~Jess: Thank you. We lost so much of our wil...DMS ~Jess: Thank you. We lost so much of our wildlife (1.25 billion has been estimated). My heart aches, and as I type more fires are burning on the other side of Australia.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-86365474460730692622020-01-21T02:01:35.956+11:002020-01-21T02:01:35.956+11:00These pictures really are so sad and heartbreaking...These pictures really are so sad and heartbreaking. So see the air so think and full of smoke and particles. I am so glad things are improving, but so much devastation has occurred. I am hoping that many animals have been saved. Thanks for the sites to make donations. <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-12559114705982752452020-01-19T06:32:17.284+11:002020-01-19T06:32:17.284+11:00Snowbrush: Yes. And sadly the assistance offered...Snowbrush: Yes. And sadly the assistance offered to businesses/people affected by the fires is very selective indeed. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-9009029865257843952020-01-19T06:30:17.464+11:002020-01-19T06:30:17.464+11:00Well, the people who rely on tourist dollars are s...Well, the people who rely on tourist dollars are surely suffering and are appreciative of the help, but I've seen what forest fires can do (my first real exposure being when Yellowstone National Park burned in 1988), so I wouldn't want to visit such a place for many years.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-32162654989008781652020-01-19T06:23:48.595+11:002020-01-19T06:23:48.595+11:00Snowbrush: You didn't waste my time at all. ...Snowbrush: You didn't waste my time at all. The intent of the comment you deleted was very clear. Our very own oxygen thieves are now dedicating millions of dollars to the hugely important cause of attracting tourists back to our fire ravaged land. I grieve. And I curse. Loudly and often.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-80691113991808064082020-01-19T05:49:04.732+11:002020-01-19T05:49:04.732+11:00I screwed my last comment up so badly that I'm...I screwed my last comment up so badly that I'm going to delete it and try again. I'm sorry for having wasted your time.<br /><br />"And will only act on climate change if it doesn't impact the economy."<br /><br />One problem with a democracy is that politicians are seldom rewarded for acting in the interest of the long-term, but to promote coal mining in the midst of your current fires is so obscene that it's worthy of the mind of Donald Trump. Because the stakes have become so high, my hatred of people like your PM and my president has grown exponentially, but rest assured that no matter what happens, they will never, ever take responsibility for their mistakes (it will have been the people of Australia who voted for them who are ultimately to blame). <br /><br />Several years ago, some local (Eugene, Oregon) children sued the federal government for destroying their future by contributing to global warming. Children from other parts of America joined in the suit, which made its way through one court after another until finally being thrown out yesterday by a high court called "The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals." The reason the court dismissed the suit was that the plaintiffs lacked standing, which simply means that they can't prove that the actions of their government are hurting them personally. This makes no sense to me, and I can but suppose the standards of proof are so high that no one can meet them regardless of how obviously right they are.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-78402665967302191112020-01-19T05:43:09.983+11:002020-01-19T05:43:09.983+11:00Snowbrush: I am sorry you removed your comment. ...Snowbrush: I am sorry you removed your comment. Very sorry.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-2137062504406013562020-01-19T05:32:56.146+11:002020-01-19T05:32:56.146+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-23406731703753632222020-01-18T05:49:55.616+11:002020-01-18T05:49:55.616+11:00Snowbrush: Not all the world's crazies by any...Snowbrush: Not all the world's crazies by any means live in your country. Our Prime Minister (who is finally admitting that climate change is real) spruiked the benefits of coal again this week. And will only act on climate change if it doesn't impact the economy.<br />In the meantime much of the country burns or has burnt. We are still early in our 'fire season' and I worry about what is to come. And mourn as the figures come in for animals lost. 1.25 BILLION was the last estimate I saw. Some species will not recover.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-35179361603127214192020-01-18T05:21:24.970+11:002020-01-18T05:21:24.970+11:00I love the photos. I'm also very, very sorry a...I love the photos. I'm also very, very sorry about the fires. Like children, Americans don't generally take much notice of other people's problems, but your fires have been prominently mentioned in the news for weeks now. I hear that, even now, many of your countrymen are denying any link to global warming. I feel guilty for saying this, but it's nice to know that not ALL of the world's crazies live in my country.Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-84692193712366452792020-01-11T07:05:02.552+11:002020-01-11T07:05:02.552+11:00Mildred Ratched: I weep too. I grieve for the pe...Mildred Ratched: I weep too. I grieve for the people who have lost their homes and/or their lives but I grieve more for the many, many more birds and animals in the same boat. Our species is in no danger of extinction, which is not true of so many other species of animals, birds, plants, insects...Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-80145145911556410292020-01-11T07:03:16.178+11:002020-01-11T07:03:16.178+11:00Wally Jones: Thank you (and your daughter-in-law&...Wally Jones: Thank you (and your daughter-in-law's brother). We need and our grateful for any help we can get.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-23365366296784184272020-01-11T07:02:33.859+11:002020-01-11T07:02:33.859+11:00Kim: We have had a little rain too. One milimetr...Kim: We have had a little rain too. One milimetre. On two successive days. I suspect most of it evaporated before it hit the ground.<br />I so hope that we get some soaking rains, Australia wide. Soon.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-80199905305434700512020-01-11T06:21:31.799+11:002020-01-11T06:21:31.799+11:00I weep for the animals and for the people and for ...I weep for the animals and for the people and for plants. I pray for a long steady rain to come your way.Mildred Ratched https://www.blogger.com/profile/04705394337558739078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-7806332547371521492020-01-11T04:31:29.985+11:002020-01-11T04:31:29.985+11:00E.C., you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our da...E.C., you are in our thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />Our daughter-in-law's brother just left Texas headed your way to try and help with a contingent of "fire-jumpers". <br /><br />We hope the rains come early.Wally Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121368850135565674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-43694973166166625322020-01-11T01:33:08.959+11:002020-01-11T01:33:08.959+11:00Oh EC, your sunrise shots tell a very sad story. T...Oh EC, your sunrise shots tell a very sad story. The air quality here has been hazardous for a couple of days but not as bad as you've experienced. And like you say, we are the lucky ones. On the bad days the night sky is the same colour as the daytime sky, and everything is eerily quiet - and all this so far from the horrors of the fires. We've had some rain today, I hope it falls where it's needed. Kimhttp://www.lirralirra.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-22814942676067359792020-01-09T08:14:53.761+11:002020-01-09T08:14:53.761+11:00Jennifer Richardson: Thank you. So very much.Jennifer Richardson: Thank you. So very much.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-86986054019876830882020-01-09T08:14:23.299+11:002020-01-09T08:14:23.299+11:00Jemi Fraser: Thank you so much. The generosity o...Jemi Fraser: Thank you so much. The generosity of my blogging friends has been a bright light in these dark days.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-50613410729087396392020-01-09T08:13:41.985+11:002020-01-09T08:13:41.985+11:00Susan: I know. It is mind boggling and heartbrea...Susan: I know. It is mind boggling and heartbreaking. And still the fires burn. Thank you for your wishes and thoughts.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-22702467000742051852020-01-09T02:37:54.595+11:002020-01-09T02:37:54.595+11:00Oh Sue, my heart goes out to you and your land an...Oh Sue, my heart goes out to you and your land and peoples and all the suffering beings there. Know that we are all leaning toward you with love and prayers and calls for solution and help. Crying out for you all. Big peace to every breath you take. Holding you so close to heart.<br />- JenniferJennifer Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305032927925322733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-17765707090625978152020-01-09T01:26:44.641+11:002020-01-09T01:26:44.641+11:00Those fires are devastating. So glad the zoo was s...Those fires are devastating. So glad the zoo was saved - it's good to have those stories to sustain everyone.<br />I've sent in a donation and I hope that cool temps and rain are heading your way!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-42689293402846151972020-01-09T00:14:10.760+11:002020-01-09T00:14:10.760+11:00The extent of damage in your country is unimaginab...The extent of damage in your country is unimaginable. Yesterday's newspaper said an estimated one billion animals have already lost their lives. One billion! It's hard to even wrap my mind around such a huge number, so it was particularly heartwarming to read about the zoo people keeping their animals safe. <br /><br />I wish you rain, fresh air, and cooler temperatures, dear lady. My heart goes out to you and your whole country.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-89115710375194645202020-01-08T14:14:17.374+11:002020-01-08T14:14:17.374+11:00Magic Love Crow: Thank you so much. There are lo...Magic Love Crow: Thank you so much. There are lots of tears here too, and we are so very grateful to those who come to help, who donate, and who wish us well.<br />Hugs gratefully received and returned.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-57260622244211422162020-01-08T14:13:13.524+11:002020-01-08T14:13:13.524+11:0021 Wits: Thank you. Some of these fires were ind...21 Wits: Thank you. Some of these fires were indeed the work of sick, sad arsonists, and some lightening strikes. The dreadful drought hasn't helped and so many of us grieve.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-23540380491342250432020-01-08T12:40:35.524+11:002020-01-08T12:40:35.524+11:00EC, I am in tears. I don't know what to say? I...EC, I am in tears. I don't know what to say? I wish I could do more! Please take care of you! The people at the zoo, made me smile! Bless their hearts! Sending a big hug of rain, to fall upon your country! I know some of our firemen and women have come to help out. Your people must be so tired!! Please, please take care!! Big Hugs!Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.com