Apparently the Healesville animals considered most endangered in normal circumstances (Leadbeatter's possum was one, I read) were evacuated to Melbourne. It is heartbreaking, just so sad. People have rallied around to help and the things most needed now are money, and blood donors. Money so folk can go to the closest shops and buy something to wear; most of them left with just the clothes they were wearing at the time. Blood donors because many burns victims will need transfusions so supplies from all states will be used. The blood bank decided years ago that my blood was needed more by me than by anyone else, so I will be donating money.

Like Sandra I went to Lynne's exhibition in Canberra a couple of years ago and was amazed by her talent. I sew....Lynne is an artist with a sewing machine.

The plants that make such 'good' conditions are fires are also what make Australia unique. We wouldn't be the same places without them.

Cheers
JennieG