I haven't been on Mudcat in awhile, and am glad to see this thread. I have been wondering how Aussie Mudcatters have been faring during these fires. I'm glad to see this thread, and glad to see those of you who have posted are safe, at least so far.

One Mudcatter who I think quit posting long before me is Joybell. I understood her to live in a rural area and she loved the birds and critters. Any word on if she and her little bit of what was her paradise are OK?