G'day JennyO and all,

Fires are certainly still alive further south. I have just been on the 'phone to Ian Simpson - concertina and whistle maker / leader of the oldest traditional band in Australia (coming up for 150 years of family traditions in dance music!). Ian is just across the border at Nariel - just south of the Snowy Mts - and fears that fires could destry his farm at any time. Another concertina player, in nearby Corryong has been fighting close fires for days.

And tomorrow will be a scorcher! (again)

Regards,

Bob Bolton