Fires in Athens

Jeff D · 25th August 2009, 05:37 AM

Hi Gav,

Although we are on opposite sides of the planet, the Aussies are about to take control of this one. We very much appreciate the cooperation between our nations to deal with these fires. Since our hands are full here right now I am not sure if any teams from B.C. are off to Greece, I know we have sent teams there in the past. I am not directly involved, but I must say our guys are good! Despite the advanced age of our forests and the beetle kill very little damage has been done to humans, both in life and property. My place has been a refuge camp for horses for the last 5 weeks, but most have gone home as the cooler temperatures start in and the fires have settled. I agree with you planning, cooperation and luck are needed when things act up. I hope your summer goes well.

All the Best
Jeff

P. S. you are right, this is a magical spot!

Yannis · 30th August 2009, 01:17 PM

I just saw the message. Thank you for your thoughts.

It was actually a hell to the NE of Athens. I live to the opposite side. For the ecology of Attica it was a major catastrophe. Next summers will be hotter at least 2 degrees they say...

As for me, a lot of work, some holidays and some house works keep me away from the collection. I see the forum not every day as before. And I always wait for a calm day to clean my blades.

Jim, take care and anytime you want send a mail with your news

Jim McDougall · 30th August 2009, 07:12 PM

"...No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of the friends or of thine own were: Any mans death diminishes me, because I am involved, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee".
John Donne (1572-1631)
Meditations XVII

It is so good to hear from you, and to know you are OK.
With the wonderful entries seen on this thread, I felt compelled to recall this work by Donne, as we all realize how closely connected we really all are. The separation by miles, cultures, religions or any other means are completely inconsequential, as humanity and brotherhood rise above all.

Thank you guys, and our prayers and hopes are with any and all of you out there facing these kinds of challenges.

As always,
Jim

25th August 2009, 05:37 AM	#1
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Hi Gav, Although we are on opposite sides of the planet, the Aussies are about to take control of this one. We very much appreciate the cooperation between our nations to deal with these fires. Since our hands are full here right now I am not sure if any teams from B.C. are off to Greece, I know we have sent teams there in the past. I am not directly involved, but I must say our guys are good! Despite the advanced age of our forests and the beetle kill very little damage has been done to humans, both in life and property. My place has been a refuge camp for horses for the last 5 weeks, but most have gone home as the cooler temperatures start in and the fires have settled. I agree with you planning, cooperation and luck are needed when things act up. I hope your summer goes well. All the Best Jeff P. S. you are right, this is a magical spot!

30th August 2009, 01:17 PM	#2
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	I just saw the message. Thank you for your thoughts. It was actually a hell to the NE of Athens. I live to the opposite side. For the ecology of Attica it was a major catastrophe. Next summers will be hotter at least 2 degrees they say... As for me, a lot of work, some holidays and some house works keep me away from the collection. I see the forum not every day as before. And I always wait for a calm day to clean my blades. Jim, take care and anytime you want send a mail with your news

30th August 2009, 07:12 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,453	"...No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of the friends or of thine own were: Any mans death diminishes me, because I am involved, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee". John Donne (1572-1631) Meditations XVII It is so good to hear from you, and to know you are OK. With the wonderful entries seen on this thread, I felt compelled to recall this work by Donne, as we all realize how closely connected we really all are. The separation by miles, cultures, religions or any other means are completely inconsequential, as humanity and brotherhood rise above all. Thank you guys, and our prayers and hopes are with any and all of you out there facing these kinds of challenges. As always, Jim