Yes, finally the heavens opened up yesterday and dampened things down in the fire ravaged areas of our continent. Hopefully it's enough to stop new fires forming, but it is a double-edged sword, as there are warnings of lightening strikes and the potential for flash flooding, particularly in the burnt-out areas of NSW and Victoria, which are now vulnerable to landslips and trees coming down.
Australia’s horror bushfire season has so far burnt through more than ten million hectares of land, killed twenty eight people and destroyed thousands of homes nationwide.
However, on a more positive note, this is the first morning in some time, where I've actually been able to breath in air instead of smoke! So it's time to get on with things and bring some form of normality back to my blog. 😊
Australia’s horror bushfire season has so far burnt through more than ten million hectares of land, killed twenty eight people and destroyed thousands of homes nationwide.
However, on a more positive note, this is the first morning in some time, where I've actually been able to breath in air instead of smoke! So it's time to get on with things and bring some form of normality back to my blog. 😊
But first, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated to the Bush Fire Appeal, WWF and WIRES and those who continue to support those in need.
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My PukiFees, Macaron and Biscotti, thought today would be a good day for a bike ride.
My PukiFees, Macaron and Biscotti, thought today would be a good day for a bike ride.
Hope you are all enjoying a good day. :)
I like the bike with the basket in the back! Your girls look ready to go, and perfectly dressed for the summer, too.
ReplyDeleteBiscotti does too Barb, she often loads the back with biscuits. :) Thank you.
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I like how their wigs, dresses and shoes match! I almost wish one had baby pink skin and the other one mint green skin so they would super match! They are extremely cute and I love the bikes.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachael, but that could be pushing the colour coordinating a bit too far. LOL! PukiFees are hard to resist, they are all so cute.
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I'm glad to hear you're in the area that got some rain. Your little girls look adorable in their matching wigs and jumpers!
ReplyDeleteThank you RM, my garden appreciates it too! These wee ones are so easy to dress and as I have so many, colour coding them all makes it easy for me to remember who is who. :)
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Hi Linda! I love my PukiFees, but they are very spoilt, they have so many toys, but I guess that's because I can find things in their size easily. It can be so much harder for my other larger dolls.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, there's nothing quite like fresh air, but now they are saying it won't last long . . . I hope they are wrong.
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X
Thank goodness for RAIN Sandi!!! I hope that it just brings relief to the country and not lightening and all that brings with it.
ReplyDeleteYour girls look very cute in their pretty outfits and bicycles, I suspect they feel better about riding now that the air is clearing.
Keep safe and sending big hugs
xxx
Oh yes, it's been a lovely day today, sun is shining (we can actually see it today) and blue skies instead of grey smoke, it does wonders for ones spirit. News here has been quite positive today.
DeleteNothing better than some wee PukiFees to add some cheer alround. :)
Thanks for your kind words, big hugs,
XXX
Hola Xanadu, qué lindas son tus Pukifee, me encantan las muñecas de Fairyland, sus diseños son adorables, y tan articuladas que incluso pueden montar en bicicleta ;)
ReplyDeleteEspero que haya un cambio en el tiempo que ayude a sofocar los incendios y no se produzcan más desgracias por la devastación del terreno.
Buen fin de semana.
Besos
Hola Ilona, oh yo también, ¡por eso tengo tantos! Creo que 16 en el último recuento. :) No se puede decir a medias que soy adicto a ellos. Jajaja
DeleteGracias, todo está bien en este momento, la lluvia ha sido útil.
Grandes abrazos,
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RAIN, such a beautiful thing to come and help the nature to start healing soon!
ReplyDeleteCute photos of your cuties!
Hugs! <3
Yes Niina, it was wonderful to see (eventhough I normally cannot abide the wet weather). It certainly will help restore the surviving landscape. :)
DeleteThank you!
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I love these photos, they have such a fresh feel to them! I'm glad you are able to breathe better now. That smoke smell is really bad for the lungs. And the rain was appreciated all over Australia I think. Even we got a heavy downpour here which cooled things down for a few hours at least. It's back to stinking hot again though. Hottest summer ever I think!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alasse, these wee ones are so easy to photograph, I guess that's another reason I love them. :)
DeleteYes, I noticed you had rain too. The temperature here isn't too bad today, about how I like it, but I feel like I have sleeping sickness, everytime I sit for any length of time, I drift off! Even fell asleep in the middle of writing my latest post. LOL!
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Yes, yes, rain!! It is going to rain the whole week, so sending all of my good vibes, and hoping for some relief! I hope you are safe, though! By the way, Macaron and Biscotti are so cute! <3
ReplyDeleteNo rain yet today, but thanks all the same. Yep, as safe as you are M, we are both in the same city after all. LOL!
DeleteYou've gotta love those PukiFees, they are the cutest of all cuties. :)
Big hugs,
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This is excelent news, even though there are some drawbacks of rain too... I really, really hope that this nightmare will end and no one else will loose their lives...
ReplyDeleteMacaron and Biscotti looks happy too! And their bikes are just as cute as them ;)
I think everyone is hoping that this is the end of it Chiriann, and that those effected can begin to rebuild their homes and their lives . . . far too many people and animals have died this fire season.
DeleteOh those two always look happy. :)
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well, aren't they the cutest little dolls! Their expressions are adorable. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's great about the rain and I hope it continues to come at a safe rate...I really hope the bushfires end soon. It's just too much destruction!
Thank you Farrah. :) We all do too!
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I heard about the rain on radio, that was a relief. I hope it will be better.
ReplyDeleteYour sweet little things are wonderful!