In the latter part of 2019, we put together a series of veg-trugs to establish our veggie garden (aka 'the farm'). We had one harvest. Then the fire happened. It will rise again!
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Before |
Rosedale is a hamlet on the NSW South Coast in the Eurobodalla local government area. It lies between Batemans Bay and Moruya
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All pretty good out the front |
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The fire came from behind the house and the front was fine. The cobwebs were black with soot! |
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The grass all around the street library was burnt, but the library was still standing! |
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Next door burned down. |
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Our flowering gum put on a nice display. |
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Mum's car was untouched, started and drove perfectly. But the grass underneath was burnt! |
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Our house had some damage on the side next to the house next door, which burned down. |
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The retaining wall burnt, a Bird's Nest fern didn't make it, and wheelie bins melted into the concrete |
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Melted wheelie bins and contents |
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Damage to our roof. |
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Next door |
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Our solar inverters |
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We were without solar power for about 6 months. The insurance co paid the claim very rapidly, but the workers couldn't fix it until we were clear of asbestos which came from next door. |
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Downpipes |
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Melted downpipe and window weather strips |
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The other down pipe |
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Three melted worm farms. |
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Next door |
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My newly planted hedge of callistemons (bottlebrushes) fell victim |
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We knew there was no electricity, which meant no toilet (needs pump for water in from tank). First stop was to buy a porta potty. |
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Nearing Batemans Bay |
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Huge generators heading down the highway to provide electricity to the area. |
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Fuel shortages meant long queues at petrol stations. Batemans Bay. |
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Batemans Bay - not a lot of traffic; still smoky |
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Nearing home - George Bass Drive |
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George Bass Drive, Lilli Pilli |
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George Bass Drive, Malua Bay |
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Nearing Rosedale |