Anyone listening? Because with the latest earthquake(s) in New Zealand today and the forecast for a Christmas cyclone in Australia, I thought we might test the waters.

So to speak...Chirp up if you think we should keep an eye on things, and this thing open.

And happy holidays -- whichever ones you celebrate.

I have been a very slack mod, and I apologize. In my defense when I wasn't exhausted and could get on the computer (darn teenagers), I couldn't get on to LJ. That elderly Georgian lady who cut up the Internet for scrap metal did a great job, eh*?

So, to give you the good news: one of our moderators is now world-famous. Go here and find out why. ( Read more... )

Please do not bid on any of the offers.

We'll deliver the icon and news to the winning bidders soon.

Thanks for playing!

Bidding will officially close in just over two hours. Shortly thereafter, we'll sort out the winners and notify you with a comment to your bid. You can get excited if you see this icon of Queensland rugby legend Wally Lewis in his flood preparedness gear:


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Remember I said here that because Prince William wasn't visiting my state, it was bucketing? Yeah well, we had torrential rain all weekend. Yesterday we had more torrential rain (155ml in 4 hours), flash floods, and sinkholes.

(ETA: Photos from a backyard in NSW (Alan Baxter is a local(ish) horror novelist ( Read more... )

Offers are now closed. Bidding has begun!

Those of you who've offered, go forth and drum up some business for your offer. Banners are hereIf you haven't posted your offer, sorry. Much as you'd like to offer something, you've missed the deadline ( Read more... )

News: We ask that you all take a moment to put the people of northern Japan in your thoughts and prayers. If you can help out, please donate or find an LJ comm to join and offer your time and talents. Their suffering is horrific and they need to know the world stands ready to help ( Read more... )

Welcome to anyone who's wandered in from friends' posts or LJ spotlight.
Have a look around' we've already received some delicious offers.

Don't bid yet!

Timeline reminder:
* Offers are coming in now
* 14 March offers close and bidding begins* 22 March bidding closes ( Read more... )

The University of Canterbury starts a progressive re-start on March 14th. Over three weeks, students will stop volunteering and go back to classes.

It was announced today that 10,000 homes in the affected area will have to be demolished.

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And the area near Townsville in Northern Queensland is under a flood watch.

If you would like to offer works such as icons, banners, mood themes, original art, "mixed tapes", podfics or the like, please use the template below.

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