Summer and fires

[zebra363]

Last weekend's weather and nearby fires finally brought home to me that in those conditions it would be impossible to protect my house, or quite possibly my life, with nothing more than garden hoses and mains water. Last Saturday it was 44C (111F) when I got home at 2pm and the wind so strong it felt like it was melting my eyeballs. I went out to

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[juffles]

My, who IS that strapping young lad nobly propping that young tree up? :)

My only consolation is that my land blocks access to that property from my street, which is presumably why they're offering so much.

Good! Sit on it and frustrate the damn developers. *grumble*

He says: slash weeds, but don't kill them

Curious...does he say why?

[zebra363]

My, who IS that strapping young lad nobly propping that young tree up? :)I'm hoping he doesn't mind his picture being used

[doctor_k_]

I've always found Paterson's Curse so pretty (as a citydweller) - I'm curious to see there are people advocating having some around.

[zebra363]

This makes me laugh, coming from someone who ignores car colour!

Beekeepers love Paterson's Curse, also.

[shrydar]

nobly propping

It is indeed an heroic pose.

[juffles]

Why thank you, kind sir. I was particularly enamoured of the slightly rakish angle of the headpiece, indicating a slightly devilish nature concealed by the well-groomed, conservative exterior. The absence of socks implies an impatience with the vagaries of modern fashion contrasting nicely with the attention to detail in the short pants.

[shrydar]

:)