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[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

Well we knew there were some bushfires about, but didn't know quite how bad it was until a short while ago. The intense heat today sparked a major fire a few hours drive from here which resulted in 8 deaths. One of my sons is over there at the moment, only a few kilometres from the fire, and ready to evacuate should the need arise.

On a lighter note, we did indeed drink the red wine straight from the fridge, and thankfully judged it just right, so it came out at the requisite 16 degrees or thereabouts.

But somehow I am left thinking I should sign up for the volunteer fire service. If nothing else it would certainly give an additional reason for maintaining a high level of fitness.

Attached is a pic of tonight's sunset, with smoke from the fires to the west giving it a menacing tone. Straight on the back of the tsunami tragedies it all gives rise to much consternation.