tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post3001554674114961416..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: There's a Lot of Love Out ThereAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-80846146492158855532011-01-17T12:34:01.050+11:002011-01-17T12:34:01.050+11:00You're right Robyn,
the Aussies have all pulle...You're right Robyn,<br />the Aussies have all pulled together, united in the common goal of seeing everyone back on their feet and as 'normal' as things can be =)<br />So many great organizations pulling together to help those who lost everything.Mel Teshcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945507690555119380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-30000741332584561752011-01-16T11:12:13.211+11:002011-01-16T11:12:13.211+11:00Hi Rach --
Thanks for passing on info on the book ...Hi Rach --<br />Thanks for passing on info on the book drive. I've been raiding my book shelves and will be sending a box off soon. The scale of the floods has been so terrible.<br /><br />I have to say my cupboards have never looked so organised! Last weekend I raided my clothes and donated a bag to the flood drive my local community here in the NT had organised -- the amount of stuff they've collected is amazing. It's so great to see everyone trying to help out those affected.Anna Hacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05448179667690075629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-45199947008900717682011-01-15T22:15:02.061+11:002011-01-15T22:15:02.061+11:00Another appeal set up by the romance community:
A...Another appeal set up by the romance community:<br /><br />ARRA (Australian Romance Readers Assoc) will be holding a silent auction at their convention in March. Details: http://australianromancereaders.wordpress.com/2011/01/15/arrc2011-silent-auction-for-flood-victims/<br /><br />Three cheers for the romance community. :)Rachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-4370892464214467962011-01-15T21:34:16.685+11:002011-01-15T21:34:16.685+11:00Most definitely affected, Robbie, but not directly...Most definitely affected, Robbie, but not directly. I sat glued to the TV for two days, crying my heart out for what I was seeing.<br /><br />You know right now everyone is still working on adrenaline but in a few days, a few weeks and even months for some poor families when they are tired and flat and completely OVER living like squatters in the shells of their homes or in other people's homes, I hope that a bundle of good Aussie romance will really bring them some respite.<br /><br />I'll be sending everything I can.<br /><br />xxNikki Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12895929864616916672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-27226865113119971432011-01-15T13:40:23.728+11:002011-01-15T13:40:23.728+11:00Fabulous post, Robyn! Thanks for the info re the a...Fabulous post, Robyn! Thanks for the info re the auction and the book appeal. You're right, it's time like this you see the best in human nature!Emily Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958085922194448672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-71856598656344539392011-01-15T09:41:26.851+11:002011-01-15T09:41:26.851+11:00Hi,
Great post. Thinking of you all in Queensland...Hi,<br /><br />Great post. Thinking of you all in Queensland. The devastation is awful, saw the footage on TV. Our prayers and thoughts to all over there.Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-27031728898938471092011-01-15T06:37:42.855+11:002011-01-15T06:37:42.855+11:00It really is devestating up in Queensland and now ...It really is devestating up in Queensland and now the big cleanup begins and the support and help given to each other by all Aussies is fantastic. I have never gone throught anything like this but I will be sending some books along for the people that have lost everything.<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-46224903190112252562011-01-14T18:26:35.874+11:002011-01-14T18:26:35.874+11:00Serena, thank you so much for posting those detail...Serena, thank you so much for posting those details and for your wishes! You truly are an angel <br /><br />Michelle, I know! Many years ago I helped someone raise a joey. He didn't even have fur yet! Sooooo cute =)Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-27612613931408765422011-01-14T17:28:18.756+11:002011-01-14T17:28:18.756+11:00Fab post, Robbie! The devastation is terrible, but...Fab post, Robbie! The devastation is terrible, but the generosity and the pulling together touches the heart.<br /><br />Oh, and I just want to give that wet kangaroo the biggest hug!Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-44196793212092386542011-01-14T17:17:45.309+11:002011-01-14T17:17:45.309+11:00Terrible times but wonderful to see all the Aussie...Terrible times but wonderful to see all the Aussies supporting each other! SO glad you're safe, Robbie. And a HUGE thumbs up to the RWAus book drive and for the writers auction! Details from Facebook:<br />Writers Auction 4 Queensland Flood Appeal<br />Detailed info: <br /> http://fleurmcdonald.com/<br /> http://www.katrinagermein.com/<br /> http://emilygale.co.uk/<br /> http://www.kategordon.com.au/<br /><br />Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/huiDXt<br /><br />Hope the clean up is easier than we think. (I imagine it will be a nightmare :(( Poor people)<br />Hugs<br />Serena<br />xoxoxSerenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00826387370008053308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-22637141436746669102011-01-14T17:03:11.188+11:002011-01-14T17:03:11.188+11:00Thanks, Nat! The clean up's begun and the only...Thanks, Nat! The clean up's begun and the only way is up =)Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-19225301201999070952011-01-14T17:01:32.285+11:002011-01-14T17:01:32.285+11:00Rachel, I'll pass on a swag of books next week...Rachel, I'll pass on a swag of books next week. Fabulous idea RWA!<br /><br />Thanks for the wishes, Sharon. It's like a battle zone up here, but so many people chipping in to help. <br /><br />Hey Rach! You can bet I'll post details on the auction here when it's organised and underway. =)<br /><br />Sami, isn't that a gorgeous shot! She's a lucky kangaroo ;)Robyn Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16397395873217056254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-20395148632782035002011-01-14T16:52:47.734+11:002011-01-14T16:52:47.734+11:00Great post Robyn - thinking of you over there. Sta...Great post Robyn - thinking of you over there. Stay safe and strong and hugs to all.Natalie Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08865508188630650384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-7970551639858428932011-01-14T16:46:07.587+11:002011-01-14T16:46:07.587+11:00It's true that at times like this you realise ...It's true that at times like this you realise the importance of others' generosity, not to mention the tireless efforts of our emergency services. Love the pic of the kangaroo.Sami Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09424918229230095271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-17883747239318051802011-01-14T16:25:15.035+11:002011-01-14T16:25:15.035+11:00You are so right about Aussie's helping each o...You are so right about Aussie's helping each other. Although these floods are devastating the way people look out for each other is heartening! Am gutted that just before the floods I packed up lots of my books (that just won't fit in our new house) and sent them to the library. Do you know when there'll be details of this auction? It's the first I've heard of it but it sounds FAB!<br />x<br />Rach!Rachael Johnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12162767571439344710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-20517227688072469522011-01-14T16:22:54.394+11:002011-01-14T16:22:54.394+11:00Terrific post, Robyn! The community spirit coming ...Terrific post, Robyn! The community spirit coming through on the television broadcasts about the floods is touching and I wish everyone up there the resilience they'll need to get through this.<br /><br />Rachel, thank you for the postal details for sending books.<br /><br />:)<br />SharonSharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-22931691582337228882011-01-14T16:08:20.864+11:002011-01-14T16:08:20.864+11:00Robyn, great post.
If anyone wants to donate to t...Robyn, great post.<br /><br />If anyone wants to donate to the RWAustralia's Flooded Communities Book Appeal, they can post books(any genre, new or in sparkling condition) to: <br /><br />RWA Flooded Communities Book Appeal<br />PO Box 1717<br />Noosaville Post Office<br />Noosaville BC<br />Queensland 4566 <br />Australia<br /><br />For more details, check out Kylie Griffin's blog: http://kyliegriffinromance.blogspot.com/2011/01/rwa-flooded-communities-book-appeal.htmlRachel Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200504088343160284noreply@blogger.com