Canada on Fire

[Wayne Henderson]

I see on the news that our Canadian friends are having their own season of fire. This is something that we here in Australia face every year as well, especially those, who like myself, live in the bushy bits.

Here are some tips for fire safety we use in Australia. (Will work in Canada too)

Don't try to out run the fire in a CMP truck. Park it in your swimming pool.

Don't try to out run the fire in a carrier. Park it in your swimming pool next to your CMP

During fire season keep all your old restoration photos in a box near the door.

Make sure your shed is included in your home and contents insurance.
When the insurance guys check out you burnt shed tell them that all 23 vehicles were fully restored, including the 97 ones outside.

Road kill tastes better when it's barbequed.

I know it's tempting but don't point your Bofors at the water bombers.

If you live on top of a hill you can roll a few half restored projects along way with no brakes. Get the wife to drive you back up the hill.

Your kids really are more inportant than your beer fridge.

Last year our capital state lossed over 400 houses in one fire alone. Some people didn't get out in time. It's the price you pay for living on the edge of a National Park. It's too late to place blame after the fire.
Plan ahead a bit and good luck to our Canadian friends, we know what your going through.