Dear Friends, I can barely express how saddened and sickened I was to hear the news and see the photos of the devastation to our idyllic Mt. Stromlo. Bush fire season was always a bit nervewracking while living on the mountain, but I never imagined that my worst fears could be so completely and awfully realized. Please know that my thoughts are with you--I wish I could be there to help. Sadly, Mike Begam