Because people are splendid ...

I have a mild case of food poisoning, so this post is shorter than I meant it to be.

A very very big thank you to everyone who is forwarding details of the various Australian bushfire appeals. It is making such a difference both in terms of finds raised to help the victims and in reminding them that they are cared for. In the words of jamie2109 , that they are not alone.

Some people have approached the crisis with novel solutions. pushdragon -- sorely missed in these parts -- has popped back out of her retirement and offered 12 drabbles for the measly sum of $12 donations each to the first comers. Five minutes ago she was down to 10, so HURRY! She is one of the great writers of the fandom, and this may be the last chance you ever have to read new material in her gorgeous prose.

aoifene  is encouraging donors with handcrafted jewellery! Earrings for a $25 donation and a bracelet for $50. I own a pair of her earrings and they are beautiful. Check out her generosity and kindness here.

winterthunder  has created the australia_aid  comm, where some of fandom's very finest souls are donating time and talent. On top of this, she is auctioning a 5000-word fic and a landscape painting (because she is a multi-talented soul). You're a darling, winter!

marguerite_26  (a Known Friend to Australians) is offering a 5000-word HP fic to the highest bidder today. Check out the details here. Her stories are all so beautiful, this would be the ideal gift for anyone with taste or discernment.

femmequixotic , who is both full of talent and massively prolific, has offered SEVEN 5000-word fics to the first people on her flist who give A$50 and above donations to fire relief. Take a look at her post here. Thanks, femme! You're fabulous!

Her wonderful friend mad_maudlin , has offered to write fic for anyone donating A$25 and above until she reaches eleventyjillion responses, AND she writes multidfandom fics. You can find her details here.

Many of you have been donating and sending messages of support to jamie and meredyth. Thank you so very, very much.

I know that money is tight all round, if you only have time, perhaps you could help over at australia_aid , or even go to theage.com.au and leave a note just letting the Victorians know that you care.

The news is still all very grim, so I turn again to the koalas. Here's Sam from yesterday's post at the shelter. As it turns out, she was caught in backburning before the weekend, but her story is nonetheless a touching one. Apparently, Sam is now in love ...

And if you watch the videos attached to the Sam the koala and David Tree story, I hope that you have the full one where he cheerfully declares something along the lines of 'Wait till (s)he's hydrated again, (s)he'll fucking go me …"

Finally if anyone is friends with Miranda Devine, please give her a gentle nudge with the Clue Stick. Weasel. And if you have no idea who she is, keep it that way.

Oh! No, really finally, happy birthday pseudicide , I hope it was great! And Charles Darwin, you big spunk. And frankkincense , you darling young thing!

ETA: BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Checking out one's flist means finding more stuff. Thanks, abusing_sarcasm  for these two links.

snarkyscorp  is offering two 5000-word fics to the two highest bidders before Feb 15. She offers any pair, slash and weird/rare a specialty! Check out her thoughtful kindness here. (And she is a keen bidder on Maggie's fic above, so LOADS of virtual kisses to her!)

and softly_sweetly  ran a ficlet auction earlier that raised a goodly bunch of bucks, thanks!

I'm inclined to follow suit, but feel that 'delivered before November' might not be the fic incentive people are looking for … might just do a fresh Red Cross cash dump when I get paid tomorrow instead, I think it's the more realistic solution!

Because people are splendid ...

I have a mild case of food poisoning, so this post is shorter than I meant it to be.

A very very big thank you to everyone who is forwarding details of the various Australian bushfire appeals. It is making such a difference both in terms of finds raised to help the victims and in reminding them that they are cared for. In the words of jamie2109 , that they are not alone.

Some people have approached the crisis with novel solutions. pushdragon -- sorely missed in these parts -- has popped back out of her retirement and offered 12 drabbles for the measly sum of $12 donations each to the first comers. Five minutes ago she was down to 10, so HURRY! She is one of the great writers of the fandom, and this may be the last chance you ever have to read new material in her gorgeous prose.

aoifene  is encouraging donors with handcrafted jewellery! Earrings for a $25 donation and a bracelet for $50. I own a pair of her earrings and they are beautiful. Check out her generosity and kindness here.

winterthunder  has created the australia_aid  comm, where some of fandom's very finest souls are donating time and talent. On top of this, she is auctioning a 5000-word fic and a landscape painting (because she is a multi-talented soul). You're a darling, winter!

marguerite_26  (a Known Friend to Australians) is offering a 5000-word HP fic to the highest bidder today. Check out the details here. Her stories are all so beautiful, this would be the ideal gift for anyone with taste or discernment.

femmequixotic , who is both full of talent and massively prolific, has offered SEVEN 5000-word fics to the first people on her flist who give A$50 and above donations to fire relief. Take a look at her post here. Thanks, femme! You're fabulous!

Her wonderful friend mad_maudlin , has offered to write fic for anyone donating A$25 and above until she reaches eleventyjillion responses, AND she writes multidfandom fics. You can find her details here.

Many of you have been donating and sending messages of support to jamie and meredyth. Thank you so very, very much.

I know that money is tight all round, if you only have time, perhaps you could help over at australia_aid , or even go to theage.com.au and leave a note just letting the Victorians know that you care.

The news is still all very grim, so I turn again to the koalas. Here's Sam from yesterday's post at the shelter. As it turns out, she was caught in backburning before the weekend, but her story is nonetheless a touching one. Apparently, Sam is now in love ...

And if you watch the videos attached to the Sam the koala and David Tree story, I hope that you have the full one where he cheerfully declares something along the lines of 'Wait till (s)he's hydrated again, (s)he'll fucking go me …"

Finally if anyone is friends with Miranda Devine, please give her a gentle nudge with the Clue Stick. Weasel. And if you have no idea who she is, keep it that way.

Oh! No, really finally, happy birthday pseudicide , I hope it was great! And Charles Darwin, you big spunk. And frankkincense , you darling young thing!

ETA: BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Checking out one's flist means finding more stuff. Thanks, abusing_sarcasm  for these two links.

snarkyscorp  is offering two 5000-word fics to the two highest bidders before Feb 15. She offers any pair, slash and weird/rare a specialty! Check out her thoughtful kindness here. (And she is a keen bidder on Maggie's fic above, so LOADS of virtual kisses to her!)

and softly_sweetly  ran a ficlet auction earlier that raised a goodly bunch of bucks, thanks!

I'm inclined to follow suit, but feel that 'delivered before November' might not be the fic incentive people are looking for … might just do a fresh Red Cross cash dump when I get paid tomorrow instead, I think it's the more realistic solution!