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heatwave weekend 13-Jan-2010 At 11:09:26 AM dhunchak

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I was climbing up on Central Gully Right Side on friday and we could see a fire off in the direction of
Natimuk in one of the paddocks. When we got into Nati the CFA said it was under control so we waited
a few hours and then went back to it. No one else in the pines seemed concerned about the fire at all,
the group next to us just said "oh yeah?" and continued relaxing when we told them what was lurking
over the horizon. Given that a fire had already occurred, I'm not too surprised the CFA was a bit
"negative nancy" over the weekend. I was impressed with their ability to control that fire under the
conditions, but with a bit more wind...

Side story: On thursday climbing Oh Bondage in the direct sun, the heels of my shoes heated up so
much I had second degree burns on the back of both my ankles. I had to pop the blisters with a knife
the next day to get my shoes on! It was bloody hot out there, but it was totally worth it.