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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 16h

About half way through. Hopefully this time we’ll get some food instead of having to give it to the animals!! It is starting to look beautiful again.

Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 1d

Just been to vote in Portugal for the first time, it was quite invigorating to be able to contribute in this way.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 3d

Both seem to be doing well!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 5d

I'm running some sort of cat infirmary here: a blind cat with a broken leg and a deaf cat with a bite!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · 19d

You know you're spending too much time on your own when you ask your cat how long they think they are going to be inside for!

Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Aug 18

Some more good news over the weekend, our last remaining missing farm cat came home in one piece. Almost 3 weeks since the fire, we'd given up hope but Charlie is back home!

On the downside for the past 2 days the air is full of smoke from the massive fires to the west and north of us.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Aug 13

As I write another fire has just started in a neighbouring village, similar to where the one that destroyed our land started. It seems like the whole of northern Portugal is burning. No one can tell me this is normal.

Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Aug 13

Last night was interesting. A storm came, amazing lightning all around. Then it rained & the wind was horrific. Finally, unsurprisingly, that set off a raft of fires all around us. Luckily not too close and they were out by morning but with the wind & no aerial support it could have been worse.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Aug 12

I didn't expect to get any replies! Thanks, that's definitely spurred me on. 😀

Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Aug 12

I don't know about build in public, I think I might try rebuild in public! A few weeks ago, before it all happened, I was thinking about writing a blog about living here, I certainly have plenty of material now!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Aug 6

I've seen the damage first hand for the first time today, it's pretty heartbreaking.

Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Aug 2

Some happy news this morning, Rosie has finally come home! A bit dirty, a lot hungry but generally OK.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Aug 1

You can support our efforts to rebuild here; gofund.me/57b48e64 Thank you!

Donate to Help Us Recover From a Devastating Wildfire in Portugal, organized by Sarah Sibert

On Monday 28th July, a wildfire swept through our small farm in r… Sarah Sibert needs your support for Help Us Recover From a Devastating Wildfire in Portugal

gofund.me

Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Aug 1

The aftermath, it's heartbreaking. All our lovely olive trees destroyed. Thank you to everyone who has supported us.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Jul 31

New fires keep starting all around! The fire brigade don’t stop!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Jul 31

Not much left of the trees.

Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Jul 31

The fire burning through our wood and coming towards our home.

Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Jul 31

It's a bad photo but each light is an olive tree burning. It's so sad.

Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thank you to the #Laravel community for supporting my Go Fund Me! It really is the best! gofund.me/33417958

Donate to Help Us Recover From a Devastating Wildfire in Portugal, organized by Sarah Sibert

On Monday 28th July, a wildfire swept through our small farm in r… Sarah Sibert needs your support for Help Us Recover From a Devastating Wildfire in Portugal

gofund.me

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thank you! All but a couple of the farm cats. My husband managed to save everyone else.

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thank you! Yes the fire was massive, it keeps restarting but there’s not much left to burn around our farm!

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Jul 30

Please share #Laravel folks!

Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Jul 30

On Monday a fire ravaged our farm, destroying most of our olive trees and other things. My husband managed to save our shed, our animals & home. I have set up a Go Fund Me to help raise money to start replanting. Any amount, is much appreciated. gofund.me/3dedee6a

Donate to Help Us Recover From a Devastating Wildfire in Portugal, organized by Sarah Sibert

On Monday 28th July, a wildfire swept through our small farm in r… Sarah Sibert needs your support for Help Us Recover From a Devastating Wildfire in Portugal

gofund.me

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Sarah @sarahns.bsky.social · Jul 30

On Monday a fire ravaged our farm, destroying most of our olive trees and other things. My husband managed to save our shed, our animals & home. I have set up a Go Fund Me to help raise money to start replanting. Any amount, is much appreciated. gofund.me/3dedee6a

Donate to Help Us Recover From a Devastating Wildfire in Portugal, organized by Sarah Sibert

On Monday 28th July, a wildfire swept through our small farm in r… Sarah Sibert needs your support for Help Us Recover From a Devastating Wildfire in Portugal

gofund.me

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Tobias Petry @tpetry.me · Jul 22

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