Something different
Down here in the Land of Oz we "enjoy" a wide climatic variation. Today it is raining and 16 degrees; last Monday was pushing 37 degrees and had been for three weeks. As a result we tend to get more than our share of bushfires, the latest series of which hit only a couple of weeks ago.
Since I am on extended leave right now, I am joining
http://blazeaid.com.au as a volunteer for a week to help string new fences for farmers who were burnt out. They get government grants and all sorts of assistance with stock but nothing for fences which can make restocking a bit problematic.
Anyhow, for those spudders on the East Coast there are teams working in Vic, NSW & Qld. If you have time, even one day, think about giving it a go.
Cheers