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Seamonkey

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 09:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
We had some lovely light rain down here this morning and some very erratic wind bursts.

Glad everyone is still hanging in.

Moonie, I cannot believe that you are being tormented by quakes too.

moonsrecentquakes

Bonzacat

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 09:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, Rain!!! Who was it that did a raindance yesterday? Thank you!

War - is it windy there? Sometimes it kicks up a bit in Simi, but not much. If the wind would just stay out of the San Barnardino Mountains...

Sea - if we had any "lovely light rain" this morning I might have slept through it, but it was mighty humid and moist with plenty of low clouds and fog.

Slothkitten

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 10:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Rain.Thank goodness!
Just to let all those affected and struggling know; they are in my thoughts and prayers everyday
these fires continue to burn...

Cranking up the vibes a notch..more rain,please.

Whoami

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 10:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Good morning.

So glad to see some better news today. Praying hard for rain in CA. Sorry, no raindances from this kid (don't want to set off any more earthquakes with the dancing!).

I woke up to cold air today, and had to run down and turn up the heater. Went outside with the Boys, and stuff in the backyard had a film of ice over it, and even a powdered bit of snow here and there.

Could have sworn I was smelling smoke, and my eyes were a bit icky last night. But don't know if it was from the Overland fire, Mom's cigarettes, or my imagination. Maybe a combination of all three.

Noon news comes on in a few. I'll have to see what they have to say. But Karuuna has already updated very well anyway.

Lumbele

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 10:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Checking in to make sure everyone is okay.
Glad to hear about the raindrops in SoCal and Co. Did I miss news about Pops and his neighbours? Are they out of danger?
Mr.&Mrs. Weiner, hopefully you'll be able to go home soon.
(((Moonie))), as if the fires around you weren't enough. Mother Nature seems p***ed indeed.
Wish I could send you all that blanket of snow outside my window, but will have to settle for positive vibes.
Please, take care and stay safe!

Whoami

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 11:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, lets see if I can add anything to Kar's report.

Cherokee Ranch (Douglas County) burned 1200 acres, and is 85% contained. This report said no structures damaged. This is different than Kar's completly contained and 2 homes destroyed. But then, we all know how news reports can be wrong!

Overland fire has burned 5000 acres, and no estimate of containment. I would think that means more that they haven't made an estimate, rather than there is no containment at all. 7 structures damaged, including 4 homes. Don't know if they meant damaged or destroyed.

Wargod

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 11:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Bonza, we always have wind here. The begining of the week was strange because we weren't even getting a mild breeze, but yesterday it was back in full force with my patio furniture flying across the patio. We also had a drastic change in temperature here. Tuesday the kids were dressed in shorts and sandals, Wednesday I was running to find the long sleeved shirts and jackets.

Watching the news now, they're showing the Lake Arrowhead area from afar, they have huge huge clouds and are looking at a good break with the weather. Also saw a few minutes ago at the Rose Bowl they have a steady stream of cars with people donating money and stuff for the fire victims. One little boy took his piggy bank and gave it to them. It's always so amazing to see that in the middle of a disaster, where people have lost so much, how the kindness in human nature takes over and people come together to help each other out.

Moondance

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 12:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am back... you guys are so sweet, I cannot thank you enough... Bonz we have to get together soon since we are neighbors!!!

Most of the horses are now returned to their respected homes... what a job but that has been going on for 2 days now. My horses are at the ranch and I am meeting with the vet in a hour so they will get checked out but they seem fine. Thank you soooo much for asking. They are the sweetest horses in the world...

Here is a pix of them:)
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Phantom & Chinook
This was taken a few months ago...the hills in the back are all black now:(

Moondance

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 12:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
BTW I am taking a truck load of clothes etc to the salvation Army here, they are providing stuff at the evacuation centers. If you can't give money, clean out a closet and donate... even if you live far away it will still send the good energy out to the Universe and these people without homes etc will be taken care of I know!

Whoami

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, they're beauties Moonie! Which one is which? And what breeds are they? One looks Buckskin, and the other Appaloosa to me. But, IIRC, one of those is not an actual breed, but a color, right? Or am I thinking Palomino? As much as I love horses, you'd think I'd remember that stuff! Also, the one I'd call an Appy is just cause he/she is spotted. I think there are other "types" of Appaloosas besides the classic light-colored with dark spots on the rump. Am I even close to being right on these thoughts?

Moondance

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you Who!!! They are wonderful... they are both Appaloosas! I love Appies, so good natured. Phantom Moon (YES that is his name even before I came along so he was meant to be mine!) is on the left. He is a very unusual Appie. He has a gray blanket coat with small brown spots in the back with a brown over coat in front... Chinnok(Native Indian for wind)on the left is 16 and really is very handsome with his Appie brown coat with white and black spots.

Bobbie_552001

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moonie...they are beautiful!! Thank you so much for sharing the pictures. We have taken up a collection here at work, its not much...but we have no idea where it would best be used. I have the address for the Red Cross, but do any of you California folks have a better idea?? I'm not ready to turn it in yet...I'm not done picking pockets!! Thanks...

Kaili

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They are both beautiful- my aunt has an Appaloosa- "Amigo"- he's so cute- his spots on his butt blend together to look like a little heart. I wish I could find the picture of him. My mom just sent me another cute picture of one of her horses- Carmella- and another of three of the horses running in the field. These make me ealize just what chunks my mom's horses are!

Hope the vet check goes well!

Moondance

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Appies are great aren't they Kaili...so sweet.

Bobbie all I know is the Redcross California Fire Fund but I will keep my eyes open:)

Wargod

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They are beautiful, Moon, and I'm glad that they are ok. Good luck with the vet check.

Bobbie_552001

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That is exactly what we would be looking for...I knew I could come here and get ideas. Is there an address floating around out there?? If anyone knows that would be greatly appreciated, if not I'll google it when I get home! Thanks!!

Kaili

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
They are- very friendly. I love him- He's only about 4 years old and always walks up to us on the deck to see what's going on. He's tried to come up onto the deck more than once. :)

Kaili

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
FEEA ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRE FUND
Littleton, CO—The Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA) announces the formation of the 2003 Southern California Federal Employee Fire Fund. The Fund will provide assistance to federal families affected by the fires currently sweeping across Southern California. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, through its Federal Employee Program representatives, has already committed start-up money to FEEA’s fire recovery effort.

Civilian federal and postal employees affected by the fires may contact FEEA at 1-800-323-4140 or 303-933-7580 to receive information about grants and no-interest loans to help with temporary shelter, clean-up, rebuilding, and other expenses. Employees may also contact FEEA via e-mail to FEEAHQ@aol.com.

Donations to the fund may be made by sending a check to: FEEA 2003 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FEDERAL EMPLOYEE FIRE FUND, 8441 W. Bowles Avenue, Suite 200, Littleton, CO 80123-9501, or via credit card on line at www.feea.org or by calling FEEA at 303-933-7580.

FEEA is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency, primarily funded through federal employee contributions to FEEA CFC Pledge #1234 and donations to special relief funds. Since 1986, the FEEA Emergency Assistance Program has provided over $2.6 million in financial assistance to federal families experiencing natural disasters such as floods, fires and hurricanes, and to those experiencing unforeseen personal emergencies such as illness or death in the family. FEEA has also provided more than $3.5 million in scholarships to civilian federal employees and their dependents. For more information about FEEA, visit www.feea.org or call 303-933-7580.

Bonzacat

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moondance, they are so Beautiful!!!! What a relief to have them back home! And as I was reading your post my better half was on the 118 describing some things to me - I haven't seen that side of the valley yet - and he was right in the Santa Susana Pass area. Isn't that where you are? Yes, we must get together.

Wargod - hang on to that patio furniture and wrap the children!

Bobbi - I have seen some donation links at a few of the local TV station websites. These links still ultimetely point to the Red Cross. I will post info if I see anything else.

Kaili

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just found this link- it's a fire map with information/stats on each fire as of today...

Major Southern California Fires

Moondance

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The Red Cross phone is 1-800-HELP NOW

Yes I live on the East side of Simi:)

Kaili

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's another address...
Southern California Fire Relief Fund
c/o Safe Credit Union
P.O. Box 1057
North Highlands, CA 95660


KFBK will be distributing all donated monies through several San Diego and Los Angeles based non-profit agencies, working directly with the families and individuals who have the greatest need.


This is through a radio station (http://www.kfbk.com/firerelief.html).

Kaili

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
One more link for donations...This is the Red Cross, but it's specifically about the fires.
Red Cross

I heard it was raining today out there? Anything significant?

Bonzacat

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
From the LA Times:

Los Angeles Times Family Fund/KTLA-5 Charities Fire Relief Campaign
(800) 284-5625
http://www.latimes.com/firerelief
For every dollar donated up to $1 million, the McCormick Tribune Foundation will donate an additional 50 cents. Donations and matching funds go directly to organizations, such as the Red Cross and other agencies, providing disaster relief to fire victims.

The California Community Foundation
http://www.calfund.org/
445 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 3400
Los Angeles, CA 90071
tel. 213.413.4130
fax 213.622.2979
The foundation will collect money to aid in the rebuilding and recovery efforts in Southern California and will match donations dollar for dollar up to $100,000.

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles
Fire Disaster Aid
P.O. Box 15095
Los Angeles, CA 90015-0093
(213) 251-3498
http://www.catholicharitiesla.org

Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Southern California Fire Emergency Relief Fund
6505 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 761-8200
http://www.jewishla.org

Salvation Army California Wildfires
900 W. James M. Wood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
http://www.salvationarmysocal.org
For in-kind donations, call 800-95TRUCK or
http://www.satruck.com

Community Foundation
3880 Lemon St.
Suite 300
Riverside, CA 92501
(909) 684-4194
Accepting monetary donations for victims in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

Fire Relief Fund Society of St. Vincent de Paul
210 N. Avenue 21
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 226-1762 or (323) 855-0320
Seeking monetary and in-kind donations

Kaili

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow, Bonzacat- good find!!!