Archive through October 29, 2003
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Cjr

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 07:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Kaili,
Buena Park is in Orange County. Knott's Berry Farm is in Buena Park. They are not in any danger but are probably getting ash and very bad air quality.

Kaili

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 07:18 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Cjr- I emailed my mom and asked her if she had heard anything and she hadn't so I suppose that's always a good thing. The bad news is the news that travels fast, right?

Glad you got some sleep- that's really nice that you're helping in any way you can with donations and collections for your friends at work- I wish there was something I could do for you guys out there :( Any new news about containment? Are things looking any better for todays's weather?

Reader234

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 07:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{HUGS}}} everyone...

good post cjr, and I want to read updates from everyone (even you ms eggie!) Cjr, I watched an interview on the news that broke my heart, a lady said basically the same as you, only one box was truly unreplacable, but then she remembere, her christmas ornaments her kids had made! Not that I want to add to anyone's panic, because in the end "stuff is stuff" and you cant take it with you!! Stay safe, keep your loved ones safe!! (of the furry and horsey kind too!!)

I care, and I do believe in prayer... I really do add your names to the list, and take the moment to say a prayer as you post, as you ask. God has intervened in my life, and I do believe. I truly respect all faiths, and do NOT want to offend those of any faith... There have been a few published studies on the power of prayer for those in the hospital, that didnt even know someone was praying for them and they recovered faster than those that werent prayed for...

Kaili

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 09:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ummm....where is everyone this morning? I hope everyone is okay- this is the slowest I've seen this thread. I'm hoping taht's a good thing. I've tried radio news on the internet and they weren't talking about the fires- I've been looking at www.nbcsandiego.com but the stories seem to be from yesterday. They do have some good maps and photos though.

Bonzacat

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 09:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Kaili & Tess - your loved ones are in Orange County, the only county in Southern CA that does not have fires. They are in a safe place right now.

Stevenson Ranch still has fire very near, but no homes have been burned and the FD presence there is major.

The weather is better today - cooler and more moisture in the air. But as the day progresses the moisture will burn off and the winds will pick up in some areas.

The Big Bear/Lake Arrowhead areas are still threatened and major fires burn all around, and San Diego County - so tragic. {{{ Costa and everyone }}}

Cjr - I was packing on Saturday (I am in Simi Valley near the Reagan Library) and, like you, I was amazed at my short list. A true moment of clarity about what is really important.

{{My prayers for you all.}}

Lucy

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 09:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just wanted to make sure all of our So Cal friends are doing ok today. Please let us know how you're doing whenever you can. Northern CA is predicting rain for Friday, and maybe that will move on down south and help cool the fire situation. I sure hope!

Seamonkey

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 10:13 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just checking in.. I must go and concentrate a bit on my Survivor picks.. have read no spoiling for the last two or so days..

Chuckie seems to be "off" today.. good!

I will absolutely grant that they were in a REALLY terrifying situation, but don't understand why he went on AFTER that to bring up the bad backfires.

Backfiring is a technique that very often can save a situation, but no one can totally control fire..

Anyway, off to the Survivor area for awhile, but will be looking in here, hoping to hear from the Weinermr/mrs and others.

Costa.. San Diego tragedy is growing; they are sure there will be more deaths when they get into those areas because it is unlikely everyone made it out :(

Last I heard Julian was pretty much spared.

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Showing a "flashpoint" in Pico Canyon.. expected and anticipated, but they say the SR area was very well maintained, planted, constructed..

Bbfanatic

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 10:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
i believe it was "chuckie" howard stern was making fun of this morning.
i just wanted to drop in and let everyone know you are in my prayers. i am in missouri. i do have relatives in california but they are further north. i just wanted to let you now i am thinking of you. watching the people talk on fox news about what they have lost brought tears to my eyes.

Cjr

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 10:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Lucy, tell everyone in Northern CA to stand in the rain tomorrow and blow very, very hard!!

Reader, good point about the Christmas boxes. I have all handmade ornaments from my Grandma and my kids oranaments in a box I'll get when I get home from work. I wouldn't worry but the radio just said the winds are blowing the fire back in this direction. I truly hadn't thought about that box. Thanks!

Bonzacat, take care and be safe. I didn't realize you were in Simi Valley.

Hope everyone is doing ok this morning and my thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Bonzacat

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 10:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Cjr - you also, take good care!

Mygetaway

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 11:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
{{Costa}}, {{Bonza}} {{CJR}} you guys are being thought of just as much anyone!! We are so worried about all of our many TVCH'ers and others directly affected by this awful tragedy. I'm sure some haven't even checked in here yet.

CJR.. I got a little chuckle from something you said even though I know it's not a funny thing..I had just read the SoCal get together thread yesterday. This line stuck out in your post..."We are collecting clothes, blankets, thongs,"
I know the thongs are for the feet, but my mind went elsewhere.. Back to better times for our SoCal TVCH friends...

Hope you all are still safe and doing ok.
Like Who you were the last thing on my mind, and the first thing on it this morning..

Seamonkey

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 11:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well now, there may be some teenaged girls who need donated THONGS of both kinds :)

Halfunit

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 11:50 am EditMoveDeleteIP
...or Pamy...

Squaredsc

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 11:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
rofl!

Tabbyking

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 11:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
all i can say is, 'thongs a lot'...:)

Grooch

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 12:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tearful L.A. Reporter Goes Live with Rescue Report

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 12:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Every fire needs a Pamy:)

Things are not too good with Pops... Kim called me late last night to tell me Pops and neighbor never left. He told her he was on the way to Palm Springs to stay with his neighbor and we were going to pick him today only to find out he is still in his home! The neighbors on both sides of him all decided to stay. They are much older and I guess they want to go down with the fort. Kim and I both were on the phones with the Sheriffs but there is not much they can do. They have the info so all we can do is wait and pray. Kim is so worried ... this is a mess. Some people will NOT leave. He told Kim that they have had looters and he wanted to stay behind. Uurrrggg.

The SR area seem to have flames but the FF are reassuring everyone that it is all in the plan so I hope Mr&Mrs W get home soon. Weinermr said he would call me today so I will let you know.

Seamonkey

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 12:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh NO, MsMoon!! I guess it is good if he has neighbors with him but so scary and dangerous.


Grooch.. that article is accurate, EXCEPT that Chuckie had been dissing all and sundry prior to his terrifying experience (it seemed like the antenna was up, so the van wouldn't move) and that after his teary, thankful babbling, which was very sincere, I'm sure, very real, then he came back, and started blaming the backfires.

The remains of the van shows what devastation can be caused by the flames..

Kaili

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 12:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, Moondance! Reminds me of the people who stayed on Mt. St. Helens- I hope they keep safe and the fires pull back from them. I don't even know what I would do if my mom did something like that. I really, really, really hope he (and the neighbors) make it through safely. I assume the phone lines are down where her dad is? does he have a cell phone or anything to keep contact?

Seamonkey

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 12:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Channel 4 just mentioned mandatory evacuation in parts of SR.. Sunset Point area, and Sagecrest Circle and Hollyhock Point intersection.. not good right now..

Flames still encroaching on the southern point of Stevenson Ranch.

Helicopter drops, lots of equipment there.

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 12:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok SR just got worse, I can't rest... reminds me of our Saturday night!

Kaili he is using his neighbors cell phone and his line and power comes and go. His neighbor on one side is in her 90's and on oxygen and will NOT budge! They all have been reported to the Sherrifs... he isn't the only one staying behind...

Good thoughts for SR!

Wargod

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 12:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moonie, I'll keep Pops in my thoughts and prayers.

We are under a thick cloud of smoke this morning, and its bad enough that we can't see the mountains at all, air quality is very bad, visibility is bad. This is also the first time in days that we are having bad wind. As moon said, this is a mess, and I can't how much worse it'd be to be even closer to it than I am.

I haven't been able to catch more than about two minutes of the news since getting Kota on the bus, but I did see something about the FF letting the fire in SR go in a controlled burn for now. I haven't seen anything yet about anywhere else, so I don't know how anyone else is doing, but they are in my thoughts. For all of you in So Cal or with family here, you are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care of yourselves and stay safe.

Abby7

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 12:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just got home. No homes lost yet in SR. However, the southern end of SR under mandatory evacuation....just a few spots: Hollyhock and Sage Crest Circle are close to flames, as well as the Sunset Point neighborhood.

Abby7

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 12:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Interstate 5 (just pass Newhall)and Part of 14 may be closing soon (if they aren't already).

Flames increased in last 5 minutes/southern edge of SR.

Cjr

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 12:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ROFL, it amazes me how quick thinking some of you are (Mygetaway). Since I have a rather large posterier, thongs only mean footwear to me!

Oh my goodness Moondance, I am sorry to hear that Pops and the neighbors didn't leave. I would be scared to death if I were Kim. I don't understand the stubborness of some people but I guess they have their convictions. Please keep me updated on Pops as well as Weinermr and mrs.