Archive through October 26, 2003
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Weinermr

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Who, Burbank is very safe, although there may be smoke and/or ashes that the winds would blow in. No fire danger near there though.

Zachsmom

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The air quality is so bad right now.I am really concerned for those with breathing problems. I hope they have a safe place with air-conditioning.

Pamy

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Stay safe Cjr and Eggie, thoughts and prayers are with you.

Zachsmom

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Pamy, is your house safe? Do you have airconditioning?

Pamy

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Zmom, we are safe, just tons of ash and soot everywhere. My skin is so dry from the air and winds. Yes, we are staying inside with air on.

Zachsmom

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Mom just gave me news :(

I have family that lives in San Diego County.

Cousin who lives in Valley Center was evacuated from his home. He went to his Mom house who lives in Escondido, she has emphysema and was just admitted to the hospital. Please send prayers. She's in her 70's and is one of my favorite Aunts. Her name is Nadine. She is one of those people who I cannot see NOT being in my life.


Her sister (Dot) also has breathing problems and lives in Santee, she was just put on oxygen. She is also not doing very well.

These fires are horrible. Please, everyone keep safe! Stay indoors and in air-conditioning.

Seamonkey

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I went upstairs to watch figure skating and read the paper after the last network went off the fire news..

I hosed down my plants so they could breathe.. lots of ash.. but since then even more ash keeps drifting down outside. I have all windows shut tight.. thankful that it isn't quite as hot as previous days have been. No A/C but I can move the air around. Like Eggie and Z-mom, I'm not in a fire area, I'm 4 miles inland and the air is bad here, so I know it is MUCH worse elsewhere.

But my heart is with those of you closer to the fires.

Please remember that many of the people who've lost homes in the past days got no actual evacuation warning, so if you feel endangered, best not to wait too long.

Seamonkey

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, Z-mom!! Just posted and saw your post.. they'd better take great care of your Aunt..

My mom had emphysema, so I know what that is all about. I hope the aunts also have calming soothing people with them since anxiety just ramps up the problems with breathing.

Whoami

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh gosh Zmom. Prayers are out to Nadine and Dot both. And to all of you who are being affected.

Thanks Weiner, for letting me know Burbank is currently safe.

Meme9

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OMG, hoping everyone stays safe!!!

Pamy

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 12:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Zmom, prayers are with you and your family.
We just had an alert on tv that there is an evacuation alert for San Bernardino County.

Zachsmom

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 01:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here is info on San Diego fires as of an hour ago

This is one of those times that I feel so helpless.

Zachsmom

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 01:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here are pix of San Diego Fires (there are 7 fires)

Here are 12 pix of all So Cal fires

Thanks for the well wishes. I want to drive down to San Diego tonight to visit my Aunt, but it looks like they have roads closed to all but emergencies :(

Seamonkey

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 01:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I've got pandacam

going just to ground myself here.. there is something good in the so cal world today..

(I'm not THAT weirded out but arsonists and looters, GRRRR)

Grannyg

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 01:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Zmom, I looked at those pictures and that is horrible. How very sad. I do hope everyone takes precautions and gets out when they need to. I would love to hear from MsMoonie again. Is there anybody else who hasn't check in lately?

Seamonkey

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 01:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It sounds like Moonie and Cjr are the closest to danger.. I know Moonie said the power has been cutting off and on there.

I'm sending powerful vibes; hope they don't need to leave, but if they do, want them to get out sooner than later..

Moondance

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 01:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi All...

The fires are very moody. One minute we look like it is going to be OK then the wind picks up and all hell breaks loose. We tended to the horses as the mountain right in front of us about a 2 miles away was burning and they were doing drops. The horses are really stressed. Animals just know. Brent (Cowboy's son) has some pix I will post later. It is so wild to be right here. The fire has moved away from the house but we are still keeping a close eye on things. One little switch of the winds and it's us next. The air is indescribable. It's like a big fireplace. My hair, clothes, house and the kitties stink!

As we were coming from the ranch, Cowboy put out a small fire and I was stung by a yellow jacket(bees are attracted to the smoke)... OK I forgot how bad that hurts!!! My shoulder is swollen! The boys went back out to see if they could help one of Cowboy's son friends who live down the way.

I will check in when I can. Cjr, MsBok's DD - hope all is well! And EVERYone else

Moondance

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 01:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
PS our power is on right now... but all the traffic lights are off and it is craziness.

Seamonkey

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 01:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks so much for checking in, MsMoon!!

Just like a yellowjacket to take advantage of an already scary situation.

Grannyg

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 01:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am so glad to hear from you MsMoon. Now take care of the bee sting and rest a spell.

Now we need to hear from cjr. Lots of thoughts and prayers.

Hippyt

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 02:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Geez,Moonie,thanks for checking in! Take care of yourself,and your son.

Whoami

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 02:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sis lives in La Mesa (her clinic is in El Cajon). Looks safe so far. But her house is in the hills.

Moondance

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 02:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
TV went completely out so can't keep updated... the web isn't helping either. I just called Cowboy and he was with some police Officers pointing stuff out... who knows, he is always in charge LOL.

I feel so out of touch now... I don't want the power go again uurrrggg. I hope Cjr checks in soon. There are helicopters and planes everywhere... it's like a war zone.

Whoami

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 02:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moonie, if you have a cell, and feel so inclined, e-mail me and I'll give you my home/cell numbers, just in case you need a way to stay in touch and I can report in for you if needed. E-mail addy in profile.

Moondance

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 02:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks WHo I might do that... are you getting good reports?