Bobbie_552001 | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:21 pm     Awwww Moonie.....my heart just aches for you right now. You have given so much to the board in the last couple of days, even while being in the thick of things. You truly are an amazing woman. I'm so glad that you heard from the Weiners....and right now....you just cry and the hugs from here will continue to come your way.... |
Karuuna | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:21 pm     The Overland fire in Colorado continues to grow. Well over 1000 acres now and "numerous" structures have been lost, altho exact numbers are not yet available. 2200 homes have either been evacuated or are on notice to evacuate. |
Moondance | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:26 pm     I didn't feel the earthquake this morning because I was in the car this morning at 8:30 when it happened. I didn't know about it until now. The winds changed toward the west... that means it is on it's way back toward Simi but everytihing is burned with just patches that weren't touched. It is the mountain ridge above the ranch I would be worried about if it came back. But it has a few miles to travel if it heads back. we are at the mercy of the wind... Mother Nature... I think she is pissed! |
Moondance | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:27 pm     I am so sorry Kar... Thanks Bobbie |
Whit4you | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:32 pm     {*{*{*{*{* Moon }*}*}}*}*}* Big hug for ya... a 3.7 when it's that shallow and right under you is nerve wracking enough but when your nerves are already on end geez... I'd upload you some valium if I had some... Thanks for the update on the Weiners... was the first thing I wanted to check on when I got home. |
Mware | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:32 pm     Best wishes for a quiet and productive night for all the firefighters in CA and CO, and for continued strength for those in harm's way. I am so sorry that those of you who live in these areas have to deal with this. I'll be praying for you tonight. |
Mygetaway | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:33 pm     Moonie..glad to hear that you *seem* to be safer. How far is the house from the ranch? Was the earthquake in the a.m. larger or smaller? |
Moondance | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:36 pm     The AM one was 2.8 so smaller. The house is about a mile from the ranch. It is on the other side of the freeway. I am confident this fire won't make it back but then again... I'll take some of that Valium Whit... thanks! |
Moondance | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:37 pm     I want to thank you all again... this has helped me so much. It's like talking to my Mom.... very comforting. I don't know what I would do without this board. |
Whoami | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:41 pm     What breaks my heart is, even after the flames are finally gone, this will be far from over. I just can't fathom the amount of rebuilding that is going to have to take place. |
Twiggyish | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:43 pm     My thoughts were on you all today. I just kept praying and sending thoughts. I'm worried about the Weiners, though. I hope they're alright. |
Moondance | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:44 pm     They are fine Twiggs... I talked to him earlier... I posted up a little bit above about it. |
Twiggyish | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:50 pm     Thanks Moonie. (I need to read before posting) |
Bobbie_552001 | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 04:53 pm     I have family and friends that live very close to the fire. My family, is my nephew who we still have not been able to contact. He is a dancer and we are praying that he is far away dancing his heart out in some warm exotic country and is oblivious that we are all worried sick. He has been estranged from his mother (my sister) for several months now....I think that this is a wake up call for her as well as the rest of us who have went "with the flow" and allowed it to happen. I have literally called his cell phone 50 times today....praying that his voice mail would come on. Nothing...but coming here has given me a great deal of comfort, and kept me sane. I have first hand accounts of what is going on...because not knowing is the worse. Thank you...thank you all. |
Lumbele | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 05:03 pm     (((Moonie))) Sometimes a good cry is almost as good as a Valium. Hang in there! |
Moondance | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 05:03 pm     (((Bobbie))) |
Mygetaway | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 05:04 pm     {{Bobbie}} too.. Still here, still hoping away..stay safe everyone. |
Reader234 | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 05:12 pm     *sigh.. {{{HUGS}}} unbelievable, such devastation. Hard to grasp. {{{HUGS}}} |
Twiggyish | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 05:14 pm     I agree about crying. ((Bobbie)) |
Whoami | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 05:15 pm     I'll probably get banned from the figure skating board I usually visit. I kind of went into a rant there, when they were all concerned over the skating rink in Lake Arrowhead being in possible danger. I told them with all that is going on, and with so many deaths, and so many homes destroyed, and so much rebuilding to yet go on in the future....the very least concern is a stupid skating rink. |
Jeep | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 05:24 pm     Everyone's in my thoughts and prayers. Moonie, I don't know how you can keep from crying. It makes me cry just reading the stuff here and seeing in on the news. Everybody keep safe. I wish I was closer to help, but I can still keep praying for all. |
Whoami | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 05:24 pm     Moonie, if you hear from Weiner again tonight, tell him I'd be glad to submit his Survivor Deadpool picks tonight or tomorrow if he likes (if he can't get online). Naturally, I realize of course that a reality show, or the games we play around it, are really trivial and unimportant right now. But, maybe a welcome diversion from real life if only for a second. |
Tabbyking | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 05:41 pm     you know, you might go ahead and make picks for him, who--with the option that anything he submits later will take precedence.. what a sweet who you are! |
Costacat | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 05:50 pm     The town of Julian was saved today, but one firefighter lost his life and three others were injured. The capricious winds changed direction and the fire overran them. Winds are still strong in the mountains, and the fire is rapidly heading towards Palomar Mountain. USFS Map of San Diego |
Whoami | Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:08 pm     I may just do that Tabby. At any rate, I'll wait till shortly before the deadline tonight to do my own picks. Maybe Weiner can get online by then, or we can have some sort of contact. I sure wish I could figure out just how far my sis really is from these fires. She lives in LaMesa. She says she's safe. But, with all this spreading of fires and such, I just wish I knew really how far it is. |