Archive through October 28, 2003
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Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No need to thank me. Honestly.

I want you to know, though...San Diego County is very, very hard hit and San Bernardino, Big Bear area...just awful. It is truly so hard to keep up with the fires.

It is unbelievable. Truly.

Egbok

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
<sigh>...yes Abby, truly unbelievable.

Egbok

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just got home...have we heard from Weinermr?

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
weatherwise, dropping 10-15 degrees tomorrow...great for the fires.

possible drizzle Thursday morning...yeah! (emphasize possible).

SR:last few minutes...odor of smoke much more pronounced in SR...meaning although not immediate danger...means lot of unburned fuel. depending on winds don't know how that will affect the fires later. (sorry, not really sure what that really means...just typing).

Lumbele

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
(((Costacat and family)))
Thanks, Abby! All afternoon whenever I passed the computer I would refresh and check on our SoCal friends and your reports. It must be hell on earth to have to live through. Please, take care of yourselves and your loved ones.
Mr.&Mrs. Weiner, I hope your area will continue to be spared.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Egbok....yes. He and mrs. at a friends locally.

Egbok

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you Abby.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
1,552 homes destroyed, 522,000 acres destroyed, conservative damage 2 billion dollars, approaching 20 deaths (?)...i think deaths mostly from San Diego (maybe 2 from San Bernardino)...not sure on these facts though. i should check news online to be sure...i'm sure the facts are there.

Moondance

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh Costa that was amazing that you can put your thoughts and feelings in words. My prayers are with you, your family, your friends & your neighbors.

I am back. We were stopped in our tracks on the Pop's rescue but his neighbor was a lifesaver and Pops is ok!

I just talked to Weinemr. What a great guy he is...so calm, so strong. He sends his love and doesn't know when he will be able to post... maybe if his friends have Internet. He is staying with friends about 6 miles away. He said where the fire is, his house is about a mile from that so it sounds encouraging. He said the ash and the smoke is making so hard to breath. He really wants to go back home. I can hear in voice how upset this makes him. It is so unsettling, believe me!

His famous last words and he said I could quote him... 'this is total crap' I think he summed up quite nicely:)

Keep him & WeinerMrs in your prayers

Reader234

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
<sigh> here too, heavy sigh...

Thanks costacat for sharing {{hugs}} you really, really need a bellini..

Thanks for your work Abby.. {weiner's}

{{Chris and firefighters}} al around {{hugs}} and continued prayers...

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you Moonie for checking in.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Costa.. someone should interview your dad, if he is willing.. he's a good example of planning ahead!!

Costacat

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The latest in San Diego: The three wildfires have burned nearly 300,000 acres, destroyed over 900 homes and caused at least 12 deaths, county officials said.

"San Diego's Cedar Fire is the largest in California. It has blackened more than 200,000 acres -- nearly 10 percent of the county. It formed a 45-mile front in the East County and was just miles from merging with the 37,000-acre Paradise Fire fire near Escondido."

Map of San Diego's Fires

Seamonkey

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
MsMoon, does this mean Pops and friend made it to Palm Springs? I'm glad they left when they did.

So glad Weinermr/mrs are at friends.. I know he has to be very frustrated..

and angry.

Moondance

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You have been GREAT Abby with all your info!:)

Moondance

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes he settled for the night MsMonkey but we will have to get him tomorrow some how.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moonie.. I have this wild vision of you riding a horse out there and swooping him up.. I know.. not an option, but a fun image all the same.

Grannyg

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
MsMoonie, I was so glad to see you posting today. I have been so worried. I'm glad to know that you are somewhat safe for the time being. Now if we could just pray weinermr and mrs. back to their home.

Moondance

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks MsGG... yes lots of prayers for Mr & Mrs W. Nighttime is scary so we need lots of good thoughts!

LOL MsMonkey... we were saying yesterday while evacuating the Horses that we should just 'ride em out'

Mygetaway

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{{{{Still sending positive vibes and good thoughts
out there for all who need them.}}}}}}

Thanks to everyone for all information, sharing and updating.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 06:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
SR: UPDATE: At this time looking good. Cooling down, wind down, but lot of fuel there so potential is there..

Strike team (group of 5 engines) ready though for fires. FF's on top of situation should they be needed. If during the night water drops are needed, pilots will decide if safe.


(p.s....i may have to leave within the hour as dh will need to get on the computer. however, if anything drastic happens i will get back on and post.).

Pamy

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 07:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
So glad to see ya Moonie, I was going to call ya tonite. Now that I know you are settled I will wait til tomarrow, but if you need anything or want to talk please call me!!

Weiner has been great giving us updates on ya.

Now we all have to send our prayers and good thoughts for Weinermr and family's safety.

Sunrvrose

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 07:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moondance, is your home now completely safe? I am so glad that our original BB angel does not seem to be in danger right now. If I lived closer, I'd throw ya some fire extinguishers over the wall. :)

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 07:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Pamy: What is it like in your area. Aren't you in Riverside...I'm not sure.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 07:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
SR: a little iffy right now, but reports change, literally every 15-20 minutes. from a little danger to good.