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Whoami

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 02:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, mostly just from you all! But, we're fixing to call Aunt and sis real soon here. Plus, I think the News will be on again shortly. Just trying to give you avenues of contact, in case you lose touch.

Whoami

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 03:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sis and Aunt are ok.

Sis in La Mesa says the fires are kind of surrounding them. And if they were to be evacuated, it would be when/if San Diego itself was burning, and there'd be nowhere to go.

She says the sky is black, and it looks like its snowing, what with all the ash.

They woke up to this. It started over night, and they had no idea until they turned on the TV (after they woke up and saw how erie their own sky was). Their big problem was they'd sent all their personnel and equipment up north to fight those fires, and now these got out of control so fast. She says even a 15 lane highway didn't stop it, the fire jumped right over and kept on going.

Aunt didn't even know the San Diego County fires were going until we told her.

Egbok

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 03:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Eggie checking in here. I'm doing fine with all the thick smokey air and light ashes. The fires aren't near me, so I'm not in danger like Moonie. However, my son and daughter are very near the Rancho Cucamonga fire and I just spoke with my son. He said it looks like it's snowing with the thick ashes and that the air is thick with smoke but so far the university is telling them to stay inside their dorms. My daughter is in her apartment and she's doing fine, just trying to keep from breathing in the smokey air. They feel relatively safe as far as evacuations go but they are ready to hop on the freeway and come home if needed. Thanks for caring! You guys are da best!

Hang in there Moonie, Cjr, Z'mom and others affected by this awful situation.

Whoami

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 03:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If anyone else would like to e-mail me and get my home/cell numbers, feel free to do so. Even if I don't have a lot of info, at lease I can provide you with an avenue of contact should your own power go out.

Even if I have to keep my cell off (battery wise), I have VM, and could check it often.

E-mail addy in profile.

Zachsmom

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 03:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
8 Dead in San Diego Fires :(

Also, according to news reports LAX, Orange County, Ontario & San Diego airports are closed. There was a plane crash on the 163 in San Diego. Trying to find link to that also.

Cjr! Hope all is well with you!!! Please check in!!!!!

Spygirl

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow...I can't believe what a difference a week makes. Hearing that LAX is closed and knowing that if this were last week that I'd essentially have no way out...<shiver>

You guys take care and please please please be safe and check in as often as humanly possible.

Lucy

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hugs and well wishes to everyone in So.Calif.

Nathalia

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Pamy..Moon..Eg..and all others in So CA. Stay safe!!!

I have a friend who lives in Los Alamitos is that anywhere near the fires?

Weinermr

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nathalia, Los Alamitos is safe from the fires. It's right near Long Beach.

Seamonkey

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Reason for airport closure is because Air Traffic Control in Miramar (near fires in San Diego) is out. Well at least that was the first reason.

Moonie?? If you list key streets/neighborhoods/canyons that affect you, then those of us with access to TV (local ABC is back on the fire now), then we can report that here if that is any help.

Eggie, which University is your son attending? Just so all of his extra moms can worry along with you..

Earlier I heard mention of evacuation of Webb school, which a friend's son attended years and years ago.

Over and over people are reporting that they had to leave very quickly because the fires are turning abruptly and erraticly.

47000 acres in Simi Valley so far :(

Zachsmom

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Grrr, I wish news reporters would get the facts straight.. or at least state facts and not go for the 'hype'. Airports are open, but expect a 10-16 hour delay..coming and going.

Weinermr

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
From www.latimes.com

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Nathalia

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weinermr ...Thank you! I live on the east coast and am geographically challenged. Thanks again for your quick reply!

Seamonkey

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I woke up from a nap earlier and suddenly our lame duck governor was giving a press conference, saying "I" about every other word, getting his last moments in the limelight. Luckily at that point CNN had fire coverage, sans Grey Davis..

Fire in Hemet now, too... Six homes damaged east of Temecula.

Seamonkey

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nathalia and others out of state: one possible tool for you is to use mapquest and enter the city name of your loved one and then names of fire areas to get a rough idea of distances. And stay tuned here for Weinermr's timely maps, of course.

Halfunit

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weiner - Simi Valley - would that include Chatsworth and Canoga Park?

Thanks for keeping us posted. I'm lucky to see 2 mintues of it on CNN Headline news.

Weinermr

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Half,

Chatsworth and Canoga Park are in the San Fernando Valley, but are not too far away from Simi Valley.

Chatsworth is about 14 miles east, and Canoga Park is about 18 miles southeast.

Halfunit

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks - I can't keep all of the valleys, canyons, and forests straight.

I know some people there, and was curious. Thank you again.

Weinermr

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
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Babyruth

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just finished watching the news and the fire updates. These fires are just horrible and terrifying. I'm sending positive vibes to all the TVCHers and their families that everyone stays safe.

Right now, I'm also worried about the airport being closed. My elderly Mom is on her way to the Sydney Australia airport right now, from Wollongong, her home of the past 20 years. She's moving here, to our Michigan town, to live near family again. (This has been a huge project in the making, and the reason I haven't been online much the past few months)

She's supposed to fly tonite from Sydney to LAX, arriving tomorrow AM, and my brother is supposed to be there to meet her and join her on the flight from LAX to Detroit tomorrow afternoon. He's sitting at Detroit airport right now, waiting to see if his flight will still take off for LAX sometime tonite.

She's depending on the United Airlines personnel in LA to take her and her bags thru baggage claim and customs (she needs to be escorted in a wheelchair), but after that, she needs to get to another terminal quickly to catch her flight to Detroit on another airline. She'll have to figure out how to do this on her own, if my brother isn't there. I'm hoping she'll think to tip a skycap to get her where she needs to go. Of course, that's assuming her flight even takes off with LAX closed. Aack! I'm sure things will work out okay one way or another, but right now it's all driving me nuts.

I know this isn't as big a deal as the possibility of losing life and/or home, but I do tend to worry about my Mom.

Seamonkey

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 04:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Southwest Airlines has suspended ALL flights in and out of all airports in the LA area

LAX, San Diego, John Wayne.. I think Ontario.

Seamonkey

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 05:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Babyruth, of course it is a big deal!! After that long long flight and customs, people of any age tend to have that deer in the headlights look.. I've met more than one for that layover and switch of terminals.

The United personnel definitely should be able to arrange for her transfer.

Just now when Southwest announced cancellations, the news anchor suggested that people check with other airlines.

Weinermr

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 05:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Babyruth,

Please check your email.

Zachsmom

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 05:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can only guess what Weinermr just offered Babyruth and you are a sweetie!

Karuuna

Sunday, October 26, 2003 - 05:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't want to clutter this thread, but I do want everyone to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

And I"m doing a rain dance too. Which is a very scary thing to watch!