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Faerygdds

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey... been down for awile, and thus, have not been around (long long story)...

either way...

As many of you know my uncle in CA is very ill. I know he lives in a place called Camarillo, but I cannot find out where the fires are in proximity to him.

Does anyone know? And is there perhaps a map that I can look at that would tell me how far it is from him. last I heard (2 days ago) he thought it was like 20 miles from his house, but then again... with all the chemo and meds... you never know....

Help!
Thanks,
FaeryGdds

Mygetaway

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
{{Faery}}.. I don't know for sure but I found several articles that said that Camarillo was sheltering lots of animals, and people, so it sounds like it is safe right now. Hope that helps a little (and is accurate).

Tess

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:19 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Faery, I'm nowhere near CA, however I have located Camarillo on the map and it appears to be west of Simi Valley which is the fire closest to Moondance. Camarillo is on Hwy 101 is approximately 20 miles from Simi Valley. I'm looking for the map posted yesterday which had fire locations on it. Of course, it's not completely up to day but it helps.

Tess

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Here is the link that Moondance provided yesterday:Active Fire Map

She said it takes a minute to load but is worth it.

So, fiddling with mapquest, my atlas and the map Moon gave us the link to, I find Camarillo on Hwy 101, partway between Thousand Oaks and Ventura/Oxnard. On the map in the link, that would be on the blue-gray hwy that cuts across from the coast at Ventura and goes past Thousand Oaks and Topanga to join the big L.A. freeway system.

I wish I could be more help but there is no fire coverage here at all right now. (I'm in MN but mom is in LA area and perfectly safe.)

I'll keep your uncle in my thoughts and prayers, Faery. I know how hard it is to be so far away and unable to help. Someone in So-cal will see your plea and give better info soon.

Mygetaway

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 01:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Faery.. Here's a quick pic of that area that Tess provided.
The yellow is areas previously burned. The red is areas currently burning.

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Whoami

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 02:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Good work Tess and MGA. I was trying to come up with some maps, and then got distracted with Mom and dogs.

Signing off for the night. Good night my friends. Take care, stay safe. And as has been for several nights. You're in my prayers, and will by in my thoughts first thing upon waking. God Bless.

Whoami

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 02:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just had to come back real quick....

While I was letting the dogs out for their final potty trip before bed, I began shutting the house down as usual. Then...I noticed muddy paw prints on the kitchen floor....Yes, it's raining here in Colorado (at least in Longmont)! Let's hope the moisture reaches the fires in the Colorado areas!

Now, thinking of rain for CA.....

Good night once again!

Schoolmarm

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 04:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Let's hope for rain and no winds today and that the fires get under control.

I just talked to my sis-in law last night. My brother is a Fire Management Officer for the state of South Dakota, and I always check in to see if he is working any of the big wildland fires. There are fire crews from all over the place working on these fires. He was asked to go to California on Sunday, but declined. He is the boss, and he doesn't have a replacement who could handle things if they had a fire in his area. He has a very small squad right now since many of the summer firefighters are college kids and are back at school, but he sent one of his men to California right away. He also sent a man AND a truck to Colorado, right when that one broke out. Wildland firefighting is hideously hard and dirty work! I'm praying for their safety, and for the safety of the people who are enduring these fires.

He's been telling us that this would be a really bad fire season because of the weather and because there was lots of "tinder"....dead wood just left to rot. At least in the burned out areas, they will have less risk of future fires for several years as the area re-vegitates.

STAY SAFE!!

Llkoolaid

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 04:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
So glad to hear everyone is safe, I have been checking this thread several times a day. Thank you to all those keeping us up dated.

Praying for a downpour for California and Colorado.

Please keep safe.

Costacat

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 05:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Slightly good news from Julian today... there is a drizzle there right now. However, the winds are still very strong, so it's a mixed blessing. They are still fighting to protect the town, and still trying to keep the Paradise and Cedar fires from merging. Palomar Mountain is still being threatened by the Paradise fire, but as of right now the mountain is safe.

Resortgirl

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 05:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I am so sad for all of you affected by these fires! ((((moon)))) (((((weiner))))) I'll be praying for all of you and hoping the end of this is in sight!

Take care all!!!

Babyruth

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 05:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Checking in to read the updates again. I'm so glad to read Weiner's post from last night and know that he and Mrs are ok and their house is, too. I'm continuing to send good vibes to everyone and hoping for rain and an end to all the fires (both California and Colorado). Keeping you all in my thoughts!!!!

Moondance

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 06:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok so I had my alarm set... to small earthquake. I just jumped out of bed. It was about 5:50AM but I can't seem to find it on my earthquake page. I am not liking this. A little nerving when there have been 3 cluster quakes now.

Moondance

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 06:13 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Found it...
A earthquake occurred at 5:50:39 AM (PST) on Thursday, October 30, 2003.The magnitude 2.7 event occurred 2 km (1 miles) N of Simi Valley, CA.The hypocentral depth is 8 km ( 5 miles).

It's not very deep. I think this why it feels so much stronger. I am so glad Cowboy will be back late tonight.

Moondance

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 06:19 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Faery! Camarillo is safe. If that changes I will let you know ... the fire will have to go through me the other way to get to him.

Kaili

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 06:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Moondance- that's so scary...and I've been thinking for a few years now that California is about "due" for one. I really hope it isn't coming. You guys have enough to deal with. Hang in there, sweetie- it's gotta be over soon.

Cjr

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 06:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{Moondance}}}
I hope you are ok this morning. I feel so badly about you feeling all the earthquakes. You must be a nervous wreck! Take care of yourself.

I think the raindances are working..pray, pray! It is really overcast here and looks like rain. Drizzly a bit. It should help!

I am so sad for the FF who lost his life and the injured FF's and their families. They are in my prayers.

(((Kar, Who and Who's Mom}}}. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the fires are put out soon and that the weather cooperates. I hate the thought of others going through this. My Mom is in Colorado, not near the fires though. Take care.

{{{Bobbie}}} Praying for your nephew, that he is ok and will contact you all soon.

{{{Faery and her Uncle}}} I hope he is safe. It looks like he should be right now.

{{{Weinermr and Mrs.}}} I am glad your house is ok and praying that you can go home soon.

To everyone else, thanks for the thoughts and prayers, they have helped immensely. Keep safe everyone and keep on doing the raindances!!!

Resortgirl

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 06:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Moon, I'm thinking of you during this trying time! I hope that there are NO MORE earthquakes, so you can get some rest. Take care!

Reader234

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 07:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I just checked in, back in the 5th grade class, Moon they want to know how the horses are doing? I told them you were concerned about many horses, and many trails are horribly burned. Thanks for the maps, they are amazed at how large an area is affected!!

Can I just ditto what Sia said? All of the posts here, I just want to echo my + + +thoughts + + + and prayers, I kept listening for news of Stevenson Ranch, the news this morning seemed so depressing! {{{HUGS}}} and prayers that this too will end sooner than later!!

Karuuna

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 07:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
The weather here is really cooperating! We've had sleet and drizzle and even a bit of snow in the foothills. The Douglas County fire is completely contained, and homeowners are being allowed to return. Two houses were destroyed in that area.

The Overland fire is still burning, but with the sleet and no wind today, they believe they'll be able to get the fire mostly contained today. Evacuees are being allowed to return, but only with firefighter escorts and they cannot stay yet. About 8-10 homes were destroyed.

I'll keep praying for rain and no wind for California too!

In answer to Zmom's question from last night, both of these large fires were apparently started by downed power lines. The night before we'd had very high winds, which usually results in some power poles getting knocked down.

Bonzacat

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 08:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Faery - Camarillo is safe and in great shape geographically. I am on the West side of Simi Valley, about 11 miles from Camarillo, and the fire they refer to as the "Simi Valley Fire" is controlled on the Western border at the moment. It is not threatening in the direction of your Uncle.

And good news - the same fire is much less intense in the Stevenson Ranch area this morning. It's not out, but a huge improvement.

Karuuna - thank you for the CO update. I have a friend in Evergreen, which appeared to be between two of the fires. I'm relieved your weather is cooperating and sending prayers your way (and Who, too).

Moon, can you believe these freaking earthquakes? Nothing could be more unsettling at a time like this. Zmom, I was so sorry to read about your Aunts. I'm sending all the positive vibes I can muster - to you and Moon and Cjr and Costa and Weinermr & mrs and .... all who are watching and waiting.

Wargod

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 09:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Costa, I hope you guys get enough rain to help!

Kar, great news about your weather being so cooperative.

Weiner and Weinermrs, I hope you guys are doing ok and that you will be able to get home today.

Moon, I'm curious too about the horses. Are they doing ok? I can't believe you guys are having earthquakes on top of everything else. It's the last thing anyone needs.

Our air quality is greatly improved over yesterday. Got clouds and wind, there's still the smell of smoke in the air, and everything looks slightly dirty, but compared to what we saw yesteray, this is nothing.

I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Pplease stay safe and take care of yourselves.

Bonzacat

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 09:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
And War, my thoughts are with you also! I have been checking the thread when I can and I don't want to leave anyone out, although I know I have.

Be safe, all.

Wargod

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 09:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just saw the weather report for the next few days and they're calling for rain Saturday...if there's a chance we'll get rain you guys most likely will before we do.

Mygetaway

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 09:50 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Rain, Rain come and stay, put these fires out today!!!

Glad to hear some better news today.. I hope it keeps up. I know things are still bad in some areas.. Here's HOPING for a change there.

Moonie, I was surprised at how many earthquakes we actually have in my area once I started checking the eq page regularly. Most are only 1 and 2 pointers though that I never feel. Hopefully yours will stay small and nothing more will come of it.
How long have you been living there now? Maybe it's normal for that area, and Cowboy just never mentioned it?

I was wondering about the horse and cats too..

Still sending mega ++ vibes, and ++ thoughts out to you guys everywhere.