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Lucy

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just heard on the 6:00 news that more firefighters from the SF Bay Area are on their way down to So. Cal. Also a fund has be sent up to help to help those who have suffered losses.

Steve Rucker-firefighter, age 38, from Novato, CA, was the firefighter that died today.

My heart goes out to all of you that are suffering through these deadly fires.

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
So very sad Lucy:( I am so sorry for his family.

Who, I will ask him when he calls:)

There is a chance for rain on Friday... that raindance just might work now if only there was a quakebegonedance

Lucy

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moonie, Stay safe and I'll be doin' the quakebegon and the rain dance for all of you!!

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Lucy:)

Tess

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Miss Sarah's school had a prayer service today and we all prayed for all of you in California. She even read the first prayer intention to lead the service and it was so hard not to start crying in front of all those kids. The thoughts of all of us here in MN are still with you all. {{{{friends}}}}

Same goes for our Colorado friends. Love and prayers for you all.

Lobster

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I've been following this thread since it started. I very rarely go online before work in the morning, but for the last three days, I make sure to leave time to check in here and make sure everyone is okay. It's also the last thread I check before going to bed.

I've been so worried about all of you affected by these fires. I've been sending good vibes your way, and Mom's been including you in her rosary list.

And Moon, Thunder and Lightning told me to tell all your babies, "Meow, meow, meow, rowr!" I have no idea what that means, but I'm thinking it must be "stay safe and close to Mama!"

Weinermr

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi everyone,

There's so much I want to say, but not sure how to say it all.

First thing is, we are fine. As Moon has so kindly told you, we're staying at a friend's house, and waiting things out. This morning everything seemed like it had turned around, and we could go home this evening. I even went to work late morning.

All hell broke loose later in the day, with the winds shifting, fires flaring up, two houses on fire in Stevenson Ranch (though the fires were quickly put out), the freeway closures.

I left work mid-afternoon, and saw first hand, the fires on the hills adjacent to the Interstate 5 freeway between Calgrove Blvd. and Lyons Ave. It took 2 hours to make the 45 minute drive to our friend's house, but we are relatively safe here.

I still think our home will be OK, but I don't believe it's safe to go back yet. There is still fire activity in the area, so access in and out is not guaranteed, and if things get worse again there may be a forced evacuation.

The fires have been in newer parts of Stevenson Ranch than where our house sits, and those houses are up against the hills and canyons, whereas our house is smack in the middle of an older very "suburban" development.

Yet there is still a hazard, and there is smoke and ash permeating everything.

Things took a turn for the worse today, but they seem somewhat under control again this evening. Perhaps we will be able to go home tomorrow evening. A little smoke and ash is nothing, compared to the comfort of being in your own home.

I can't thank everybody enough for all your vigilance, all your caring, your good thoughts, your prayers. You are all the best, and we are a wonderful loving community.

A big thank you and super hug for {{{{Moon}}}} for keeping you informed in the midst of all her own fire issues. She is the best, but you all know that already.

Thank you to Abby, for all your hard work, your informative posts, your kind and generous offer to house us, to feed us, to take care of us in our time of need. That touches my heart truly.

So sad to read of the Colorado fires. Kar and Who, I hope you are spared any more of the dangers and scares of these fires, and that they take care of them promptly and completely. I know how you feel.

A big hug for Bobbie and her nephew, who evidently lives very near where we do. There has been no loss of property or life in our area, and no one has been reported injured, so I am sure your nephew will be OK when you are finally able to get in touch with him.

Thank you to everyone else. If I didn't name you, I still read your post, and I'm touched at all your loving and caring.

Sorry for the long post. I will write more later if I can, but I'm being called away for now. Again, we are really alright, and I believe our house will be too. Thank you all.

Grannyg

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weinermr, I am so glad to read your post. And so relieved. Love, hugs and prayers.

Karuuna

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Folks, please keep praying for those in Colorado as well. Our fires aren't as big, but they continue to grow.

The Overland fire has grown from 30 acres this morning to over 4000 acres this evening. Over 1000 people evacuated, and 1800 on the 'be prepared to evacuate' list.

The Douglas County fire (Cherokee) is now over 300 acres (from less than 10 this morning). They've said 1000s were evacuated, with over 12,000 in the 'evacuation area'.

Moondance

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hugs, thoughts and prayers, Kar... fires have a life of their own and things can change so fast so I really hope they get things under control. I am thinking about you

Yeh! I am glad you were able to post tonight Weinermr:)

Pamy

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My thoughts and prayers are with all the people affected by this horrible disater.

Thanks for cking in Weiner, glad you and family are ok.

Moonie, call me if you want to talk.

Sending good thoughts and prayers to all of you

Karuuna

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 06:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weiner, thanks for keeping us updated and letting us know you and the Mrs are safe. You know how we worry!

Grannyg

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 07:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kar, I am keeping you CO folks in my thoughts and prayers. How far are the fires from Aurora? That's where DS lives. I think from what I can tell these fires are on the north side and he is on the south side, I think.

Ladytex

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 07:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm keeping all the CA and CO people in my thoughts and prayers. Stay safe

Theowl

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 07:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was gone this weekend, but was thinking about everyone here. When I got home and saw this, and read about everyone, I cried. I'm just so thankful everyone is OK, and for the posters keeping us updated on the ones that can't. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, until the fires are out and everyone is tucked snugglie in their own beds.

Mygetaway

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 07:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
"The crying reporter" was on Entertainment Tonight.

They showed the clip of him talking about being stuck there. Crying. About a house he watched burn and the family. The firefighter who saved him.

They talked about him always being right there, and being warned he should leave.

Of course nothing was said about him talking bad about the ff's or the way they were fighting this.

**edit** he made Access Hollywood too. geesh

Mygetaway

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 07:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{Weiner and family}}.. good to hear from you..

Zachsmom

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 08:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
How did the CO fires get started?

Kar & Who & Whosmom, you are in my prayers. This is so awful. Keep safe!

Costacat, how are you doing? I am worried about you, and your family! You are in my prayers.

Weinermr, I am so glad you and Mrs are safe!

Moonie, you are my hero, really, you see a persons character in the face of tragedy, and you have shined threw when most would have been broken, your spirit is amazing.

Cjr, you are still in my prayers.

Abby, thank you for all the updates last night! WOW!!!

Who and Seamonkey, thank you so much for the laughs (letters to new station lol)

Chuck, kiss my ass!

Bobbie_552001

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 08:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you everyone once again for the all the hugs tonight.

Kar, Who and Whosmom please be safe and I'm praying for all of you as well.

Moonie once again you are the best. But please you too be safe.

Weinermr your post helped calm the nerves tonight hugs right back to you and Mrs.

And Abby keep on postin girl...you are the number one reason that my refresh button is now worn down.

As the evening comes to an end here in Ohio I thought that we could all use some warm fuzzies....

1,untitled friend

Karuuna

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 09:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
GrannyG, the Douglas county fire is south of Denver and quite far south of Aurora. The other fire, is northwest of Boulder, not even near Denver/Aurora at all. So no worries for your DS.

Thanks all for your well wishes. Both fires here continue to grow, now up to 1000 acres for the Douglas County fire.

Whoami

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 09:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well crap. I fell asleep. Barely got my Survivor picks in before the deadline. Added a note for if Weiner wanted to accept my picks as his own too, but that I didn't know how he wanted to do...

Anyway, I'm so glad to have heard from Weiner on this board. Will continue to hold all of you in my prayers.

Seamonkey

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 09:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Who, it is about time you got some sleep!! You've been signing off late late at night the last few nights.

Good to hear from all of you as you check in.


Still very sad about the fireman who died and his colleagues who were badly burned :(

Lanzee

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 09:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am glad to hear about Weinermr's report! Thank you, Weinermer! That's great to know that you all are fine! Of course, the firefigthers were working hard to keep the flames away from the Stevenson Ranch homes.

Anyway, today, I had to leave my work one hour early due the fire. I ride the vanpool daily to work from my home to Lancaster. It went well. I can still see the "white" smoke sky. In Lancaster, at work, I could smell the smoke ordor and I can see the white smoke outside, too.

I am praying for the thousands of firemen who are out there to fight to cease the fires. They are heros! Except I am sad that one fireman died and several were hurt.

Also, pray for people who lost the homes and it must be very hard on them. I heard them telling the stories about it.

Also, I am thinking of you all here too that you are all in safe and protected. TVCH rocks!

I missed Y and R!!! I could read the transcripts, anyway!!

Have a good evening to you all!!

\lm/

Egbok

Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 10:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi Lanzee, it's so good hearing from you!

You are always an inspiration to me because you send out such positive and kindhearted words to the TVCH posters.

I am sorry you missed Y & R and I hope the transcripts helped you to keep up with what's going on! Take care!

Sia

Thursday, October 30, 2003 - 12:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Hugs and prayers to everyone in harm's way. I'm praying for the safety of the homeowners, their homes, pets, and the firefighters waging such heroic battles in California and Colorado. You all have a wonderful support system here and have worked out a really great relay-system for contacting each other. Thanks, again, Neil, for providing us with this forum which serves so many purposes--and more than you ever dreamed it would grow to be.