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Bonzacat

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Abby, it's just crazy, the information and mis-information! You would think in an area that has an many news organizations as we do, that emergency information would be better.

When I was crazed for the information because I was in the path, I suddenly realized that the biggest flames were getting the camera coverage. And a reporter putting a microphone in the face of a 5-year-old, asking if they were scared... insanity.

My good thoughts for everyone, watching and waiting. And to Weinermr & Mrs. They will feel so much better when they are together.

Cjr

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:34 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey all, just read through the thread today and want everyone to know I'm thinking about all of you and sending good thoughts out! So many people in bad situations. I sure wish the raindances worked. Actually, we are supposed to get cooler weather and moister air soon which I'll give credit to the raindances for!

Weinermr and Mrs., I hope you aren't in any danger. I am listening to KFI (thanks Tish, for the link!) and am getting worried again about all the mountain towns. The firefighters are in such precarious positions right now. There is only one way left down the mountain.

I couldn't have said it better Who! No one is cluttering this thread. That is why it is so good, we get to vent our fears, get great information and get and give great support and ideas.

ZMom and Moon I am sending good thoughts for your family and friends. It is an anxious time, not knowing what to expect.

I started getting EOC reports at work but you guys are all beating me on getting the information here. There will be a news conference at 3:00 pacific time today at the SB County Sheriff's office. The news conference will address the fire progression, evacuation procedures and the arson investigation. It should be very interesting.

It is so smoky and ashy here in San Bernardino today it is like looking through dark sunglasses. It is so strange not to have any crows flying around and yelling. Usually we go nuts listening to them. It is eerily quiet. That is the first thing I noticed today. Odd huh?

I heard bad news today about 3 people I work with. They lost their homes. I am waiting to hear about several more.

I didn't evacuate last night but we did get a warning. The mandatory evacuation stopped 2 blocks east of me. The fire has just totally worked its way around from West of me, North and now East. I have lucked out on all sides and am very thankful.

Take care and I will check in this evening. And email me if I can do anything or help out in any way.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bonzacat, thank God it settled down in your area! Yes, you were very close to danger. I'm flippin' through the channels to get updates. Most reports about Skyforest/Big Bear area right now.

Glad you are safe Cjr. Thanks for checking in.

The weather here in southern calif should improve by tomorrow and that will help the fires.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
NBC reporting fire moving to southeast. moving to pico canyon.(?) this is good news for Stevenson Ranch.

firefighters talking to homeowners about how to prepare. still a wait and see situation. reporter saying the situation is far better than it looks. (?)

Bobbie_552001

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you everyone for keeping us informed. Tish thank you so much for providing the radio link. Even here in Ohio I can listen. Can we all take a moment away from our day and pray for the safety of our tvch family...please dear Lord....keep them safe.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Stevenson Ranch. Fox news reporting getting worse right now. One more ridge, firefighter says and they will have to get everyone out. "too close for comfort".

this is not good news.

Weinermr

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hi everyone, I'm home now. The sky is filled with smoke, and ashes are raining out of the sky.

Evacuation from Stevenson Ranch is still voluntary, and we are not quite sure yet what we'll do. I'll stay in touch.

Thanks all for your kind words and thoughts and prayers. Thank you Abby for keeping such close tabs on what's going on. Thank you Seamonkey. I've turned the cell phone on now.

But we're fine, at least for now. We may have to leave at some point though. I just don't know.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
the reporter says the wind is right in their face right now at SR. fire personnel saying at a critical point right now. there is a line set up protecting the homes though. firefighter says they still have time...about an hour. if homes do catch fire, they will be able to knock it down pretty fast. they are close to making it a mandatory evacuation.

Grannyg

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Take no chances, Weinermr. And please don't wait till the last minute. love, hugs and prayers.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you weinermr. We are all here for you. Please ask for help if you need any. My above post was just reported on Fox news (11).

THANK GOD YOU ARE SAFE.

Meme9

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
(((Weinermr & Weinermrs))) Take care and know we are sending our prayers your way.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 02:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank God you and weinermrs are together. This has to be stressful for her (heck, for everyone).

One bit of good SR news.. one channel had a retired fire guy with 30 years exp and he lives in SR and he says they've done a good job of clearing brush and dead trees, good roofing and such.. no guarantees but gives you a leg up.

Channel 4/NBC, he's on there now..

Waterlines being extended in that area too, in preparation.

Take care, you two...

(and anyone else in any danger)

Seamonkey

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Granny is right.. better to decide sooner than later. Can you go to the mrs' relatives??

Whoami

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weiner, do you still have my cell or home numbers? If you need to leave, feel free to use me as a contact point to post on the board, so everyone will know how you're doing. Naturally, you do have others in your area to be in contact with. Just saying use me as a backup if you need.

Twiggyish

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Grab all your pictures! Don't leave without them.

Abby7

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weinermr, don't know what you want to do if you leave. However, if you want to stay in my area...I will start working on getting you a place to stay here. Just let me know.

In fact, I'm going to make a call right now and check just in case. I'll be right back.

Whit4you

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weiner - I'm with the others here - grab things that are really really important to you (family albums - tapes) and go out to dinner (Abby's invited ya!!) then perhaps a movie .. grab a board game at the local Wal-Mart and spend the night at a quaint motel.... :)

If you have pets you probably should take them with you -

(But have someone post here that you are safely away from home please...)

Whit

Seamonkey

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ironic... Chuck Henry, who was earlier badmouthing almost everyone, was just saved, with his photographer, by firefighters.. their truck burned up.. he's crying.. I hope he gives a long thought to the fact that he, too, made decisions (to stay longer) that perhaps put a firefighter in peril and maybe lost some time that could have been used on houses.

Oh.. NOW he's blaming the "crazy backburn stuff"

He stopped crying.

This is Channel 4, Sky Forest.

Bonzacat

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks, Abby. I feel so lucky, and yet so sad for what is still happening.

My prayers for all the good people who are still in it, and to all the good people praying for the those who are still in it.

Everybody take care!

Mygetaway

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weiner.. are you allowed to go out and hose down your yard and roof etc.? Or is this not allowed because they need to save water pressure.. I don't know how that works. Was your wife able to pack up pictures and things just in case? I hope you stay safe.

Bonzacat

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Seamonkey, I was wondering if you caught this Chuck Drama!

Night before last we saw him standing on a ridge with his tennis shoes about 1/4" from a patch that was burning. I was wishing then that he'd spend a little less time getting himself in a "good" shot and tell me some more real info.

Whoami

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
So this Chuck Henry character has better insight on how to fight a fire than those who are trained and skilled to do so? rolleyes

Heyltslori

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
(((((hugs))))) and prayers to all of you and your families.

Bonzacat

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Whoami, each time I've seen Chuck Henry reporting (since the fires began) he has been perched at the edge of a mountain, with several hundred yards of burning pine trees behind him. Spectacular shots of danger, but telling us very little other than his opinion. I think he just learned a lesson.

Stevenson Ranch looks dark with clouds of smoke.

Bonzacat

Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 03:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Water drops at Sevenson Ranch on Ch.4!!!