Saturday, November 15, 2008

California Fires... again!!

OK, THIS time the fires are a little closer to me... I mean, we're not in any danger, but we sure can smell it, it's smokey outside, the layer of smoke is really visible, and I'll probably have ashes on my car in the morning if the direction of the wind changes. Earlier in the day, when the fire started, we were close enough to see 'orange' smoke over the ridge.... the fires in Yorba Linda and in Brea are the ones closest to me, and I watched them spread very quickly this morning!!

I'll have to pick up an inhaler for Chris tomorrow (he has asthma), just in case the smoke affects him. Of course, we waited until the last minute to replace emergency ones, because he hasn't needed them in SO long... but he has a nebulizer machine if need be, and a hospital right up the street... LOL!!

My prayers are with those who've lost homes and businesses there, there were quite a few this time.

There were at least 5 fires raging this afternoon, possibly more.... keep the victims in your prayers, please!!

Thanks, have a great Sunday!!
Joann

14 comments:

  1. will do Joann! so far we've been spared any; can only hope it will continue that way

    stay safe! hope Chris' asthma doesn't flare too bad

    betty

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  2. My sister in laws family home is in the area of Santa Barbara that's burning. Her mom is in a nursing home right now (her dad passed away a few years ago). The nursing home was on evacuation alert and my brother finally got ahold of one of the nieghbors across the street from the house. The fire burned right up to the back of the house but so far the house is ok. My sister in law is frantic...was going to call and see if they could get cheap airfare to fly down there.(They live here in Tacoma) This is the 3rd or 4th time that fire has come that close to the house. And then when fire season is over, the rains start & they have to be concerned about the house sliding down the hill. Hope you and Chris are not affected by the fires...stay safe. Hugs, Linda in WA

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  3. You all are in my prayers for sure. How terrible those fires are. There have been so many and so much lost out there. Take care!
    'On Ya'-ma

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  4. It is so sad that such a lot of Damage has been done and people have lost their homes and possessions ~ Praying everyone will be safe ~ Ally x

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  5. I was so worried for my CA friends when I saw the news, it is so devastating! Please be safe! God Bless!

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  6. Not nice, having wildfires in the vicinity, Joann.

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  7. Stay safe! Listen out for news of what you need to do! My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the others living in and fighting the fires in California.

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  8. I hope you all will be well, Joann. Stay safe!

    Hugs, Beth

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  9. It's so scary reading about what is happeneng and seeing the pictures. I worry about my friends in So. Cal. and hope to hear that you and they are continually all right.

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  10. I was just telling my boyfriend today that it seems like California stays on fire. I feel so bad for all those people. *M*

    http://learningtoadapt.blogspot.com

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  11. This is for the entry above since I there's no comment box. (You may want to try changing your layout)

    I'll keep them in my prayers. You go get yourself a mask too because that will make you sick! *M*
    http://learningtoadapt.blogspot.com

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  12. Joann,

    I'd suggest you delete and repost the NEXT entry (where you can't leave comments). I hope the fires are doused very very soon. Looks horrendous.

    Guido

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  13. Your in my thoughts dear one, stay safe. I had a problem in my journal using this format for commenting. I went back to the full page comment section and haven't had a problem since. (Hugs)Indigo

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