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Posted by Ginger in CA on July 4, 2008, 10:49 am
A couple of days ago someone started a fire on the hills, possibly
illegal fireworks, just near the gun club my dad built, and where I
learned so much about life and myself [besides learning to be a crack
shot]. The fire is now over 5000 acres and is heading into Goleta, a
town near Santa Barbara [central coast Calif]. There has been
structure loss and massive mandatory evacuations. Eighteen years ago
there was a fire that marched from the top of the mountain down to the
ocean in less than 3 hours, destroying most everything in its path,
The Gap Fire, as it is called, started in windy Gap area of the hills.
It is considered the #1 priority fire in state of Calif right now as I
type. That is saying something, seeing how many fires are going right
now.
How am I affected, 40 miles away? The smoke in the air here is
unhealthy, the uncertainty of who of my friends will be evacuated
next. My friend was evacuated last night. He got two carloads out and
wanted to go back in but cannot.
On this day of celebration please hug your loved ones, and be careful
with fireworks and celebrations.
Ginger in CA
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on July 4, 2008, 11:03 am
Ginger in CA wrote:
> A couple of days ago someone started a fire on the hills, possibly
> illegal fireworks, just near the gun club my dad built, and where I
> learned so much about life and myself [besides learning to be a crack
> shot]. The fire is now over 5000 acres and is heading into Goleta, a
> town near Santa Barbara [central coast Calif]. There has been
> structure loss and massive mandatory evacuations. Eighteen years ago
> there was a fire that marched from the top of the mountain down to the
> ocean in less than 3 hours, destroying most everything in its path,
>
> The Gap Fire, as it is called, started in windy Gap area of the hills.
> It is considered the #1 priority fire in state of Calif right now as I
> type. That is saying something, seeing how many fires are going right
> now.
>
> How am I affected, 40 miles away? The smoke in the air here is
> unhealthy, the uncertainty of who of my friends will be evacuated
> next. My friend was evacuated last night. He got two carloads out and
> wanted to go back in but cannot.
>
> On this day of celebration please hug your loved ones, and be careful
> with fireworks and celebrations.
>
> Ginger in CA
My prayers go out to you and all who have these fires to contend with.
Fire is one of our most useful assets and scariest forms of energy. An
instant of stupidity with fire can last down many lifetimes. Be careful
out there.
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by maryd on July 4, 2008, 11:50 am
Keeping in my prayers all affected by the fires.
--
Mary
http://community.webshots.com/user/mardor1948?vhost=community
>A couple of days ago someone started a fire on the hills, possibly
> illegal fireworks, just near the gun club my dad built, and where I
> learned so much about life and myself [besides learning to be a crack
> shot]. The fire is now over 5000 acres and is heading into Goleta, a
> town near Santa Barbara [central coast Calif]. There has been
> structure loss and massive mandatory evacuations. Eighteen years ago
> there was a fire that marched from the top of the mountain down to the
> ocean in less than 3 hours, destroying most everything in its path,
>
> The Gap Fire, as it is called, started in windy Gap area of the hills.
> It is considered the #1 priority fire in state of Calif right now as I
> type. That is saying something, seeing how many fires are going right
> now.
>
> How am I affected, 40 miles away? The smoke in the air here is
> unhealthy, the uncertainty of who of my friends will be evacuated
> next. My friend was evacuated last night. He got two carloads out and
> wanted to go back in but cannot.
>
> On this day of celebration please hug your loved ones, and be careful
> with fireworks and celebrations.
>
> Ginger in CA
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Posted by Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. on July 4, 2008, 12:09 pm
Oh, Ginger, I'm sending up prayers for everybody affected by these terrible
fires and a few special ones for you and your friend(s).
Leslie & The Furbabies in cool, wet, rainy MO. (wish I could send some of my
weather to you)
>A couple of days ago someone started a fire on the hills, possibly
> illegal fireworks, just near the gun club my dad built, and where I
> learned so much about life and myself [besides learning to be a crack
> shot]. The fire is now over 5000 acres and is heading into Goleta, a
> town near Santa Barbara [central coast Calif]. There has been
> structure loss and massive mandatory evacuations. Eighteen years ago
> there was a fire that marched from the top of the mountain down to the
> ocean in less than 3 hours, destroying most everything in its path,
>
> The Gap Fire, as it is called, started in windy Gap area of the hills.
> It is considered the #1 priority fire in state of Calif right now as I
> type. That is saying something, seeing how many fires are going right
> now.
>
> How am I affected, 40 miles away? The smoke in the air here is
> unhealthy, the uncertainty of who of my friends will be evacuated
> next. My friend was evacuated last night. He got two carloads out and
> wanted to go back in but cannot.
>
> On this day of celebration please hug your loved ones, and be careful
> with fireworks and celebrations.
>
> Ginger in CA
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Posted by Boca Jan on July 4, 2008, 12:15 pm
My sister is in Lake Elsinore and is experiencing all kinds of respiratory
issues just from smoke and soot in the air coming in on the winds. I am
keeping all you Californians in my thoughts. #Wish I could send you some
water. It has been raining every day for 3-5 hours for the last 2 weeks.
--
Boca Jan
Florida - Land of the Hurricanes
snipsnstitchesatyahoodotcom
http://community.webshots.com/user/BocaJan
>A couple of days ago someone started a fire on the hills, possibly
> illegal fireworks, just near the gun club my dad built, and where I
> learned so much about life and myself [besides learning to be a crack
> shot]. The fire is now over 5000 acres and is heading into Goleta, a
> town near Santa Barbara [central coast Calif]. There has been
> structure loss and massive mandatory evacuations. Eighteen years ago
> there was a fire that marched from the top of the mountain down to the
> ocean in less than 3 hours, destroying most everything in its path,
>
> The Gap Fire, as it is called, started in windy Gap area of the hills.
> It is considered the #1 priority fire in state of Calif right now as I
> type. That is saying something, seeing how many fires are going right
> now.
>
> How am I affected, 40 miles away? The smoke in the air here is
> unhealthy, the uncertainty of who of my friends will be evacuated
> next. My friend was evacuated last night. He got two carloads out and
> wanted to go back in but cannot.
>
> On this day of celebration please hug your loved ones, and be careful
> with fireworks and celebrations.
>
> Ginger in CA
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