I know it's been said but I want to reiterate: thoughts go out to CA DUers

[libnnc]

Been busy lately and have just caught up with the latest threads.

I can't imagine what you're dealing with...although if we continue with this drought here in NC, lord knows what's in store for us. :scared:

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[KitchenWitch]

1. This SoCal resident thanks you for this.

:grouphug:

[melody]

2. Another SoCal DU'er thanks you

One of the only times I am glad we live in a dense city area with desert all around us and not a beautiful canyon setting, is during wildfires. Still, it's very scary to be surrounded by black smoke on all sides. My thoughts go out to those in the way of the flames.

If anyone needs somewhere to house a dog or two for a couple of days, let me know. I have a big backyard.

[Hekate]

3. Thank you. Many are fearful tonight, many more literally not breathing too easily...

...and all of us who live here and any who ever lived here know...

I'm fine, except for the smoke and ash (get a load of the satellite photos of the spectacular smoke plumes), but we do have a lot of DUers in SoCal who are not so fortunate. I hope they see your post.

Hekate

[libnnc]

14. Just heard from a high school friend who is in SD

She said they're ok but they are surrounded. Are packed and ready to evacuate when the time comes.

:scared:

[bridgit]

4. this native californian appreciates your thoughts...

:) we in this household have been marveling at the seriousness of your drought from here :hug:

[CitizenLeft]

5. I wish all of you could have what we're having here in Cleveland

It's raining. I wish I could transport it to all of you.

[Frustratedlady]

6. May I tack on my concern, also?

I can't imagine what you all are going through, never having been near a fire of that type. Just know so many, many people are sending strong thoughts and prayers that his nightmare will be over soon.

May they find the arsonist(s), too. Incredible.

Stay safe.

[SoCalDem]

7. Thanks from bone-dry, windswept Riverside County

I am so sorry.. Somehow I feel as if the total replacement of my leaky roof may be to blame.:eyes:

Before we re-roofed, I literally had to move furniture when it rained (which seemed quite often)..and since we re-roofed... it's rained maybe ONCE.. We put this roof on 18 months ago..:grr:

My big succulent jade plants have both died, I think..and they have withstood our hot dry weather for about 15 years and fared quite well..

Our tree died last spring.. We have no lawn to kill, so that's a plus (It died long ago)..

It's so depressing to see the occasional cloud, and to know that it's gonna pass you by...like it always does..

BUT.. we are safe where we are, and I'm feeling sad for the people on the move to safer places.. (as if there really are any when the Santanas blow) :(

[AnotherMother4Peace]

9. I see you're awake too, I'm down here in SD & it looks like the whole place is gonna burn

Bonita, Spring Valley, Wild Cat Canyon all threatened. Very, very scary.

take care.

[SoCalDem]

10. Frankly , I am surprised that Box Springs Mtn has not caught fire yet

It burns all the time.. I looked at the recent satellite photo and noticed that there's one going near Palm Springs now..and a huge sandstorm in Beaumont..

I WANT RAIN..DAMMIT..

[Name removed]

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[libnnc]

11. Interesting that there's a deleted sub thread here

I can't even express my concern without a little shit jumping in trying to stir up trouble.

[MiniMe]

12. I saw the subthread before it was deleted

I really hope that poster is tombstoned, he has been causing trouble this morning.

[libnnc]

13. he's been busy indeed.