Evacuated - Sonoma County Fires (Rescued My Pipes)
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We .are blacked out here in the sierra Foothills. Windy but no fires so far. Pipes and some tobacco are packed up and ready to leave if necessary.
Hope for the best for you.
Hope for the best for you.
Good to hear you have made it to safety and have such a good attitude. Not sure I'd fare anywhere near as well.
I heard there were winds in Healdsburg over 90 mph.... Damn!
I heard there were winds in Healdsburg over 90 mph.... Damn!
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That sucks. Glad you are out, and prayers for the fires to be contained quickly. I’ve only had to evac once, and it was like life was in a blender. Peace for you and your family.
Glad you and your family are save. A few years ago between my brothers wedding and reception a wildfire evacuation trapped him and my parents at the reception site away from their (separate) homes that were evacuated. I was able to get to my parents house but not my brothers. It was strange picking the keepsakes for someone else. Both their homes ended up okay.
I will also be praying for a positive turn in the weather and good outcomes. Also, for emergency responders.
I will also be praying for a positive turn in the weather and good outcomes. Also, for emergency responders.
Best of luck. Given too much time I’d probably try to grab everything, but in a rush I’d grab the vitals.
Wow! So sorry to hear.
I was just reading an article, I think about those fires, they were started by a guy purposely throw lit pieces of paper out this car window, as he drove.
I was just reading an article, I think about those fires, they were started by a guy purposely throw lit pieces of paper out this car window, as he drove.
Glad you're OK.
Haha, you rushing back to get them pipes reminded me of a dream I had once: it was the end of the world and the large doors of the church across the street from my old house were closing: anyone going in would be saved; anyone left outside would be dished. Standing in the middle of the street facing the church I remembered a half-full tankard of ale I had placed on the floor, behind the couch to hide it from my mum. The doors were almost closed, only a narrow opening left through which a person could barely slip sideways. And closing. I turned back, looked at the couch and thought of my ale. Closing. Like lightning I sprinted home, jumped tiger-like over the couch, landed curled into a ball, grabbed the tankard and raced to the church! I barely got in and the door slammed shut behind me. I had saved myself AND my ale!
Haha, you rushing back to get them pipes reminded me of a dream I had once: it was the end of the world and the large doors of the church across the street from my old house were closing: anyone going in would be saved; anyone left outside would be dished. Standing in the middle of the street facing the church I remembered a half-full tankard of ale I had placed on the floor, behind the couch to hide it from my mum. The doors were almost closed, only a narrow opening left through which a person could barely slip sideways. And closing. I turned back, looked at the couch and thought of my ale. Closing. Like lightning I sprinted home, jumped tiger-like over the couch, landed curled into a ball, grabbed the tankard and raced to the church! I barely got in and the door slammed shut behind me. I had saved myself AND my ale!
Glad you're OK.
Haha, you rushing back to get them pipes reminded me of a dream I had once: it was the end of the world and the large doors of the church across the street from my old house were closing: anyone going in would be saved; anyone left outside would be dished. Standing in the middle of the street facing the church I remembered a half-full tankard of ale I had placed on the floor, behind the couch to hide it from my mum. The doors were almost closed, only a narrow opening left through which a person could barely slip sideways. And closing. I turned back, looked at the couch and thought of my ale. Closing. Like lightning I sprinted home, jumped tiger-like over the couch, landed curled into a ball, grabbed the tankard and raced to the church! I barely got in and the door slammed shut behind me. I had saved myself AND my ale!
Yes... save yourself AND your ale. I like that.
Prayers for all affected. You and your family stay safe ?
Thanks for asking scloyd. We are back in our house. The fire did not get to our property. Still waiting fro some utilities to come back online, but happy to be home. 4000 firefighters fought bravely and the fire is now 80% contained. It is the largest fire in our county's history with 80,000 acres burned so far. Over 70,000 people faced mandatory evacuation notices.
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