Charles Gifford wrote:

"Nancy Young" wrote in message
...

Charlie, are the animals in the zoo and the other place safe? I know
you're the person to ask.

Thanks Nancy. The Zoo is fine. The Wild Animal Park is being threatened
today (within 1/4 mile) but there are extensive fire breaks around and
within the park. The park also has plenty of water and sprinklers covering
the entire area. They did a few burns last spring to reduce brush fuel.
They did move all the birds from the California condor facilty to the
hospital complex this morning. The condor facility was in the area closest
to the fire.

Thank *you*. I appreciate the response, I was worried. I'm not
familiar with the layout of San Diego, or where the fires are in
relation to the zoo. Like, I could get to the zoo from the hotel,
but I don't know the different areas like Poway or whatever.

Obviously I'm worried about all the people, too, but they aren't
stuck in cages which is what concerned me about the animals. How
would one move all those animals to safety.

nancy

On 27 Oct 2003 07:37:35 -0800, (Nancy
Dooley) arranged random neurons, so they looked like this:

anna maria wrote in message ...
Terry Pulliam wrote:
This is hugely weird: I'm in Aliso Viejo CA, 50 miles away from the
fires in southern California, and the Santa Ana winds have brought the
smell clear over here. The cars are covered with ash and the sky is

A few years ago, when there were big fires in Colorado and points
west, we could smell the odor here - lasted about a week or so, before
the smoky air moved on east.

Nancy, one of those was the High Meadow fire near Denver about 3 years
ago last summer. Came within 2 miles of my house. On the day that we
were warned to be ready to evacuate, a high front came in and damped
down the fire. We had awakened that morning to the smell of smoke for
the first time, even though the fire had been burning for days. When
we smelled the smoke, we knew the wind had changed direction. You sure
learn fast which of your possessions mean the most: photographs,
documents, computer tower, selected art work, antiques that will fit,
the DH's vinyl record collection...

I also recall the fires in Mexico about 4 years ago - we could smell
it and see it clear to Denver.

My God bless and keep everyone affected by this disaster out here in
SoCal.

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam
AAC(F)BV66.0748.CA

"If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret
had been as old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had
been as full as the waitress', it would have been a very
good dinner." Anonymous.

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On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 07:09:15 GMT, "Charles Gifford"
arranged random neurons, so they looked like
this:

Yes indeed. I remember the Canberra fires very well. I wasn't there but as
do most SoCal people I am alert to big fires everywhere. I was sad for you
and thank you for your thoughts for us now. Thank you Pete.

Charlie - Please keep me posted about those SD folks you're in contact
with. I'm slammed at work and may not see a post. I went for a (head
clearing) walk at noon and realized I couldn't see the tops of the
office buildings that are 1/2 mile away - and that's in Newport Beach!
I cannot imagine what you guys are going through, but my thoughts and
prayers are with you all.

Hang in there.

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam
AAC(F)BV66.0748.CA

"If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret
had been as old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had
been as full as the waitress', it would have been a very
good dinner." Anonymous.

To reply, remove "gotcha"

Okay, so what happens if the fires don't stop soon? I mean, the
firefighters are going to be wore out (if they aren't already), and who
will replace/relieve them? Is the National Guard available in California
or have they all been deployed to Iraq?

"Sharon Chilson" wrote in message
...

Okay, so what happens if the fires don't stop soon? I mean, the
firefighters are going to be wore out (if they aren't already), and who
will replace/relieve them? Is the National Guard available in California
or have they all been deployed to Iraq?

National Guard doesn't play a part usually. There are some NG tankers
available. We have fire fighters from AZ, NV, CO, OK, OR, as well as all
over CA and also from Canada. All fire fighters are now on revolving 12 hour
shifts. IF all fire fighters from the Western U.S. were being used, the
military could be involved. It is a matter of Federal law. We have a large
number of firemen and equipment on the line now with more available. Today
was the first day that aircraft could really make a contribution due to the
weather and smoke cover. The San Diego fires alone are now at 1/2 million
acres, 1200 homes lost and growing rapidly, 13 dead (17 more being
investigated) and no end in sight for the biggest of them.

Charlie

Has anyone heard from Mimi Hiller? Just heard this morning that
Santa Clarita has been badly hit.

maxine in ri

On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 09:24:07 -0500, maxine in ri
wrote:


Has anyone heard from Mimi Hiller? Just heard this morning that
Santa Clarita has been badly hit.

I heard from her a couple of days ago, at that time she wasn't
worried. I've been keeping track to find out about S.C. Thanks for
letting us know :

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 09:24:07 -0500, maxine in ri
wrote:


Has anyone heard from Mimi Hiller? Just heard this morning that
Santa Clarita has been badly hit.

maxine in ri

She's OK, but stressed out because the fire is in her valley.

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

Curly Sue wrote:

On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 09:24:07 -0500, maxine in ri
wrote:


Has anyone heard from Mimi Hiller? Just heard this morning that
Santa Clarita has been badly hit.

maxine in ri

She's OK, but stressed out because the fire is in her valley.

Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

thanks, Sue.

maxine