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#91
10-27-2003, 06:25 PM
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Damn!
Joe, it always amazed me when I lived in California to see a fire burning down a hill and no one paying much attention to it. I guess if the wind is blowing in the opposite direction as the fire is burning it's no big deal. Weed control. Nothing to burn on the wind side as it's already burnt. Of course if the wind shifts it becomes a big deal real quick! Good luck to all you that are being threatened.
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#92
10-27-2003, 07:35 PM
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 By the way, good luck to all affected by these terrible fires . . .
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#94
10-27-2003, 08:54 PM
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Well, Ive got some bad news...
The Old Waterman canyon fire is getting out of control and has jumped the main highway, and unfortunately, my house, and my girlfriends family's house are both right in the fire path.. I would appreciate your prayers, but I am not expecting to have a house when this is all said and done. I am safe, staying with my brother at his place in riverside, and my parents are at doheney state beach in thier RV, enjoying the good life... or so it would seem... I will keep you posted as I know more. Scott
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#95
10-27-2003, 09:17 PM
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I am home. My parents really took the evacuation seriously. There is a huge pile of boxes in the living room. Looks like we just moved into the house once again.
 Thank you very much to everyone for support, it meant a great deal to me.Thoughts and prayers to those who are still in danger of fire, and those who suffered
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#96
10-27-2003, 11:09 PM
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Sorry to read that Scott, my prayers for you and your house, your girlfriend's, and everyone else in the path of these damned fires.
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#97
10-28-2003, 04:52 AM
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Scott,
 I'm so sorry, you are in my thoughts.Sergey, Great news!!!! I'm happy you and your job were spared. So how close did it get to you?
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#99
10-28-2003, 08:06 AM
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just curious, my company has an office in SD, near 805 and 52 junction. how far is it from the fires?
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#100
10-28-2003, 08:52 AM
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#101
10-28-2003, 09:07 AM
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Glad to hear your house made it Sergey - that is fantastic.
Scott and Scott Hill - I hope your houses fair well. Any news from Garry Hall and the Simi situtation? Jeff
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#102
10-28-2003, 09:12 AM
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#103
10-28-2003, 10:09 AM
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Has anyone heard from Joe Dillard yet this morning?
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#104
10-28-2003, 10:33 AM
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prayers are with ya joe and scott. greg
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#105
10-28-2003, 01:12 PM
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We're OK. Things flared up across the hwy from me last night. They've done a fine job controlling things from jumping to the north side of I-8 in my neighbornood, in the far northeast corner of El Cajon. Crest is just across the hwy from us & I know they've been hit hard. We've watch several of their homes destroyed from here.
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#106
10-28-2003, 03:10 PM
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The pool looks "a little" dirty  View from my office window. It's still smoky... 
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#107
10-28-2003, 03:57 PM
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 .... and it does look smokey.I'm very happy you are safe.
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#108
10-28-2003, 07:48 PM
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Ok guys... I was at work all day... I was talking to a friend of mine today, who works for the CHP... This isn't looking good.. He was pretty honest with me. He told me that they are going to be lighting backfires into the night to keep the fire out of blue jay, because as all of us know that live up there, if it hits blue jay, the mountain is gone, and there is no way to stop the fire from spreading VERY quickly. What he told me was that they were going to give it all they've got to light backfires to try to keep the fire away, but he also told me that chances are, because the fire is so big, that it proabably won't slow it down enough to do any good I know that I am expecting to lose my place, which SUCKS, but at least everyone is safe. If I hear more from him I will post up.. Im just sorry It had to be bummer news...
Scott
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#109
10-28-2003, 07:58 PM
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Glad to hear your OK Scott!
But a big bummer about the info the CHP shared with you!
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#110
10-28-2003, 08:02 PM
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Scott,
prepare for the worst. Things can be replaced. People can't. Then if the worst doesn't happen then you can think about how lucky you are. in fact since you are out of harms way, for starters you are pretty lucky. I hope the firefighters can get an upper hand. temps are coming down up here in No. Cal, hopefully that will help things down south.
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#111
10-28-2003, 08:40 PM
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Ive also just found out that a good friend of mine that lives in Julian, a forested area near sandiego/ Los coyotes, lost his house, and his rig to the fire.. His family got out, but he left his rig behind, because he had no way of getting it out.. Im just glad to hear that he is ok.. Please pray for him..
Dan, My family is all out, and safe.. the biggest thing is that we are safe, a home can be replaced. Scott
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#112
10-28-2003, 10:03 PM
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I'm extremely happy for you! You have all you r priorities straight, your family comes first Yet....... Please listen to me, don't get down in the dumps on your home. I know things don't look good for your home right now, but don't waist your energy or emotions on something you don't know for sure is going to happen. Maybe it will happen and you have to start over, but I think the time for that is when you know you have to start over. I guess what I am saying is I can feel your anguish as I am sure everyone here can, but hold off a bit too. It's also possible this will not happen, you will not loose your home to the fire and all will be well, and in a few days you can take your family back to your home and get on with your lives. God bless you my friend, you are in the prayers of many people. Frank
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#113
10-28-2003, 11:34 PM
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Thanks for the Kind words my friend.. I am looking up.. and my chin is up. I thank you for the words. I know that it is a possibility that I could lose my home, but I also know that a home can be rebuilt. I am just happy to have my loved ones here, and I am not worried about the home. I know it very well may be saved. Which would be great. If not, it can be rebuilt. Thank you for the prayers, they are certainly appreciated Scott
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#114
10-28-2003, 11:46 PM
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I spoke to my ex-sister in law this evening and her and her husband had to evacuate Running Springs earlier today, also where Scott Hill and his family live. It could be good news for Running Springs... the fire that was burning up the mountain towards RS has veered off sideways now due to winds and is moving towards Mentone. And that the only other fire they might have to contend with would have to burn through Lake Arrowhead to get to them, about 8 miles or so.
So for now, things are looking up a little for Scott Hill & his family and my ex-bro/sister-in law now friends that all live in Running Springs, a small mountain town between Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.
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#115
10-28-2003, 11:52 PM
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10-29-2003, 12:10 AM
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10-29-2003, 01:14 AM
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#118
10-29-2003, 07:25 AM
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Scott it's hard to look at it this way, but if it burns, at least you'll have been able to clear out all that stuff you wanted to get rid of and couldn't.
I heard a lady say that on the news yesterday. She had lost her home, and laughed. She said that she was ok, she got her photos, and now, she'll have empty closets. A bright side, wierd, but bright.
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#119
10-29-2003, 12:07 PM
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Ok, here's a few places to look at:
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/satellite/an...n.1km.vis.html (visible light bird, not much good an hour after sunset) http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/g....2055.250m.jpg (1825 UTC on 10/28, no info on when the next shot will be posted) http://www.rimoftheworld.net/images/...es/oldfire.jpg 1050 this morning, again I have nothing more current. Right now (1202 at LAX) the wind (realtime) in Big Bear is W12 mph with SW gusts to 31 mph - not good. It's been building all morning, and is expected to continue through the night and tomorrow. I'd love to be able to post real time imagery, but doubt Dad will loan me a Predator-B for the week.
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#120
10-29-2003, 12:08 PM
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