Comments - The California Fires Are Too Close To My Heart - TBD2024-03-28T20:19:47Zhttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=1991841%3ABlogPost%3A322256&xn_auth=noMy niece sent me this link. I…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2009-09-06:1991841:Comment:3408912009-09-06T02:57:36.114ZJo Lewishttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/JoLewis
My niece sent me this link. I hope it works. It is stunning and powerful. If it doesn't click drag or copy/paste into browser.<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jHlxe8169Q<br />
The person that took the video is Brandon Riza. If the above link doesn't work, try www.brandonriza.com Zero Percent Contained..Station Fire In Los Angeles
My niece sent me this link. I hope it works. It is stunning and powerful. If it doesn't click drag or copy/paste into browser.<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jHlxe8169Q<br />
The person that took the video is Brandon Riza. If the above link doesn't work, try www.brandonriza.com Zero Percent Contained..Station Fire In Los Angeles Looking at some of the pictur…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2009-09-02:1991841:Comment:3280312009-09-02T15:50:30.898ZJo Lewishttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/JoLewis
Looking at some of the pictures and recognizing many places I worked as a firefighter. One of the fires I worked was a "controlled burn" that had gotten out of control. We were in the process of clearing a fire break when things went horribly wrong and we were over run by a flash over. I saw it seconds before it hit us and only had time to say, "Oh no!" My boss grabbed me and threw me to the ground and had just enough time to cover us with the silver fire retardant blanket. It was the most…
Looking at some of the pictures and recognizing many places I worked as a firefighter. One of the fires I worked was a "controlled burn" that had gotten out of control. We were in the process of clearing a fire break when things went horribly wrong and we were over run by a flash over. I saw it seconds before it hit us and only had time to say, "Oh no!" My boss grabbed me and threw me to the ground and had just enough time to cover us with the silver fire retardant blanket. It was the most horrific sound I ever heard and hotter than I can describe. When it passed, we were okay but all our arms and facial hair had been singed off and we had a heat burn. I was ok, just eyelashes and brows gone, but my boss "had" a nice beard and mustache, which was mostly gone with little patches of melted singed hair here and there. He remained clean shaven after that. Unless you've experienced it, there is no way to describe the complete exhaustion that saps every bit of strength out of you when fighting a fire. Exhaustion on a cellular level. These heroes are fighting to save the lives and property of complete strangers. They willingly put themselves in harms way to protect us, and some pay the ultimate price. My hat is off and my heart and prayers go out to each and every one of them. In this bad economy, if the politicians YOU elect want to cut funding for ANY fire/rescue service I hope you all respond with a HUGE "HELL NO!" Remind them you put them in office, you'll yank them out if they fail to do the right thing here. California is already financially devastated, the cost of this fire could seal their fate. But remember, as one of our states goes under, so will we. If every one can send even $1.00 to the California U.S. Forest Service/La Canada Station (pronounced Canyahduh) and any fire stations involved, it may help defray some of the tremendous cost. As individuals we can and need to step up to the plate and do the right thing just because it is the right thing to do. Despite our politicians beating us over the head to make sure we remember that we are separate from and not equal to one another, we are in fact brothers and sisters.This is what we as Americans do when times get tough - we help. Thank you Cardan and Kittycat…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2009-09-02:1991841:Comment:3279232009-09-02T15:17:40.674ZJo Lewishttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/JoLewis
Thank you Cardan and Kittycat for your comments. Have been praying that the "hurricane" (unheard of for the west coast) heading to Baja will allow rain to blanket southern Calif. Praying for those in the path of the hurricane as well. Kinda taking it personal now as I also lived in Baja, Rosarita beach, for a while. Years ago it was a financially devastated area. While those of us that had homes on the beach front cliffs lived well, just across the highway on the mountain side, people lived in…
Thank you Cardan and Kittycat for your comments. Have been praying that the "hurricane" (unheard of for the west coast) heading to Baja will allow rain to blanket southern Calif. Praying for those in the path of the hurricane as well. Kinda taking it personal now as I also lived in Baja, Rosarita beach, for a while. Years ago it was a financially devastated area. While those of us that had homes on the beach front cliffs lived well, just across the highway on the mountain side, people lived in tin/cardboard shacks. In recent years it has become a hot spot for tourists and the economy for locals seems to have improved a bit, but they certainly cannot tolerate a hurricane. My niece just told me they now have the fires 22% contained but it is still a very angry fire. Pray, meditate, send well thoughts, whatever any one ascribes to, that the winds will die and the rains will come. Not torrential but steady rain to douse the fires. For all those involved, either directly or indirectly, we are praying for your peace of mind, safety and well being. Such devastation. So sad.tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2009-09-02:1991841:Comment:3273592009-09-02T12:00:23.388ZKittycathttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/Kittycat
Such devastation. So sad.
Such devastation. So sad. The last three photos of the…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2009-09-01:1991841:Comment:3255882009-09-01T22:55:54.276ZJo Lewishttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/JoLewis
The last three photos of the "city" nestled against the mountains with all the smoke, flames and plane dropping fire retardant, is actually JPL. Photos are courtesy of a friend of mine.
The last three photos of the "city" nestled against the mountains with all the smoke, flames and plane dropping fire retardant, is actually JPL. Photos are courtesy of a friend of mine. Dear God! Please help.tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2009-09-01:1991841:Comment:3250062009-09-01T18:21:48.433ZJo Lewishttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/JoLewis
Dear God! Please help.
Dear God! Please help. Spoke with a friend late last…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2009-09-01:1991841:Comment:3243452009-09-01T14:12:07.699ZJo Lewishttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/JoLewis
Spoke with a friend late last night and my beautiful home with all the fruit trees, is gone. We had a large avocado tree right outside the dining room window. I would simply open the window and lean out to pick an avocado. The local butcher would take a brown bag full of avocados and give us steaks, roasts, chops, bacon in exchange - I miss bartering.
Spoke with a friend late last night and my beautiful home with all the fruit trees, is gone. We had a large avocado tree right outside the dining room window. I would simply open the window and lean out to pick an avocado. The local butcher would take a brown bag full of avocados and give us steaks, roasts, chops, bacon in exchange - I miss bartering. Thank you so much, sheril. La…tag:teebeedee.ning.com,2009-09-01:1991841:Comment:3243252009-09-01T14:02:31.428ZJo Lewishttp://teebeedee.ning.com/profile/JoLewis
Thank you so much, sheril. Last night as I was praying for the safety of all involved my mind went to all of the animals involved - being the animal lover that I am - and I couldn't get the vision out of my head of all those poor creatures trying to flee, but with nowhere safe to run to. We were blessed to see not just bunnies and deers, but mountain lions and bears - had one chase us once. It just breaks my heart.
Thank you so much, sheril. Last night as I was praying for the safety of all involved my mind went to all of the animals involved - being the animal lover that I am - and I couldn't get the vision out of my head of all those poor creatures trying to flee, but with nowhere safe to run to. We were blessed to see not just bunnies and deers, but mountain lions and bears - had one chase us once. It just breaks my heart.