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Post by didilynn on Oct 11, 2017 22:04:06 GMT -5
Haha, found out this afternoon that apparently my son lives close to Didilynn. His apartment complex is right next to the evacuated area by Annadel Park. He and his girlfriend went by their place this afternoon to pick up some more stuff, and to take some pics and vids for the insurance, just in case their place doesn't make it. Basically his apartment and his office are smack dab between several fires....so far unscathed. It was hard to concentrate at work when he told me they were going back there. But he's been really good about texting me and keeping me updated. I live south of San Jose, and could smell smoke on my drive home. Scary ! I can report that they were working on that area all day long, my ex-husband snuck in to check my home and everything was still standing. They dropped retardant by planes, dropped buckets of water by helicopters and then the firemen created a "backlit" fire on the ridge above the city limits to try to keep the fire from crossing it (some fire term) - so far their efforts have been successful, but they have had to abandon the work with the dark, and winds have picked up a bit, so no certainty which way they'll blow overnight. I went to work for a few hours in south Santa Rosa, then left the area and drove south to stay with a relative, passing at least 25 police SUVs with sirens blaring and lights on heading north to help with peacekeeping and evacuation efforts. My daughter reported a stream of fire trucks heading south on highway 5 from Oregon earlier today, so help is pouring in!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2017 22:06:07 GMT -5
Is he bored while sitting for tattoo work or what the heck today?
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Post by svca on Oct 11, 2017 22:22:48 GMT -5
Thanks for the update, Didilynn...hope your places will be ok. I was freaking out that he was going over there, but he wanted to try and gas up his car. When he left early Monday morning, all the gas stations had long lines.
I'm going to be so ready for the QAL tour to start again...I need the distraction.
I'm also ready for this year to be over...too much stressful stuff happening.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2017 22:41:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the update, Didilynn! Been thinking about you all day! ❤️
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Post by stampsgal on Oct 11, 2017 23:53:06 GMT -5
Thanks for the update, Didilynn! Been thinking about you all day! ❤️ Me too didilynn! Fire and the unpredictable nature/ pure devastation ---is extremely scary to me. I hope you and the other Atopers...Noangel etc....had some time to gather some essentials, mementos, and important documents. Last night I did not sleep well. Mentally I was going over a 10 min/30 minute exit scenario. A lifetime in 10 minutes. And you are living that...my heart goes out to all of you.
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Post by Q3 on Oct 12, 2017 2:26:13 GMT -5
momtomany I do not have the wisdom or poetry to post anything meaningful except that I am heartbroken for your loss. <3 ******
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ... Q3
... and thanks for providing this wonderful home for our Atop-family!
Thank you for taking the time to celebrate everyone's birthday. Just one question -- however did you know that my favorite is chocolate-raspberry? I know I have never posted that or shared it with anyone here? Amazing!!
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Post by happy on Oct 12, 2017 11:32:06 GMT -5
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ... Q3
... and thanks for providing this wonderful home for our Atop-family!
Thank you for taking the time to celebrate everyone's birthday. Just one question -- however did you know that my favorite is chocolate-raspberry? I know I have never posted that or shared it with anyone here? Amazing!! Yesterday, I noticed you did not receive as many birthday greetings as usual. I think everyone was feeling sad and worried for their fellow Atopers. I hope you had a Happy Birthday. I'm glad you got your favourite cake! We all appreciate your commitment and thank you for this wonderful forum which has become a part of our lives!
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