Replacing the much lamented 'On My Mind' profile option, this thread is for musings, jottings, whimsies, preoccupations and the rest of the thesaurus for anyone to jot down anything they please.
I can't remember what the maximum character count was before, can anyone else? But anyway it wasn't very many so let's keep to that.
How awful! We are good at evacuation too but for a different natural disaster, hurricanes.
Most places have to contend with something, fires, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes or volcanoes.
I would hate to see a historical part of town destroyed too.
New Orleans had to rebuild after Katrina. Some things cannot be replaced and it is truly sad.
Praying is about all you can do at this point. I certainly hope that the area isn’t destroyed by the fires.
Our fire started May 1 and was under control 2 months later, but continued to smoulder for over a year and covered about 1,500,000 acres. This one could be very large too.
Thanks need. I hope it isn't burnt either. The old church there was burnt down last year but they believe it may have been arson. Katrina did a huge amount of damage, I know.
I can’t imagine what that must be like. It has to be terrifying to watch everything literally going up in flames.
I worked with a woman who accidentally left a candle burning. Her cat knocked it over and her entire house burned to the ground. She was so upset about losing her home and her cat.
Fires spread so rapidly. She said that she would always make sure that she extinguished all candles before leaving for work. After going through what she did, I don’t know if I would ever have a desire to burn any more candles!
I burn candles when I soak in the tub. I have candles that have covers. I put the cover on immediately after my bath.
I have driven along the highway with fire on either side but not out of control. .I drilled my children as they grew up that if there was fire and I or another adult wasn't there to head for the river
Absolutely a miracle!
I know it feels safer to try to stay in your home sometimes, rather than drive through fire. Or leave your home and get to the main street and you go nowhere, because it is bumper to bumper with smoke in the area.
It does bring back all those past fires, the minute you smell smoke, and have to be on alert for quite awhile.
It raises our cortisol levels for sure.
Any rain in your forecast?
The river is a good idea!
My dd watched her dogs on someone's security cam. They were eventually rescued and returned to them but after the fire in town was out. She wasn't able to bring them with her.
It's not like a flood which covers all of an area. Some areas are burnt but one or a few houses may be OK. Other areas are OK but one house may be burnt.
Yes, it does raise emotions (and hormones) for sure. I know how the people in Fort Chip are feeling right now.
Bless God it rained last night here - not much but any is better than none.
Sounds like a scary HE ** (double hockey sticks) . Is your condo in a less fire prone area ?
I hope this ends soon . Stay safe . 🙏🏻
In 2016 when I drove away from the house, bumper to bumper traffic for miles, I had no idea if, within a couple of days, my house would still be standing . I eventually found one of the oil sands work camps associated with a huge processing plant. Another evacuee there said "Oh the fire can't come here". I said "Sure it can." And it could have.
Fortunately the wind changed and it moved east away from us. I was one of the lucky ones to be flown out. My son here and his wife got through by highway. My dd and fam were in another camp and some of the last ones flown out. I couldn't breathe properly until l I knew they had landed in Edmonton safely. R was in Edmonton at the time and beside himself thinking of volunteering for fire fighting. NO!!! Oldest son J had us, all his family, up here. It was a strange and difficult time.
Yes, the condo is in a safer area, another one of my reasons for moving. Not that there aren't fires, but it is built up so you don't have the acres and acres of forest that is so flammable in dry seasons. We here and also Fort Chip are totally surrounded by forest. It will end once it rains and rains and rains.
May we all be blessed with some.
Love you all! May The Lord bless and keep us all this day.
--find something you're passionate about. try to make it your job. it would be great if you say, "i can’t believe i get paid to do this!"
--learn something new every day
--if someone comes at you, yells at you, or insults you, look the other way
--just be a good person. if you’re a good person, somehow everything works out to be good.
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unfortunately not the cooking or gardening. My sister loves cooking (not me) and flowers & plants don't stand a chance in my care. 😩
The rent bill comes with utilities detailed on the bill, and must be paid with the rent, in one check. Following up on the 2nd.
There is an error in the gas portion of the bill. Being charged for 235 cu. ft. instead of 212. The meter is not yet at 235!
After writing, called management who said this:
"I don't know what the meter reading has to do with the billing".
"I did not read your meter wrong".
And other fancy stuff to indicate nothing will be done to correct the bill.
Took a pill, took a nap.
Decided to pay the extortion rate.
Then will start a slow campaign to contact the agencies that monitor these things for seniors. The Weights & Measures Dept. The Gas Company. The CPUC. The Lord God Amighty, who is Jesus.
Not worth anyone's time for $39. Just do not underestimate those seniors!
But it was the Stupid that the manager said that got to me.
A book on how to find a real job.
You know, offer a blessing instead?
Couple #1 Mr I deserve an awe inspiring amazing birthday party every year. Couple #2 Mrs I will call you with every thought I have & demand you pick up & listen everytime.
Sad the power just went out. Maybe four hours to fix. About to eat takeaway in the dark.
Feel your pain re stupid bills & utility companies MD..😪
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...when you start craving for sweets
...when you start exercising less
...when you start...em...wait, i forgot what the 3rd point was...
suddenly it occurred to me, i was describing myself to her!
oh boy.
will go eat a vegetable now.
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A fun show. But nothing, and I mean NOTHING tops the Haunted Mansion. (I’ve only been to world, not land)
It was Shiny Happy People. It’s on Amazon Prime.
Absolutely insane people!
Watch the doc. It’s well done.
Yep, you are absolutely correct. It was all an act!
my daughter always wished for one of those Duggar kids to rebel . Well that oldest boy is in jail !! That’s not what my daughter had in mind. She just wanted the girls to wear pants !!