Posting from my Treo tonight. (Still the 650, although I'm anxiously awaiting the imminent release of the 755p. I'll be able to use that one as a modem for my laptop, hallelujah.)
The fire is too close for comfort tonight. We're probably just fine here, but I'm keeping the cats inside just in case. I have my clothes laid out. I'll sleep with a light on to be sure the sheriff can find me. Just in case. Highly unlikely.
The valley is oddly clear tonight, city lights twinkling brilliantly. Stars are out, too, though partially obscured by smoke and haze. The air smells odd, as though things are burning that shouldn't be. My heart goes out to those already evacuated.
The last time the fire came too close, I stood with the deputy and my landlord and watched the bombers fly overhead, so close I could see the rivets on their bellies. After that, I made a list, ordered by priority, of what to take. That list is close at hand tonight. Just in case.
On these occasions, I look around and realize how little really is precious or even necessary. The 80/20 rule certainly seems to apply here. Only 20 percent of my things seem to matter. And when it comes right down to it, it's not really things that matter at all.
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I was wondering how you were doing there....not sure if you got evacuated or not. A friend on Inderland drive was notified but, as of 8:00 last night, hadn't moved out.
Keep us posted!
So far, so good. I'm keeping a close eye on the incident page.
Be safe and keep us posted if you can.
Smoky here, too but I won't have to worry about fire evacuation unless it is because of my faulty wiring.
Still waiting to hear the dish on what's going on in your life.
Sorry, G, I'm not doing well on the email front. Too hard to focus in the brief moments I have time to do web stuff.
Thanks, Rachel.
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