San Diego - 94.1 FM J&J Morning Show Drama Club Thread

[YoungAmerican]

Just watching this unfold with tears in my eyes for you guys... unable to get ahold of any of our family due to the circuits are busy now... any info more info on Valley Center?

I don't believe there are any fires in VC but the smoke is so bad in Escondido you can hardly see and things are changing so fast they cant even keep up with it on tv.

[texasmommy]

I'm quoting my own post (is that allowed??)

the base HAS NOT been ordered for mando evacuation.

http://www.miramar.usmc.mil/home.htm


I just called the number for the Public Affairs office.. There is no mandatory evacuations...YET!!

[MissThany]

Forget the fender benders...Channel 8 caught some people LOOTING in RB!!! They issued a very stern warning (the anchors) and said "we are filming you and writing down your license plate #s. You WILL be caught and we WILL help prosecute you!"

That puts such a bad taste in my mouth....what disgusting human beings.

[texasmommy]

I guess Scripps in Encinitas is sending people away, but I don't know where to.

Go to Naval Medical Center San Diego.....

[califbrat]

thanks texasmom...my heart is beating like crazy and I get heart palpations daily...took extra meds this morning knowing I would need them!! If & when they leave I will be next! being near UTC & North Clairemont

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[califbrat]

DreamerGal

Thanks for the PM.. would have gotten back to you sooner but we are all "little busy"..

califbrat #
near park rim

[surfing_texan]

Go to Naval Medical Center San Diego.....

I just sent off my kids and my mother in law in a packed SUV to stay at the military lodge. Ugh, what a day

[texasmommy]

NEW: NEW MANDATORY EVACUATION ALERT: As of 1:40 p.m. Monday, Scripps Ranch residents have been ordered to evacuate. The areas included in the evacuation are south of Scripps Poway Parkway, north of Miramar, east of Interstate 15 and west of Highway 67. Residents are being urged to seek shelter at Qualcomm Stadium.

[surfing_texan]

Maybe this is a stupid question, but I honestly haven't heard the answer....what started the main fire in Ramona? They suspect kids in chula vista only, correct?

[SDGirl87]

Maybe this is a stupid question, but I honestly haven't heard the answer....what started the main fire in Ramona? They suspect kids in chula vista only, correct?


It is believed to be downed power lines caused by the Santa Ana winds. The wires just came down and sparked...and presto.

[Layla]

I guess the Main CV danger is from the Harris fires, but there was a fire started in the OceanView Hills area that they suspect kids started. That is the only report of suspected SD Arson that I've heard. The Malibu fires up North are suspected arson. With the winds as they are an how quickly this all spread, I suppose it's hard to really pin it down?

[Wabbitsd]

I had heard either down power lines, or an explosing transformer...for the Ramona Fire. I don't think I had heard it was intentionally set.

[snoopiebug]

In Boise, ID
we moved 2 1/2 years ago from Oceanside

[iamsheens]

I'm in La Mesa....close to Hwy 8--Iamsheens, and MsThany in particular, but anyone else...if you need help or somewhere to go...let me know. I have a small house, but a pretty big yard--if your pets will get along with a Basset Hound and two cats, come on over.

Iamsheens...where's your Mom? If there is anything I can do for her, let me know, ok?

Looting in RB? that's so sick. What in the heck is wrong with people? What in the world brings this out of people?

surfin texan...do you need someone to come and help you out?

wELL MY mom is in Santee...Im not too worried about her my brother is there and my step dad and all my family. She has been updating me as much as she can but Im not suppsoed to be on my phone at work. Its great that I have you guys to calm me down and not stress while Im at work. I can hardly get on any websites (its a wonder i can get onto this site, but thank god I can)so I cant even be on news websites to see what is happening.

Thanks so much for the offer though, she actually is housing 6 dogs and I think 4 cats right now....its literally a zoo there from the sounds of it! Hopefully the fires dont get any worse than what they are...

[11th Reader]

So I just got word from my sister who lives in Irvine, and she's ok. I haven't heard back from my preggo sister who's evacuating downtown. She left her house in Carmel Valley at around 10:30 this morning and said she'd call me when she got settled. Any one know how the freeway situation is and if she could possibly still be stuck there?

[DreamerGal]

Maybe this is a stupid question, but I honestly haven't heard the answer....what started the main fire in Ramona? They suspect kids in chula vista only, correct?

I think I heard that it was power lines.

[Wabbitsd]

iamsheens...if your Mom in Santee is away from the riverbed area...she should be fine. There was some fire in Lakeside, but I think that's less of a threat.

11th Reader...she should be in Downtown SD by now...it could be just jammed phone lines. Was she going to stay with friends, or was she going to try to find hotel accomodations?

[zodiac]

I just sent off my kids and my mother in law in a packed SUV to stay at the military lodge. Ugh, what a day

Why didn't you go with?? Be safe.

[iamsheens]

iamsheens...if your Mom in Santee is away from the riverbed area...she should be fine. There was some fire in Lakeside, but I think that's less of a threat.

11th Reader...she should be in Downtown SD by now...it could be just jammed phone lines. Was she going to stay with friends, or was she going to try to find hotel accomodations?

Well as long as cowels mountain doesnt catch on fire she should be fine....she lives over by cowels mountain so I shouldnt be too concerned...but it sounds like anything can happen....

[DreamerGal]

Well as long as cowels mountain doesnt catch on fire she should be fine....she lives over by cowels mountain so I shouldnt be too concerned...but it sounds like anything can happen....

Cowles Mountain burned a month ago or so, didn't it? So she should be even safer, because there won't be as much fuel to keep the fire going now.

[surfing_texan]

Why didn't you go with?? Be safe.

Our house isn't in immediate danger, so I'm not planning to have to evacuate (but i'm ready to...hubby's truck is loaded with the rest of the belongings and the dogs leashes are by the door). I have bad asthma and the other condition I mentioned to you via PM a couple weeks ago, so my husband and I decided it wouldn't be good for me to be outside or in a car breathing the bad air. I'm also having some mild contractions, and my son was getting nervous seeing me jittery. Right now he's happy to go on what he's calling the "Marine Corps camp out" with his brother, sister, and grandma.

[11th Reader]

She was going to stay at a friend's place. She lives off of the Camino Del Sur exit off of the 56.

[snoopiebug]

I am sorry I should have mentioned this earlier our phones are fine here.... can call anyone any needs....just a pm away

[TJLuv]

Hi everyone,

My husband and I live in Orange County, but own a home in Rancho Bernardo. I know the home has been evacuated and was very close to other homes burned. Does anyone have any information on the homes that were lost? I don't get San Diego news up here, just LA and I'm tired of hearing about the poor rich people in Malibu that have lost their homes.

[surfing_texan]

Hi everyone,

My husband and I live in Orange County, but own a home in Rancho Bernardo. I know the home has been evacuated and was very close to other homes burned. Does anyone have any information on the homes that were lost? I don't get San Diego news up here, just LA and I'm tired of hearing about the poor rich people in Malibu that have lost their homes.

Please note: The following homes have been confirmed destroyed by News 8 reporters on the ground. This list is not official, or complete.

Rancho Bernardo Area
The following are address located in the 17,000 Block of Valladares Drive: 17616, 17788, 17848, 17635, 17605

11686 Jocatal Court

Cabella Drive:
18013, 17995, 17987, 17961, 11488, 11449

Aliento Court:
11552, 11533, 11523, 11512

Duenda Rd:
11478, 11479, 11469, 11468, 11464, 11458, 11459

Azucar Way:
17885, 17864, 17865, 17816, 17824, 17808

Aquamiel:
21 Homes

Escoba Place:
4 Homes

Danza Circle:
11517, 11534, 11537, 11524

Palito Court:
11529, 11536

Alcalde Street:
11476, 11460

Ipai Court
11072

[11th Reader]

Hi everyone,

My husband and I live in Orange County, but own a home in Rancho Bernardo. I know the home has been evacuated and was very close to other homes burned. Does anyone have any information on the homes that were lost? I don't get San Diego news up here, just LA and I'm tired of hearing about the poor rich people in Malibu that have lost their homes.
HOMES COMPLETELY DESTROYED

This was taken from the www.cbs8.com page

Please note: The following homes have been confirmed destroyed by News 8 reporters on the ground. This list is not official, or complete.

Rancho Bernardo Area
The following are address located in the 17,000 Block of Valladares Drive: 17616, 17788, 17848, 17635, 17605

11686 Jocatal Court

Cabella Drive:
18013, 17995, 17987, 17961, 11488, 11449

Aliento Court:
11552, 11533, 11523, 11512

Duenda Rd:
11478, 11479, 11469, 11468, 11464, 11458, 11459

Azucar Way:
17885, 17864, 17865, 17816, 17824, 17808

Aquamiel:
21 Homes

Escoba Place:
4 Homes

Danza Circle:
11517, 11534, 11537, 11524

Palito Court:
11529, 11536

Alcalde Street:
11476, 11460

Ipai Court
11072

Poway
Sagewood Drive
13956

[eyeseeyou]

Hi everyone,

My husband and I live in Orange County, but own a home in Rancho Bernardo. I know the home has been evacuated and was very close to other homes burned. Does anyone have any information on the homes that were lost? I don't get San Diego news up here, just LA and I'm tired of hearing about the poor rich people in Malibu that have lost their homes.
KNSD has a LIVE feed online

[DreamerGal]

Hi everyone,

My husband and I live in Orange County, but own a home in Rancho Bernardo. I know the home has been evacuated and was very close to other homes burned. Does anyone have any information on the homes that were lost? I don't get San Diego news up here, just LA and I'm tired of hearing about the poor rich people in Malibu that have lost their homes.

TJ, go to http://www.cbs8.com/. They have a pretty good information stream, with addresses of homes that have burned.

[Trixie]

Hi,
Just checking in. I'm still on page 353 of 360 posts. I lost my wireless connection for almost an hour. I promise to update the tally. We have strength in our numbers. Stay strong residents of San Diego.

<<<<< headed back to page 353 and hope my internet connection stays strong.

[TJLuv]

Please note: The following homes have been confirmed destroyed by News 8 reporters on the ground. This list is not official, or complete.

Rancho Bernardo Area
The following are address located in the 17,000 Block of Valladares Drive: 17616, 17788, 17848, 17635, 17605

11686 Jocatal Court

Cabella Drive:
18013, 17995, 17987, 17961, 11488, 11449

Aliento Court:
11552, 11533, 11523, 11512

Duenda Rd:
11478, 11479, 11469, 11468, 11464, 11458, 11459

Azucar Way:
17885, 17864, 17865, 17816, 17824, 17808

Aquamiel:
21 Homes

Escoba Place:
4 Homes

Danza Circle:
11517, 11534, 11537, 11524

Palito Court:
11529, 11536

Alcalde Street:
11476, 11460

Ipai Court
11072

Thank you so much for posting this.

My dad was evacuated from Esco, but can't even get up the freeway to me. This is just awful.

[SDGirl87]

Hi everyone. I would LOVE to hear just a friendly hello from all of us 1-116 or whatever we are...just to know that we're all ok. That includes Ms. Triangle!! ;-)

#1..checking in and ok.

ps, this will help Trixie...lol

[11th Reader]

My parents just evacuated Esco and are heading north to Tustin. My sister, who lives in Irvine, said that the fire up there is hopefully going to be contained...but if it jumps the freeway they're in trouble and my parents will have to find a new place to stay.

Carol, you're in Esco too right? I hope you're ok!!!

#71 checking in!

[OneKidOneDogMom]

Checking in safe and sound in Lemon Grove.

Offer still stands for anyone that needs a place to stay or needs boarding for dogs. Have air mattress and futon and floor space - have large fenced yard for dogs(no jumpers - fence height is only 4')

Just PM me and I'll help any way I can....

Sending prayers and good thoughts to all that are evacuated and/or have loved ones involved in this chaotic mess!

[Texasgirl]

Hi everyone. I would LOVE to hear just a friendly hello from all of us 1-116 or whatever we are...just to know that we're all ok. That includes Ms. Triangle!! ;-)

#1..checking in and ok.

ps, this will help Trixie...lol

#44 here safe and sound in El Cajon. Hubby is doing fine after having his stent removed this morning.

His daughter is in Escondido just east of the 15 and south of 9th Ave. Mom hasn't evacuated yet because no one has told them to. Can anyone tell me how much danger they are in? Mom said the police told them to stay put until the police came, but we can't find concrete info anywhere. Help!

[MissThany]

#105 and 105A checking in and safe in La Mesa!

[Catwoman7042]

Hi everyone. I would LOVE to hear just a friendly hello from all of us 1-116 or whatever we are...just to know that we're all ok. That includes Ms. Triangle!! ;-)

#1..checking in and ok.

ps, this will help Trixie...lol

This is #113 checking in. All OK.


Great Idea SDGirl

[DreamerGal]

#44 here safe and sound in El Cajon. Hubby is doing fine after having his stent removed this morning.

His daughter is in Escondido just east of the 15 and south of 9th Ave. Mom hasn't evacuated yet because no one has told them to. Can anyone tell me how much danger they are in? Mom said the police told them to stay put until the police came, but we can't find concrete info anywhere. Help!

Check in with NBC http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/index.html and CBS http://www.cbs8.com/. They seem to be constantly updating their info.

[MissThany]

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/fireblog/
Info here as well...

[surfing_texan]

Hi everyone. I would LOVE to hear just a friendly hello from all of us 1-116 or whatever we are...just to know that we're all ok. That includes Ms. Triangle!! ;-)

#1..checking in and ok.

ps, this will help Trixie...lol

30 and 30A here...we're ok for now...just waiting patiently

DCM #80 NewAgeGoddess took her 3 kids and 2 dogs and headed towards the bay area...so it might be a while before we hear from her.

#32 (AlpineMaps), 32A and WifeOf#32 are in Fallbrook which I believe is being evacuated...say some extra prayers for them please.

#73 (Carol) i think she left her home when they evacuated the bear valley area of Escondido..prayers to her too

[shello]

Channel 7/39 is reporting a tiny fire in La Mesa at Fletcher Pkwy and Amaya. It is right acress from the newer Alberston's and right on the bank at the freeway on-ramp. Ya know what that is? (It is not en ember from miles away) That is some a-hole
who threw out his/her ciggy butt. It has to be. People who do that should be shot. And it they do that in Santa Ana season when the county is on fire....should be shot twice.

Whew, just needed to say that.

I think my sis is now evacuating Alpine....I don't want to call because she's too busy and 12 days out recovering from major surgery.

Be safe all.....hang in there. And no ciggy butt throwing!

[califbrat]

shello

I also heard that and the news said it was a house under construction/remodling and it on fire now..the house is actually on the 125

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(trying to stay CALM)

[Dawnski]

Dawnski finally headed home to O'side from work in So. San Clemente.

[Texasgirl]

It was a small brush fire on the south side of Parkway Middle School. If you go past the classrooms, across the new baseball fields, it is the slope facing Albertsons and a little grass across Fletcher Parkway. It is out now.

[eyeseeyou]

Does anyone know about San Marcos area? I am praying my house is still there.

[ElizabethAZ]

#10 checking in from AZ...obviously I am safe here but I hate going through this again, even vicariously. I am getting most of my news info from you guys, as I don't want my little one to get scared watching CNN. I grew up in SR and my parents were evaced but safe last time, right now they are packing up again and have lined up somewhere to stay tonight.

My heart breaks for San Diego...again...y'all stay safe and I will be sending you some prayers from Arizona.

[DreamerGal]

Member 22 reporting. We just lost the cable tv signal ... I get the menu, but nothing will come in when I select a channel. Dang, I was addicted to those reports!

My guy checked in about 45 minutes ago. He's doing well and is safe. Thank God.

How're you doing, Surfing Tex? Still okay? Cramps subsiding? I'm praying for you.

[OneKidOneDogMom]

Member 22 reporting. We just lost the cable tv signal ...

Who do you have for cable? Cox is still up and running in my 'hood...

[surfing_texan]

this was just on the news: text SDFIRE to 85183 to receive info

[califbrat]

DreamerGal

My cable is out too! but it's only the digital cable I have in the livingroom.. the one I am watching now in family room is still on...( no dig in here..too expensive for more cable boxes! )

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[surfing_texan]

Member 22 reporting. We just lost the cable tv signal ... I get the menu, but nothing will come in when I select a channel. Dang, I was addicted to those reports!

My guy checked in about 45 minutes ago. He's doing well and is safe. Thank God.

How're you doing, Surfing Tex? Still okay? Cramps subsiding? I'm praying for you.

i'm so glad your guy is safe!

i'm ok...still having some cramping, and she is kicking the heck out of me!

thanks for the prayers

[DreamerGal]

Who do you have for cable? Cox is still up and running in my 'hood...

Time Warner in my hood.

[surfing_texan]

has anybody come across addresses for homes lost/damaged in Escondido, San Marcos, or Rancho Santa Fe? I can only find the list for RB

[11th Reader]

NORTH COUNTY EVACUATIONS LIFTED: Mandatory Evacuations have been LIFTED in San Marcos for San Elijo Hills and Coronado Hills.

[DreamerGal]

Okay, I turned off the cable and am able to get Channel 8. Whew! Nothing worse than feeling helpless and, on top of that, not getting info!

[texasmommy]

Monday October 22, 2007 3pm: Okay, I’m now packing my stuff and loading it in the car and making arrangements to move Michelle’s family along with Laura to Chula Vista. Michelle has two dogs that are now with us as well that are in the garage at this time that we will take along. Eddie and Vanessa are safe with Dannell up in Temecula. I’m just packing my bag of clothes that I usually have on me in between PQ and Michelle’s house and PICTURES….I also have “the football” with me at all times. “The Football” is the briefcase that has all the Jeff and Jer stuff in it from numbers to everything. I have my current bills that are due and my safe deposit key. So, that’s all I have on me!

Michelle and I have just been watching the news and waiting to see if PQ which is west of the 15 and south of the 56 (well, the area I live in) is going to be evacuating.

My mom is well in Chula Vista and has a few people with her making sure she and my Auntie Ding is okay.

Michelle has been in touch with all her family and sisters and they all have a “PLAN IN PLACE” just in case people get separated. They all know who to call.

For my side of the family, we’re all meeting at my sister’s in Chula Vista which is a little west of Eastlake which is being evacuated. So, we may be at my mom’s as well tonight.

[srdude]

#89/89a here,
Cable is out here too, but internet is ok. I'm in Time Warner cable. Wife was sent home from work at few hrs ago, home now, i'm in mira mesa, scripps ranch is being evacuated. I hope we won't be, i got a call from work and the will close at midnight, but since i work graveyard, i can come in early to make up some hrs. Be safe everyone. Prayers for all.

[califbrat]

I just tried to call my hubby on my cell and got circuits busy so tried the landline... same thing!! gosh I can't even check on my daddy..hope is isn't trying to call me : (
tho he is probaby asleep already.. ( when your 93 you can do ANYTHING YOU WANT!! )

[califbrat]

Within reason of course he had earned it...
My daddy.. proud former Marine!! 44' 45'

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[califbrat]

DreamerGal

don't I know that.. I would be lost without my news fix ..feel helpless too without tv/radio gotta be in the know!

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[iamsheens]

im up and living...really wishing I could send the rain to California...its cold and rainy here, its miserable but it could be worse...hope everyone is still doing well...my thoughts are with everyone.

DCM #40

[ashya]

Phew! I thought it was just me (alas, no number) who lost cable. In PQ. JUST south of the 56. Still here with daughter and cats while also keeping tabs on my parents who live in east Poway. Their neighborhood was hit in 2003.

Good times.

[Carol]

My parents just evacuated Esco and are heading north to Tustin. My sister, who lives in Irvine, said that the fire up there is hopefully going to be contained...but if it jumps the freeway they're in trouble and my parents will have to find a new place to stay.

Carol, you're in Esco too right? I hope you're ok!!!

#71 checking in!


OOOOO thank you for thinking of me! Yes we are in Escondido. We have not been evacuated, but we are packed and ready to go. They are evacuating over by my husbands grandparents house as well as his aunt/uncles. We have been trying to decide if it is worth it for us to leave and go to valley center, or if we should just stay here, and we have no idea!

[pastherprime]

HI All, I am in AZ and can't get a hold of my sister who lives on Lake Hodges...Does anyone have any info on that area or info on the Del Dio HWY?
THanks!

That area has been evacuated. My friend lives in that very area and was headed out earlier to my place. I haven't heard from them yet, so I'm wondering if traffic is backed up or something(?)

[IMISSLEO]

That area has been evacuated. My friend lives in that very area and was headed out earlier to my place. I haven't heard from them yet, so I'm wondering if traffic is backed up or something(?)

HI Pastherprime, thanks so much for the update. My sister got out but has not heard any info about that area. I will post if I hear anything.

Also, thanks to everyone else who responded to my question.

[SDGirl87]

That area has been evacuated. My friend lives in that very area and was headed out earlier to my place. I haven't heard from them yet, so I'm wondering if traffic is backed up or something(?)


Traffic is absolutely horrible. In San Diego, there are only 2 major north/south freeways...the 15 and the 5. The 15 is closed due to the fires, so EVERYONE is on the 5. That's 250,000 people.

Mom was just evacuated (sigh). She's fine...I just wish she could get here to my house, but unfortunately she can't because the 15 is closed.

DAMN DAMN DAMN. I hate this. (sorry, I had to get that out)

[IMISSLEO]

Everyone,
I live in AZ but have family and friends in North County. My husband and I moved during the fires a few years ago. If there is anything I can do to help anyone from here, please let me know. I would be more than happy to make any phone calls or anything else that could assist any of you. You are all in my thoughts. Please font hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can do.

[sandiegomom]

I live in RB, the south end. We packed up and left at about 7:15 this morning as the cops were on their way in to announce evacuations. It took us almost 3 hours to get from RB down the 15, across the 56 and up to Carlsbad on the 5. Got to our friends house at 10ish, got showered/changed/fed, and left about 1 pm because the winds and the nearby brush were making me too nervous. Now we're staying with family up in north Orange County. This is all so surreal.

Funny thing is I packed up photos and computers and stuff, but managed to forget my file box! Doh! Oh well.

Hope everyone is staying safe.

[mamasterls]

DC #12 here in North County. Increasing smoke but still fine, hanging in there. Family in San Marcos and Esco are good so far too.

[Newer Reader]

Ashya, I'm close to you also just south of 56 (XXXFH's neighborhood). Hope your folks are o.k. in Poway; my dad finally came and joined us here, he lives in Rancho Bernardo in Seven Oaks. He finally came here when it looked like the fire was going to some around the bend on Espola Road and possibly head southwest. Last I heard fire was at Lake Poway; but the news on Poway has been frustratingly sparse. Ashya, if you hear any updates about Poway would you let us know? When my dad drove over, he didn't hit any traffic; he came on Paseo Lucido (by RB High School) and then Carmel Moutain Road to Penasquitos, avoiding 56. Perhaps your parents will join you?

Close friends in Scripps have evacuated; if we need to go, we'll join them at a location in Mira Mesa. Car is completely packed but for now we're staying put.

Take care all,

NR #26

[OneKidOneDogMom]

Winds here in Lemon Grove are fierce! I was just standing in my back yard and watching the trees bend...and it's hot outside still. 100% Santa Ana.

Skies to the southeast are nasty.

I hope all of you guys are safe and sound - anyone that needs any help, PLEASE post and let us help you!

[shello]

Hello from #84,

Sounds like everyone is doing okay? Surfing Texan, how are the contractions? Has anyone heard from Wabbit? Jake? With all of us in all parts of the county (and most of the county ablaze) I sadly worry that someone from the board might lose their house. I don't wish that...I just feel it. For those who have moved out of state, you are lucky!

Anyway.....When I read that Laura was going down to Rosa's house I thought that sounded pathetic. It would be very crowded, plus it's Tommy's family and Laura can afford her own lodging.

What about a sleeping bag on te floor at Hanni's between the soft serve machine and the meat slicer? Seriously, at this point I would think she and Dave could work something out for a day or two and she could stay there. The kids won't be in school afterall and they may be a little worried so Laura's naked kid-dances, tooting contests and candy eating may be what they need right now.

[GGmami]

We're all good here in Oceanside. We've got a full house, but we're safe. Packed up the photo albums and the diaper bag just in case.

[zodiac]

All is well here in Vista. Just watching TV and making sure nothing is headed our way. Plus everyone HERE is keeping me up to date!
Take care everyone, keep on checking in. :)

[mamalellie]

Eyeseeyou: It looks like they have lifted evacuations in Coronado Hills and Discovery Hills in San Marcos.
I'm in the Shadowridge area in Vista and it has been sunny and beautiful today until about 1 hr ago. The smoke is heading in but we are safe and sound with lots of others hanging out from Escondido & San Marcos(southern part) It's just too smokey but all homes are OK!
Prayers to all who are in harms way, lost their homes or have loved ones who did and of course, the brave souls fighting all the fires.

[califbrat]

shello

That is sooo good.. and correct! Agree with you about DaveCain
in a dire situation like this where it effects all of san diego he could relax just alittle!!

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[SadSadSad]

Has anyone heard anything about what is happening in Ramona? My sister and mom's houses are up there by the airport and I can't find anything on if/what houses have been burned. The burn area shows Ramona right in the middle. Please let me know if you hear anything. Everyone is safe, but we are just wondering about the houses.

[eyeseeyou]

Eyeseeyou: It looks like they have lifted evacuations in Coronado Hills and Discovery Hills in San Marcos.
I'm in the Shadowridge area in Vista and it has been sunny and beautiful today until about 1 hr ago. The smoke is heading in but we are safe and sound with lots of others hanging out from Escondido & San Marcos(southern part) It's just too smokey but all homes are OK!
Prayers to all who are in harms way, lost their homes or have loved ones who did and of course, the brave souls fighting all the fires.
Thank you so much. I get only the Riverside news up here in Temecula. Time for a Xanax....

[DreamerGal]

Thank you so much. I get only the Riverside news up here in Temecula. Time for a Xanax....

Eyeseeyou, go to wwww.cbs8.com. They're streaming info pretty regularly updated and may have info you're looking for.

Prayers going out of my house like a freakin light beam.

[surfing_texan]

Hello from #84,

Sounds like everyone is doing okay? Surfing Texan, how are the contractions? Has anyone heard from Wabbit? Jake? With all of us in all parts of the county (and most of the county ablaze) I sadly worry that someone from the board might lose their house. I don't wish that...I just feel it. For those who have moved out of state, you are lucky!

They're far apart, but still coming. I called the doctor who told me it might be more harmful at this point to battle the air quality since I have asthama so badly. So I'm trying to wait it out. I was up and moving around a lot earlier to get things packed up, but he still thinks they're stress induced...so I'm trying to stay calm. I know my other 3 are safe and out of harms way, so that helps at the very least.

I hope everybody else is doing well.

[texasmommy]

They're far apart, but still coming. I called the doctor who told me it might be more harmful at this point to battle the air quality since I have asthama so badly. So I'm trying to wait it out. I was up and moving around a lot earlier to get things packed up, but he still think they're stress induced...so I'm trying to stay calm. I know my other 3 are safe and out of harms way, so that helps at the very least.

I hope everybody else is doing well.


I will be praying for you. Please try and get some rest although I know it will be hard. #30A needs some more time in the oven...

Here in San Antonio it is COLD!! We had a nice surprise when the wind and rain woke us up at 4:30am. It was 88 yesterday afternoon and now this. I am sending some your way....

[eyeseeyou]

Eyeseeyou, go to wwww.cbs8.com. They're streaming info pretty regularly updated and may have info you're looking for.

Prayers going out of my house like a freakin light beam.
Thank you so much. You all have been so wonderful all day long. Still thinking about your man & his buddies out there.

[Trixie]

I have caught up to you guys on page 361.
I have been thinking about our entire DC members. We have a few news ones, which I will isolate here, and then I'll start a new post and provide the entire list, to date. I'm so pleased to see everyone who lurked and has now signed up and eventually posted. Welcome one and all. This is bringing us closer at this time of need.

I'll start with the CatWoman
113 CatWoman7042
114 HappyGal100


115 SDNative

116 WhoMe

117 LadyBirdJohnson

118 Sis

119 O.B.ehave!

Welcome friends.

Drumroll please.......................

[Trixie]

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[Jammie J.]

They're far apart, but still coming. I called the doctor who told me it might be more harmful at this point to battle the air quality since I have asthama so badly. So I'm trying to wait it out. I was up and moving around a lot earlier to get things packed up, but he still thinks they're stress induced...so I'm trying to stay calm. I know my other 3 are safe and out of harms way, so that helps at the very least.

I hope everybody else is doing well.

I'm praying for you, too, and for everyone.
This is so incredibly scary and such a feeling of helplessness.
I'm about 3 miles from the Santiago Canyon fires, which are licking up against the back yards of homes up here in Orange County. My work closed down at 3 PM today, sent everyone home.

Just thought I'd check in, too.

[11th Reader]

Ack, I think my mom is crazy! They drove up to Mission Viejo, and have now decided to turn around and head BACK to Escondido!!! I don't know what to do and can't seem to convince them that they should not be doing that. My grandma isn't doing so well in the car ride, but they were planning on going to Tustin...which isn't too much further north of Mission Viejo.

Does anyone know if they'll even be allowed back into Esco?

[texasmommy]

Ack, I think my mom is crazy! They drove up to Mission Viejo, and have now decided to turn around and head BACK to Escondido!!! I don't know what to do and can't seem to convince them that they should not be doing that. My grandma isn't doing so well in the car ride, but they were planning on going to Tustin...which isn't too much further north of Mission Viejo.

Does anyone know if they'll even be allowed back into Esco?


NEW: ESCONDIDO UPDATE: Evacuees will not be allowed back into homes for at least 24 hours.

[LisaP]

DG - Best thoughts to your man, and all the others out there.

I am sitting in my house, when I look either to the North or the South, I see the hills glowing with fire. I am trying to get a hold of a friend that evacuated from Escondido this morning [just to make sure she's okay].

[texasmommy]

Monday, October 22, 2007
Camp Pendleton urges families to prepare for evacuation
CAMP PENDLETON - Camp Pendleton officials are recommending that military members and their families pack personal belongings and water in anticipation of an evacuation, the public affairs office said.

Residents of De Luz Housing, Serra Mesa Housing, San Luis Rey Housing and O'Neill Housing areas are now on notice for possible evacuation. The Provost Marshall and military police will announce an evacuation plan, routes and lodging by loud speaker.

Military members who have already packed and have places to stay, either on or off base, are authorized to do so.

"Safety is paramount: I urge all residents to take prudent precautions ahead of time," said Colonel James B. Seaton III, the Commanding Officer. "Do not wait to begin to prepare."

The Camp Pendleton information hotline is (866) 430-2764.

[11th Reader]

Yeah, I just read that and called my mom to tell her to turn around, but she claims to be at the 78 already and she's going to try anyway. *sigh* I'm not sure what else to do now and my grandma's not doing so well apparently. :(

[texasmommy]

Yeah, I just read that and called my mom to tell her to turn around, but she claims to be at the 78 already and she's going to try anyway. *sigh* I'm not sure what else to do now and my grandma's not doing so well apparently.


Praying 11th Reader!!

[iamsheens]

I will be praying for you. Please try and get some rest although I know it will be hard. #30A needs some more time in the oven...

Here in San Antonio it is COLD!! We had a nice surprise when the wind and rain woke us up at 4:30am. It was 88 yesterday afternoon and now this. I am sending some your way....

Texasmommy I feel your pain with the cold. It was in the upper 80s yesterday here and today it was 40 and rainy and cold....gotta love the weird weather.

[surfing_texan]

Does anybody know what freeways, or portions of freeways are closed?

[Texasgirl]

Has anyone heard anything about what is happening in Ramona? My sister and mom's houses are up there by the airport and I can't find anything on if/what houses have been burned. The burn area shows Ramona right in the middle. Please let me know if you hear anything. Everyone is safe, but we are just wondering about the houses.

Try looking at this map. http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/newsreleases/102207_1630_allfires.pdf

On channel 7 news they are reporting on a backfire that was set in Ramona to protect a set of homes.

Take care.

[DreamerGal]

Does anybody know what freeways, or portions of freeways are closed?

FIRE ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION

I-15 CLOSURE: Interstate 15 is shut down from the scales to Highway 76, at Via Rancho Parkway to Highway 56, between State Route 78 and Ted Williams Parkway and State Route 78 to State Route 163.

South County:
SR-94 is closed between Otay Lakes Road and Forest Gate Road.

Campo:
All roads west of Forrest Gate Road and East of Otay Lakes Road.

Viejas:
Eastbound I-8 is closed at Willows Road, Westbound I-8 is closed at SR 79.

Jamul:
Honey Springs road at Lyons Valley Road.

Alpine:
East Victoria between Otto & Overland Passage Road.

Buckman Springs:
Eastbound I-8 at Buckman Springs Rd.

Otay:
SR 94 at Melody

Ramona:
SR 78 at Magnolia Avenue.
Wildcat Canyon Rd, Willow Road to Ramona.

Julian:
Fire is burning on Eagle Peak at 7MM, west of Pine Hills Road.
Tree down at Detrich Way between Oak Grove Drive and Blue Jay.

Lakeside:
SR 67 is closed to Northbound traffic @ Mapleview.

San Pasqual:
Eastbound SR 78 at Bear Valley Parkway.
San Pasqual Valley Road, Joe Bandy Canyon Road & 78/Weekend Villa.

Rancho San Diego:
Large Tree is down on Willow Glen at Hillsdale due to winds.

Elfin Forest:
A power pole with live wires is down at Country Club Lane.

Valley Center:
There is a tree in the roadway on SR-76 at Red Gate.

Rancho Santa Fe:
El Mondevideo at Paseo Delicias.

Fallbrook:
Old 395 at Hwy 76 and East Mission - both ends.
Reche Road from Gird to Old 395.

[11th Reader]

My parents live about a mile from Escondido High School, which was slated as an evacuation point...anyone know if EHS has been evacuated or if it's still an evacuation point? My parents got a knock at around 3:30 telling them to get ready for an evacuation...but if EHS is still open, there's a chance that my parents can still make it hope and be safe...right?

[DreamerGal]

That was info off the Channel 8 website updated as of 6:56pm

[DreamerGal]

My parents live about a mile from Escondido High School, which was slated as an evacuation point...anyone know if EHS has been evacuated or if it's still an evacuation point? My parents got a knock at around 3:30 telling them to get ready for an evacuation...but if EHS is still open, there's a chance that my parents can still make it hope and be safe...right?

Again, from the Channel 8 News website as of 6:56 p.m.:

THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ARE EVACUATION SHELTERS:

Fire Storm Shelter Update
As of 1:45 p.m., here is the most current status of Emergency Shelters:


Shelters that still have capacity
Qualcomm Stadium
Santana High School
Poway Community Park
Poway Girls & Boys Club
Campo Community Center
Mission Hills High School
Escondido High School - 1535 North Broadway
Santana High School - 9915 Magnolia Avenue (in Santee)
Ramona High School

Full Shelters
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Steele Canyon High School - 12440 Campo Road in Spring Valley
Escondido High School
Mira Mesa High School - 10510 Reagan Road (off Mira Mesa Boulevard)
San Marcos High School (temporary shelter).
- Residents forced to evacuate their families and belongings are getting some help from U-Haul who announced that they will provide 30 days of free storage service. Click Here for more info >>

- There is additional room at Naval Base San Diego for active duty military personnel, and their families. Sailors and their families should report to the Admiral Prout field house at Naval Base San Diego for evacuation housing. Click here for more information>>

[eyeseeyou]

Trailwind Street is ok in Poway. Just reported

[11th Reader]

Thanks DreamerGal. I've been checking the Channel 8 page, but didn't know if there was more news on the TVs that I was missing.

Also, I heard that the radio stations went dead today...is that true?

[O.B.ehave!]

Thanks, Trixie! Signing off for today, Everyone. Please look out for yourselves. Take care... :wavey2:

[DreamerGal]

Thanks DreamerGal. I've been checking the Channel 8 page, but didn't know if there was more news on the TVs that I was missing.

Also, I heard that the radio stations went dead today...is that true?

I heard that about the radio stations, but wasn't listening, so I don't know.

I heard from my man. He's safe as of 6:45 p.m. Bedding down for the night and safe. I know he must be exhausted. I miss him so much. To all of you girls out there who are without your men, I'm right there with ya, sisters, and I've decided to uncork the wine bottle and maybe relax a little.

Prayers and good thoughts going out to everyone.

[DreamerGal]

The fire just jumped North Proctor Valley Road. Bella Lago residents are being told to evacuate.

[swedishbolt]

DC#49 checking in -got a reverse 911 call in Encinitas this am about 8:30 - smoke was so bad I couldn't see my neighbors houses and we also live on a canyon which we couldn't see from the kitchen windows. Could see fire over the hill. All my neighbors and friends evacuated. We ended up in a hotel in San Clemente with our Dog, Cat, some clothes, papers etc. And my PC!!!! Yea for wireless networks!! Happy to be safe.

Take care everyone!

[surfing_texan]

I just heard the end portion on NBC of mandatory evacuations in Del Mar near Via De La Valle near the coast...does anybody know if 101 is being shut down? Or what will happen to the Scripps Hospitals in Torrey Pines/La Jolla. 101 is my way out of here and those are the hospitals I need to head to if these contractions don't stop. Ack

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(triangle) JuJuBoo83



Now, that brings a smile to my face!!

[Texasgirl]

I just heard the end portion on NBC of mandatory evacuations in Del Mar near Via De La Valle near the coast...does anybody know if 101 is being shut down? Or what will happen to the Scripps Hospitals in Torrey Pines/La Jolla. 101 is my way out of here and those are the hospitals I need to head to if these contractions don't stop. Ack

Here is information about Solana Beach. Hope it helps; I'm not too familiar with that area.


Solana Beach evacuation street-by-street update
Posted @ 7:15 PM
Solana Beach officials are advising residents to prepare for mandatory evacuation on streets that begin with Santa in the northeast section of town; on streets overlooking Holmwood Canyon; and on streets west of Interstate 5.

Those streets include: Santa Dominga, Santa Estrella, Santa Florencia, Santa Rosita, Santa Queta, Santa Olivia, Santa Paula, Santa Inez, Santa Hidalga, Santa Carina; Santa Gabriel; San Florenzo, San Leon Court, Santa Rufina, Santa Helena, Santa Luisa Drive, Santa Victoria, Santa Petra Drive, Santa Camelia, San Mario Drive, Santa Marta, Santa Sabina, Santa Elena, 700 Seabright Lane, 200 Patty Hill Drive, 600 Barbara Avenue, 700 Rios Ave., 700 Granados Ave., 600 Holmwood Lane, 700 Rawl Place, 600 Canyon Place, 400-600 Canyon Drive, 600 Ridgeline Place, 600 Glencrest Place, and 400-500 Glencrest Drive.

Residents who cannot evacuate themselves can call Solana Beach Emergency Operations Center at (858) 720-4403.

For more information, go to www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us.

Thank you so much for keeping us posted.

[JuJuBoo83]

Hi everyone. I would LOVE to hear just a friendly hello from all of us 1-116 or whatever we are...just to know that we're all ok. That includes Ms. Triangle!! ;-)

hey everyone..."member triangle" checking in. I hope you all are safe and well. I'm up in the O.C. near the Irvine fire, but I'm a safe enough distance away. My Mama, (aka Sapphie...I think she's #94.1), was not so lucky. My younger sisters and her were told to evacuate this afternoon (they live in Fallbrook). I'm praying that they are all safe and well. If anyone needs some info on the Fallbrook fire, here is a link...
www.thevillagenews.com

Stay safe everyone!

[zodiac]

Surfing Texan, I'm worried for you, do you need anything????

[mamalellie]

I just heard that there is a fire in Vista. Does anyone have any info on it?

[surfing_texan]

Here is information about Solana Beach. Hope it helps; I'm not too familiar with that area.


Solana Beach evacuation street-by-street update
Posted @ 7:15 PM
Solana Beach officials are advising residents to prepare for mandatory evacuation on streets that begin with Santa in the northeast section of town; on streets overlooking Holmwood Canyon; and on streets west of Interstate 5.

Those streets include: Santa Dominga, Santa Estrella, Santa Florencia, Santa Rosita, Santa Queta, Santa Olivia, Santa Paula, Santa Inez, Santa Hidalga, Santa Carina; Santa Gabriel; San Florenzo, San Leon Court, Santa Rufina, Santa Helena, Santa Luisa Drive, Santa Victoria, Santa Petra Drive, Santa Camelia, San Mario Drive, Santa Marta, Santa Sabina, Santa Elena, 700 Seabright Lane, 200 Patty Hill Drive, 600 Barbara Avenue, 700 Rios Ave., 700 Granados Ave., 600 Holmwood Lane, 700 Rawl Place, 600 Canyon Place, 400-600 Canyon Drive, 600 Ridgeline Place, 600 Glencrest Place, and 400-500 Glencrest Drive.

Residents who cannot evacuate themselves can call Solana Beach Emergency Operations Center at (858) 720-4403.

For more information, go to www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us.

Thank you so much for keeping us posted.

Thanks to google maps I now know I'm 3.5 miles from 200 Patty Hill Drive which is being evacuated...I'm officially nervous

[mamalellie]

I think you need to leave Surfing texan do you have anywhere to go? You are welcome to come to my house in Vista.

[mamalellie]

I can come get you if you need me to. I think we are all worried about you!!! Let us know how we can help you!

[surfing_texan]

Surfing Texan, I'm worried for you, do you need anything????

I think I'm ok. This is the first time I've let myself cry all day...maybe it will be therapeutic.

[califbrat]

As of 7:45 pm breaking news I got in a eamil

Evacuation Order Expands Past I-5 To Ocean
A San Diego Police Department spokeswoman says the evacuation order has been
expanded to include the areas west of Interstate 5, including Solana Beach, Del
Mar and Torrey Pines.

califbrat #18

[iamsheens]

I think I'm ok. This is the first time I've let myself cry all day...maybe it will be therapeutic.

Be careful, you may want to leave now before the traffic get worse...please be safe...

[zodiac]

I think I'm ok. This is the first time I've let myself cry all day...maybe it will be therapeutic.


We're here for you if you need someone to help you.

[Texasgirl]

I think I'm ok. This is the first time I've let myself cry all day...maybe it will be therapeutic.

I know you said it pages ago, but you have adults with you, right? Someone who can drive and take care of your kids?

[DreamerGal]

OMG! I just got a phone call from my man! (One of his wonderful comrades loaned him a phone - it was SOOOO good to hear his voice!) He's doing well and is safe. They're in an area that's already burned out and he will be able to sleep lying down tonight, instead of slumped over the steering wheel of the truck. He said his back is really giving him some grief over that.

He's tired!

He said that tomorrow, the plan is they will go to Gillespie field. I'll try to get over there to hug him and also bring him a car charger for his phone, and then he'll have power again.

What a difference a call makes!!! I feel a HUNDRED times better!

[11th Reader]

Anyone close enough to go get Surfing_Texan? I'm not sure it's a good idea that she's driving alone with contractions especially with her asthma and the stress...

Be safe...we're all worried about you!

[surfing_texan]

I know you said it pages ago, but you have adults with you, right? Someone who can drive and take care of your kids?

The displaced families that were with me this morning, left this afternoon as soon as the military opened up housing. I made my mother in law and my kids leave this afternoon and go stay at the lodge on base near downtown.

[mamalellie]

I live in Vista and will go but if anyone lives in Encinitas or Carlsbad it would probably be better to get there faster.

[mamalellie]

Dreamer gal so glad that your husband and that he is OK. WOW what a relief! Prayers always work when there are lots of them!

[surfing_texan]

My neighbor is loading my dogs into our truck now...the rest of our things I packed earlier. He's telling me the smoke is awful and visibility is virtually non-existent...and I'm having terrible stabbing pains in the side of my abdomen so I guess he's driving my husbands truck and I'm riding with his wife in their car.

Thank you again to everyone. I'll check in once they get me downtown with my kids. I'm praying for all of you

[Carol]

Surfing_Texan. Don't worry! It's going to be okay!
My mom is in solana beach (On the street across from the fire station - Nardo) and is ahh, how do I put this? A little confused about her evacuation orders, she is a little older.

So I called the number posted Solana Beach Emergency Operations Center at (858) 720-4403, and the guy I spoke to was VERY nice, I gave him my moms address and he told me exactly what she needed to do (sit tight). I guess my point is, if you have any questions, or you are concerned, or need assistance being evacuated that number is by far better than 211 or any of the other numbers that are posted.

[DreamerGal]

My neighbor is loading my dogs into our truck now...the rest of our things I packed earlier. He's telling me the smoke is awful and visibility is virtually non-existent...and I'm having terrible stabbing pains in the side of my abdomen so I guess he's driving my husbands truck and I'm riding with his wife in their car.

Thank you again to everyone. I'll check in once they get me downtown with my kids. I'm praying for all of you

God Speed, Tex!

[mamalellie]

Be safe and we will all pray for you surfing texan!!

[11th Reader]

Yay...keep safe Surfing_Texan (and everyone else!).

DreamerGal, I'm so glad to her he's doing well! Give him a great big hug and a thank you from all of us!

[ashya]

I'm in West Chase. Heard the we are supposed to be out of here...Everyone West of Black Mountain and north of Sorrento...Makes no sense but I am the last one on my street...

[DreamerGal]

My neighbor is loading my dogs into our truck now...the rest of our things I packed earlier. He's telling me the smoke is awful and visibility is virtually non-existent...and I'm having terrible stabbing pains in the side of my abdomen so I guess he's driving my husbands truck and I'm riding with his wife in their car.

Thank you again to everyone. I'll check in once they get me downtown with my kids. I'm praying for all of you

Get OFF the computer, Tex! Get in the car and GO!!!

Lots of love and prayers.

[shello]

I just figured out how FH will get out of his 3-day breast cancer walk commitment. It's in less than 2 weeks, correct? It will somehow be fire related. He will say that Mooch (or someone/anyone else) is sick and and have breaething issues (asthma may be mentioned) as a result of the recent fires.

Of course the fires will be put out by then but there could still be a lot of junk in the air like last time. Just my thought.

Speaking of the 3-day and Barbara Lee Edwards......

BTW, where is the beautiful Kathleen Bade from KFMB News8....have not seen her today?

[shello]

I'm in West Chase. Heard the we are supposed to be out of here...Everyone West of Black Mountain and north of Sorrento...Makes no sense but I am the last one on my street...

It probably does not make any sense...this fire is wierd and very unpredictable. :gle: It's hard not to watch and flip the channels for that very reason.

Hey (since I don't think regular shows will be on tonight) there is a movie with Ricki Lake on Lifetime (my hubby hates that channel) at 9pm that looks good. She plays a single woman in the dating world following a mastectomy. It looks good to me and I will leave my 24/7 fire coverage and try to watch it.:hug:

[DreamerGal]

I just figured out how FH will get out of his 3-day breast cancer walk commitment. It's in less than 2 weeks, correct? It will somehow be fire related. He will say that Mooch (or someone/anyone else) is sick and and have breaething issues (asthma may be mentioned) as a result of the recent fires.

Of course the fires will be put out by then but there could still be a lot of junk in the air like last time. Just my thought.

Speaking of the 3-day and Barbara Lee Edwards......

BTW, where is the beautiful Kathleen Bade from KFMB News8....have not seen her today?

You know what's funny? He's probably cruising this thread looking for his excuse. We should probably give him a list of options ... let's see which one he chooses!

So far, from my memory, he has:

1. Tripped over a toy and twisted his ankle
2. Mom is sick and needs him with her
3. One of Mooch's kids is having breathing problems from the fire
4. ??? Anybody?

[SDReadhead]

They're far apart, but still coming. I called the doctor who told me it might be more harmful at this point to battle the air quality since I have asthama so badly. So I'm trying to wait it out. I was up and moving around a lot earlier to get things packed up, but he still thinks they're stress induced...so I'm trying to stay calm. I know my other 3 are safe and out of harms way, so that helps at the very least.

I hope everybody else is doing well.

I'm only up to this page so far, but I just had to stop to say my prayers are with you, Tex. They are with all of you, actually -- it makes me feel so good to see the offers of help on this board.

[TJLuv]

OMG! I just got a phone call from my man! (One of his wonderful comrades loaned him a phone - it was SOOOO good to hear his voice!) He's doing well and is safe. They're in an area that's already burned out and he will be able to sleep lying down tonight, instead of slumped over the steering wheel of the truck. He said his back is really giving him some grief over that.

He's tired!

He said that tomorrow, the plan is they will go to Gillespie field. I'll try to get over there to hug him and also bring him a car charger for his phone, and then he'll have power again.

What a difference a call makes!!! I feel a HUNDRED times better!

what wonderful news to hear! Your guy is a HERO!!!

[DreamerGal]

what wonderful news to hear! Your guy is a HERO!!!

Thanks, TJ. I think so, too. I can't wait to see him and hug him!

[mamalellie]

Good night DC friends! I'll check in tomorrow and see how everyone is doing.

[DeeTroit]

Hey everyone, this is the first chance I've had to log in, has anyone heard from surfen Tex? I'm really worried about her, I wish I could help her but I have no idea how to reach her. I'm fielding calls from family and have a displaced friens staying with me. I'm near sorrento, but not the part thats being evacuated. I wish they would use zip codes instead of trying to explain the areas the way they have been. Everyone knows their own zip code, but in a panic people may have a hard time figuring out east of this and west of that. I've got all of you in my thoughts and prayers..

[mamasterls]

Oh Surfing_Texan, please be safe! Take care and check in when you can. we'll be thinking about you.

[OneKidOneDogMom]

My neighbor is loading my dogs into our truck now...the rest of our things I packed earlier. He's telling me the smoke is awful and visibility is virtually non-existent...and I'm having terrible stabbing pains in the side of my abdomen so I guess he's driving my husbands truck and I'm riding with his wife in their car.

Thank you again to everyone. I'll check in once they get me downtown with my kids. I'm praying for all of you

Dee Troit - she checked in down below....

We've all been worried about her, but it sounds like she's finally "getting out of Dodge" and taking care of herself.

Hope all stays well up in your area....if there is anything we can do to help, please let us know!

[GirlfromOR]

I just saw Larry Himmel's story on CNN and it brought me to tears. I feel so sad and helpless being here and unable to do anything to help people. I feel so sad for San Diego, and all of southern California.

[iamsheens]

i just saw larry Himmel's story on you tube....so sad...i just cannot imagine what it feels like to loose your home...he held himself very strong through his reporting, if i were him I would have been anywhere but work...I hope this all ends soon for everyone....my thoughts are with everyone...everyone be safe.

[GGmami]

Good night DC members. I'll be praying that you'll all be safe tonight, especially texan. Please get yourself to a hospital to get checked out!

[BebeSD]

According to the list a few pages back, and owing to the fact I haven't really posted in a while, I might be DCM#120.

I just wanted to say how sad I am at all the destruction, and how proud I am of all my community members for stepping up and offering help...

In Otay Ranch watching the flames coming down towards Eastlake... take care folks. San Diego is strong!

[claystone]

Does anyone know anything about Standish Road in Poway? Has anyone heard anything about Bonita evacuations?

[Halinn]

Swedishbolt, we are in san clemente too!!! With our dog , cat, kids. We did make our quick Target run for underwear pjs and deodorant!!!! I am exhausted but our home is still standing

Halinn #19

[SDGirl87]

Does anyone know anything about Fallbrook? My Mom has been evacuated and is safe at the evac site, but we are very concerned for her house

[PQ Gal]

Oh my goodness we are on vacation in New Orleans watching on the Internet. Our neighbors in Park Village in PQ are evactuated due to the freeways being closed and they may not be able to get out, w3 live 1 mile from FH's home. The people taking care of our dogs in Poway have been evacuated 3 times and are in Miramesa now.

New Orleans has had 12 inches of rain in 8 hours and is flooded, it is unbelivable for us. We are thinking the James Taylor song Fire and Rain is appropriate for us all now.

Take care all and hopefully you are all ok, I will check in as I can,

blessings and prayers for you all from PQ gal and the community of New Orleans who so undestand what you are all going through.

[WhoMe]

We are in the voluntary evac area. Sigh..who thought that a fire in Ramona would reach Carlsbad?? I have to offer a big THANK YOU to the firefighters!! Please everyone stay safe...we are packed to leave if necessary. Hopefully we'll be unpacking in a day or two.

[SDGirl87]

I'm going to TRY and go to bed. I may be back. Everyone...be safe. KNOW that we are all here praying for each other. If you get scared..>GET OUT. Don't wait.

[Dawnski]

Thanks to google maps I now know I'm 3.5 miles from 200 Patty Hill Drive which is being evacuated...I'm officially nervous

My parents are one street over from Glencrest and won't leave! I tried to talk them into coming up to O'side, but they don't want to go if it isn't mandatory.

Surfing Texan - I'm worried about you. Maybe you can get yourself to a hospital. I think we'll all be less worried. what about Scripps in Encinitas? They could just check you out?

ETA: Replied before I read to the end. I'm glad you got out. Hope all is well.

[snoopiebug]

Just checking in before I go to bed tonight... You are all in our prayers tonight... surfing_texan so glad you finally left... please get checked out ...be safe, be careful everyone

[Transplant]

OMG Transplant! Your boy will be fine, right? Poor thing. He's added to my prayer list.

Actually just got home (it's 10:45 pm!) He ended up getting admitted to the hospital. They now are pretty certain it's MRSA which is a very persistant staph infection that has been going around SD County and is treated with aggressive IV antibiotics. So looks like he'll be spending a few days in a hospital bed!

Boy, when it rains, it pours!

[11th Reader]

Actually just got home (it's 10:45 pm!) He ended up getting admitted to the hospital. They now are pretty certain it's MRSA which is a very persistant staph infection that has been going around SD County and is treated with aggressive IV antibiotics. So looks like he'll be spending a few days in a hospital bed!

Boy, when it rains, it pours!

Ack! Transplant, I'm sending your son and your family lots of good thoughts! I hope you guys haven't had to evacuate too!

[Transplant]

Ack! Transplant, I'm sending your son and your family lots of good thoughts! I hope you guys haven't had to evacuate too!

thanks 11R! Fortunately, I'm in Lemon Grove with OneKidOneDogMom and except for the smokey smell and a bit of ash, we're well far away from the danger/evac zones! Just reading all of your posts are giving me goosebumps!

Can't believe all of this is happening at once and when all i want to do is be home with my little guy and be safe in our home.

BTW...Trix I'm checking in at DC #29

[DreamerGal]

Actually just got home (it's 10:45 pm!) He ended up getting admitted to the hospital. They now are pretty certain it's MRSA which is a very persistant staph infection that has been going around SD County and is treated with aggressive IV antibiotics. So looks like he'll be spending a few days in a hospital bed!

Boy, when it rains, it pours!

Good Luck, Transplant. I'll be thinking of and praying for your boy.

[TJLuv]

They aren't updating the homes lost list, but from what they have.. it looks like two whole blocks were wiped out just less than a mile from our SD home. any ideas on how to get more information on houses or when we'll be able to go check?

[11th Reader]

I was watching KNSD online (they have a live feed) and they said that they're going to try to post a more updated version of the homes lost tomorrow sometime. If I see anything, I'll post it up here. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

[shello]

For HOMES LOST try the front page of www.kfmb.com and scroll down. (Sorry to be a Dilbert if I am)

Here is FH's blob for this evening
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Monday October 22, 2007 7:45pm:

We're in Chula Vista by Southwestern College at my sister Rose's home. We just had La Bella's pizza. Eddie and Vanessa are up in Temecula and are just fine. I'm with Michelle and her kids just watching the news. My mom is doing great. My older sister Lola came down from LA to be here. My home in PQ has not officially been evacuated. I'm debatig if I should go back or not. I want to, but I think we're the next city to evacuate.

Laura is with her kids and is fine.

Randy is at Debbie's sister's house, but his evacuation has been lifted.

Emily is fine in PB.

I have not heard from Delana.

Jeff had a voluntary evacuation and I think the nearest hotel was in Santa Ana. Jerry is at home and has offered his home to all of us and other friends.

Michelle is wanting to take the dogs and her little baby to her sister's house in Santee. I'm getting really tired. I don't think I've slept at all in over 36 hours. I feel good, but I think it is finally catching up with me.

[Transplant]

For HOMES LOST try the front page of www.kfmb.com and scroll down. (Sorry to be a Dilbert if I am)

Here is FH's blob for this evening
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Monday October 22, 2007 7:45pm:

We're in Chula Vista by Southwestern College at my sister Rose's home. We just had La Bella's pizza. Eddie and Vanessa are up in Temecula and are just fine. I'm with Michelle and her kids just watching the news. My mom is doing great. My older sister Lola came down from LA to be here. My home in PQ has not officially been evacuated. I'm debatig if I should go back or not. I want to, but I think we're the next city to evacuate.

Laura is with her kids and is fine.

Randy is at Debbie's sister's house, but his evacuation has been lifted.

Emily is fine in PB.

I have not heard from Delana.

Jeff had a voluntary evacuation and I think the nearest hotel was in Santa Ana. Jerry is at home and has offered his home to all of us and other friends.

Michelle is wanting to take the dogs and her little baby to her sister's house in Santee. I'm getting really tired. I don't think I've slept at all in over 36 hours. I feel good, but I think it is finally catching up with me.

Typical FH, not a word of concern for any of their listeners and the rest of san diego who are in more dire straits with evacs and such!

I've gotta go to bed and grab an hour or two and head back to the hospital....don't want my "hotdog" (as i call him) waking up alone!

Be safe everyone....my prayers and thoughts and heartfelt concern goes out to each and everyone one of you!

[TJLuv]

I was watching KNSD online (they have a live feed) and they said that they're going to try to post a more updated version of the homes lost tomorrow sometime. If I see anything, I'll post it up here. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

Thank you 11... If anyone sees something about Devereux Rd. in Rancho Bernardo, please let me know.

[insightbyjake]

Has anyone heard from Jake or Boris??

Enduring the wrath of God. What I learned as a child? A house is NOT a home. It is a house - filled with "stuff" it is not the "family," it is not "real," it is "stuff..."

In the late 1960's, our "house" was destroyed in a Hurricane in Houston -- our "home" survived. The part of my childhood -- the mom/dad, laughter, memories,part -- survived. The bed, clothes, toys part was destroyed....so what? My family could make a new home -- we just needed a new house.

Today, we packed some worthless "stuff" and watched people lose their "houses" while they drove away trying to save their "homes."

My neighbors, Mark and Laura, wrapped their newborn son in a blanket, gave me a hug and drove away crying because their dreams were interrupted. But their dreams were the only thing to take a hit. Their "house" can be replaced -- the love and hope they carry in their hearts is irreplacable.

My house is "tagged" because of damage. My "home" is in the back seat of my car -- wrapped within the crying, beautiful eyes of my 16-year-old daughter.

I may be without a dwelling place --- but I'll never be without my "home."

Godspeed all of you....

[mamasterls]

Jake...I am so sorry about your house.
What you wrote was beautiful and heartwrenching.
You are an inspiration.

[DreamerGal]

Enduring the wrath of God. What I learned as a child? A house is NOT a home. It is a house - filled with "stuff" it is not the "family," it is not "real," it is "stuff..."

In the late 1960's, our "house" was destroyed in a Hurricane in Houston -- our "home" survived. The part of my childhood -- the mom/dad, laughter, memories,part -- survived. The bed, clothes, toys part was destroyed....so what? My family could make a new home -- we just needed a new house.

Today, we packed some worthless "stuff" and watched people lose their "houses" while they drove away trying to save their "homes."

My neighbors, Mark and Laura, wrapped their newborn son in a blanket, gave me a hug and drove away crying because their dreams were interrupted. But their dreams were the only thing to take a hit. Their "house" can be replaced -- the love and hope they carry in their hearts is irreplacable.

My house is "tagged" because of damage. My "home" is in the back seat of my car -- wrapped within the crying, beautiful eyes of my 16-year-old daughter.

I may be without a dwelling place --- but I'll never be without my "home."

Godspeed all of you....

God Bless You, Jake. My prayers are with you.

[eyeseeyou]

Enduring the wrath of God. What I learned as a child? A house is NOT a home. It is a house - filled with "stuff" it is not the "family," it is not "real," it is "stuff..."

In the late 1960's, our "house" was destroyed in a Hurricane in Houston -- our "home" survived. The part of my childhood -- the mom/dad, laughter, memories,part -- survived. The bed, clothes, toys part was destroyed....so what? My family could make a new home -- we just needed a new house.

Today, we packed some worthless "stuff" and watched people lose their "houses" while they drove away trying to save their "homes."

My neighbors, Mark and Laura, wrapped their newborn son in a blanket, gave me a hug and drove away crying because their dreams were interrupted. But their dreams were the only thing to take a hit. Their "house" can be replaced -- the love and hope they carry in their hearts is irreplacable.

My house is "tagged" because of damage. My "home" is in the back seat of my car -- wrapped within the crying, beautiful eyes of my 16-year-old daughter.

I may be without a dwelling place --- but I'll never be without my "home."

Godspeed all of you....
Jake, glad you are ok. I live in San Marcos....coast is clear so far. My hubby is back there-I am not. If you need a place to hang...let me know.
Any news on the 15 being open?

[DreamerGal]

Enduring the wrath of God. What I learned as a child? A house is NOT a home. It is a house - filled with "stuff" it is not the "family," it is not "real," it is "stuff..."

In the late 1960's, our "house" was destroyed in a Hurricane in Houston -- our "home" survived. The part of my childhood -- the mom/dad, laughter, memories,part -- survived. The bed, clothes, toys part was destroyed....so what? My family could make a new home -- we just needed a new house.

Today, we packed some worthless "stuff" and watched people lose their "houses" while they drove away trying to save their "homes."

My neighbors, Mark and Laura, wrapped their newborn son in a blanket, gave me a hug and drove away crying because their dreams were interrupted. But their dreams were the only thing to take a hit. Their "house" can be replaced -- the love and hope they carry in their hearts is irreplacable.

My house is "tagged" because of damage. My "home" is in the back seat of my car -- wrapped within the crying, beautiful eyes of my 16-year-old daughter.

I may be without a dwelling place --- but I'll never be without my "home."

Godspeed all of you....

Jake, does your daughter know what a poet you are? I would encourage you to show what you wrote to your daughter. It's magnificent and would probably move her beyond ... beyond what most 16 year old daughters ever know of their fathers.

[11th Reader]

I'm sorry to hear about your house, Jake...but I'm so glad you're safe.

Let us know if we can do anything to help!

[eyeseeyou]

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Five child development centers will be open for emergency childcare on Tuesday. All San Diego Unified School District extended day programs (such as the 6-to-6 Program and all extracurricular activities) and the other child development centers will be closed.

The five centers will be open to children ages 2 (if they are potty-trained) through 12 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The centers will be available to district families, students and employees and emergency workers such as first responders and health care providers.

The centers will accept children on a first-come, first-served basis until they reach capacity. The school district asked families to call ahead to check capacity.

Food will be provided. Transportation will not be provided.

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(619) 222-6808

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7666 Bobolink, San Diego, 92117
(858) 496-8104

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6525 Estrella Ave., San Diego, 92120
(619) 583-0994

Logan Child Development Center (Logan Heights)
2875 Oceanview Blvd., San Diego, 92113
(619) 525-7334

[elguan]

It is after 1 am and I am sitting here watching the fire off in the distance. Memories of the Cedar Fire as if it were yesterday. The fire appears to be just on the North side of the El Capitan Reservoir. The fear is that it will follow the same path as the Cedar Fire, cross Highway 8 and head down Harbison Canyon. The car is packed, we are ready to go if the fire gets close to Highway 8 but this way at least the kids can sleep while the hubby and I take shifts. Meanwhile we watch and we pray for all those in the path of these horrible fires.

[Texasgirl]

I can finally see the flames from my house in El Cajon. If I look to the south you can see that the far side of Mount Miguel is raging. It is about ten miles away. The wind is blowing to the west, so if you are in the area take a look.

Here is a Google map that is updated pretty regularly.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=114250687465160386813.00043d08ac31fe3357571

[surfing_texan]

just checking back in. it is now after 2am and i just got to my kids downtown. the hospital was able to minimize the contractions, but my mother in law called and said my 2 oldest woke up screaming for me so i basically told this new baby she had better not even think about coming out until her father can get back here...and now i'm with my 3 kids and mother in law. so i get to be stuck in bed here, but we're safe and the red cross is sending my husband home.

i put head phones on in the hospital, and refused to listen to news or people talking to avoid the extra stress. if anybody is awake, can they give me a run down of what areas are still in danger?

thank you so much to all of you for your good thoughts and prayers...the contractions have turned into mild cramping, so i'm hanging in here. i hope all of you and your loved ones are well

[surfing_texan]

Enduring the wrath of God. What I learned as a child? A house is NOT a home. It is a house - filled with "stuff" it is not the "family," it is not "real," it is "stuff..."

In the late 1960's, our "house" was destroyed in a Hurricane in Houston -- our "home" survived. The part of my childhood -- the mom/dad, laughter, memories,part -- survived. The bed, clothes, toys part was destroyed....so what? My family could make a new home -- we just needed a new house.

Today, we packed some worthless "stuff" and watched people lose their "houses" while they drove away trying to save their "homes."

My neighbors, Mark and Laura, wrapped their newborn son in a blanket, gave me a hug and drove away crying because their dreams were interrupted. But their dreams were the only thing to take a hit. Their "house" can be replaced -- the love and hope they carry in their hearts is irreplacable.

My house is "tagged" because of damage. My "home" is in the back seat of my car -- wrapped within the crying, beautiful eyes of my 16-year-old daughter.

I may be without a dwelling place --- but I'll never be without my "home."

Godspeed all of you....

Take care Jake. If I knew my house was in a safe area I would tell you that you guys have a place to go. Once my house is labled as being safe...my front door is open to you.

[Texasgirl]

There is a lady on channel 10 calling from north El Cajon and she is giving out bad information. Rancho San Diego and Granite Hills is clear of fire. The fire on Mount Miguel is not coming any closer north. It is moving to the west.

[SDGirl87]

I am in Normal Heights. My front windows and door face directly east. I can see the flames on Mt. Miguel. I had to stand on a chair on my porch to do it, but by golly, there they were. The acrid smoke smell is much stronger now than it was for most of yesterday. The winds, as they have been most of the time here, are calm. My Mom is in an evac site at El Toro High School (heaven knows where that is...I only know it's north of the power station in San Onofre.) Mom lives in Fallbrook, so they had to go through Camp Pendleton to get to the 5 and then head north. She couldn't get to me because I'm south. It appears from what I've seen on the tv news that it's highly possible that her house is gone.

I wasn't here for the 03 fires. This inferno is so scary, and here I am at 3:30 in the morning, alone in my quiet house longing for a hug from any loved one. I just need someone to tell me that it's going to be ok. I'm tired, I don't feel well from all of the smoke and I miss my family. Mind you, I'm totally fine...and I'm incredibly thankful to be out the projected path. I don't feel in danger. I just feel sad for everyone, and worried about my Mom at a strange high school so very far away.

Jake, your words are eloquent, calming and true. On Channel 10 hours ago, Jeanie Cavett said something so profound. "don't love something that can't love you back." Our houses cannot love us back, but our homes never stop loving us, no matter what the address.

I'm going to try and sleep some more. I really am ok, I just had to get some of this out. Sometimes being single is very difficult. I am a strong believer in God and prayer, and I have been praying for all of us, and will continue to do so. Thanks for letting me get some of this out.

Peace and safety to each of you. May the Hand of Providence guide and protect you, wherever you may be today.

[Texasgirl]

Here is a web site with the most detailed, up-to-date info I can find about Spring Valley, Mount Miguel area.

http://sosdfireblog.blogspot.com/

It isn't official info, but lots of people are posting.

[DreamerGal]

I just woke up and can't believe the fires are still raging. I'm trying to get caught up. I hope all of you are safe.

[SDGirl87]

Day 2 working from home. Thankful that I am safe and can do it...but GEESH.

[surfing_texan]

is Escondido still in danger? I realize at this point most of the county is in danger, but have they said anything specific? Some people in the lodge here think thier house up there has been damaged and they couldnt get their pets out

[surfing_texan]

I lived in RSF from the time I was 9 until I was 14 and I just watched on the news as the area I lived in caught fire. What an odd feeling. I can't imagine what some of you are going through...I hope Jake's house being "tagged" is only minor and more of a precautionary measure.

How are you and your daughter holding up Jake?

[SDGirl87]

Ok...so call me a freak, but here I sit at 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning wondering where the Charger game is going to be this Sunday? The stadium is the Red Cross command center? Anyone remember New Orleans? Now...not for a second do I think that our stadium is going to sustain that sort of harm or damage from our citizens...but what if they're still there?

Maybe I just need something else to think about ?? Anyone have any guesses? Will they play in Houston and make it a home game for the Texans? They're practicing in Arizona...perhaps there to keep it neutral?

Ok...I need food...be back later.

[califbrat]

Jake..

This whole board is sending a huge hug and luv ya..let your daughter know there are many people keeping you in our prayers.
Surfing Tex.. good news for you so far... love that headset idea.. just block it all out and sing to the babe. Awesome that the Red Cross is sending you guy home. Gosh Chula Vista & Rancho Santa Fe.. couldn't be much farther apart!
DreamerGal...We ALL thank-you man! don't forget the eye drops/wash! My eyes here are killing me..

gods speed to all
Califbrat # 18

[califbrat]

Finally went to bed at 2am.. Need to wake up .. hubby went to the gym already, and I need to run to my dad's early so avoid the wind & ash before it kicks up... desperately want to just hose all the crap off my patio so caked on and jeez the pool looks like chocolate water! uky... but safe so just whinning alittle..

califbrat 18

[Yogi85]

Good Morning all...

Just got back from being evacuated at 3:30 AM in SEH. While we were evacuated and were lucky to return, it is scary to go through something like this.
My thoughts and prayers go out to everybody. If there is something I can do to help, please let me know.

[texasmommy]

Good Morning All,

I have been overwhelmed with emotion from rearding all your posts. As hard as it was to sleep last night, I feel pretty good.

Surfing Texan...glad to hear your hubby is on his way home and that you and your family are all together now.

Jake your words are very inspiring and true. I will be praying for you.

I can't even think about XXLFH right now. Could he maybe try and show some sympathy to anyone but himself??

I am very thankful to be where I am, but at the same time I feel guilty that I am not there to help. The only thing I can do is pray and that I WILL...

[SDGirl87]

Ok...NOW I'm ticked.

Listening to J/J (Jeff isn't in yet) and they are talking to the lady in charge of the Del Mar Fair Grounds. She's talking about the evacuees there...their pets, how great the local businesses have been etc. Lots of places bringing in food to feed those who are there, and Tubby chimes in "hey, will you ask them to save me a Rubios's taco?" It's NOT funny you idiot. These are people who very well may have lost everything. You already told us that you've driven by your house and it's fine...

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. :angry: :censored:

[FormerSanDiegan]

Stay safe everyone! I've been thinking of you all and hoping all of our DC members are safe and sound. We moved out of SD last year and are now living in Columbus, OH. Last night on our news, the lead nightly anchor, Cabot Rea (Jeff's best friend and the guy his son Cabot is named after) was talking about the fires and played a telephone recording from Jeff on the 11 o'clock news. It really sounds beyond comprehension and even worse than the 2003 fires - that's so hard to imagine. Sending hugs and prayers out to everyone in SD County and actually in all S. Calif. right now. Please keep updating and let us out-of-towners know how you are.

[texasmommy]

Ok...NOW I'm ticked.

Listening to J/J (Jeff isn't in yet) and they are talking to the lady in charge of the Del Mar Fair Grounds. She's talking about the evacuees there...their pets, how great the local businesses have been etc. Lots of places bringing in food to feed those who are there, and Tubby chimes in "hey, will you ask them to save me a Rubios's taco?" It's NOT funny you idiot. These are people who very well may have lost everything. You already told us that you've driven by your house and it's fine...

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
__________________


Let's get him SDGirl87!!!

[JuJuBoo83]

Does anyone know anything about Fallbrook? My Mom has been evacuated and is safe at the evac site, but we are very concerned for her house

SDGirl87. If you need some info on the fire in Fallbrook, here is a link.
www.thevillagenews.com
They update somewhat regularly with what's going on in Fallbrook. So far all I know is that the Valley Oaks mobile home park is pretty much destroyed, as well as the Pala Mesa Resort.

[Alpinemaps]

Getting up and going here. We were evacuated yesterday. Not positive if we can get into our place today. So far, it looks like everything is okay with our house, just from what I can gather online.

Everyone else stay safe. surfin_texan, I'm glad to hear your husband is coming home.

[texasmommy]

Tuesday October 23, 2007 4:48am:

I fell asleep in Santee off of Mast at Michelle's sister's house. Last night you could walk outside in Santee and you couldn't tell that San Diego was on fire. There wasn't that "smell" of the fire anywhere near Santee. Well, that was last night. This morning I woke up at 3:09am and went outside to get my bag of clothes out of my car. The smell that wasn't there last night was there now and then I looked up towards the south and youi can see the enormous fire on Mount Miguel that wasn't there last night. It was somewhere towards the Jamacha area or 125 area. I went back in the house and woke up Michelle and her sister Shawna and Jeremy and they all looked out the window and were just shocked. Immediately, they started to make plans and called the other sisters and plans to go to the radio station later in case they have to evacuate.

I left Santee this morning around 4:15am and had an urge to go to my house in Rancho Penasquitos. For about 8 miles on the freeway going North on 15, I was the only one on the freeway going both ways. It was the strangest feeling I have ever felt. I go down in to PQ and it was like I was NOT suppose to be there. It was like I was going to check on my home, but it was so surreal that it didn't feel like I was going home, it felt as if I was visiting a place I've never been before. It was just odd.

I get to my house and open the garage and I walk in and it was just very awkward to walk into my own home after evacuating 12 hours earlier.

I need to call my sister's and to go over the plans again, just in case we have to evacuate my mom and Auntie Ding. A lot of stuff would have to happen to evacuate Chula Vista. I feel my mom is in the safe zone of San Diego, BUT THEN AGAIN, I thought Santee was last night as well.

[surfing_texan]

Tuesday October 23, 2007 4:48am:

I fell asleep in Santee off of Mast at Michelle's sister's house. Last night you could walk outside in Santee and you couldn't tell that San Diego was on fire. There wasn't that "smell" of the fire anywhere near Santee. Well, that was last night. This morning I woke up at 3:09am and went outside to get my bag of clothes out of my car. The smell that wasn't there last night was there now and then I looked up towards the south and youi can see the enormous fire on Mount Miguel that wasn't there last night. It was somewhere towards the Jamacha area or 125 area. I went back in the house and woke up Michelle and her sister Shawna and Jeremy and they all looked out the window and were just shocked. Immediately, they started to make plans and called the other sisters and plans to go to the radio station later in case they have to evacuate.

I left Santee this morning around 4:15am and had an urge to go to my house in Rancho Penasquitos. For about 8 miles on the freeway going North on 15, I was the only one on the freeway going both ways. It was the strangest feeling I have ever felt. I go down in to PQ and it was like I was NOT suppose to be there. It was like I was going to check on my home, but it was so surreal that it didn't feel like I was going home, it felt as if I was visiting a place I've never been before. It was just odd.

I get to my house and open the garage and I walk in and it was just very awkward to walk into my own home after evacuating 12 hours earlier.

I need to call my sister's and to go over the plans again, just in case we have to evacuate my mom and Auntie Ding. A lot of stuff would have to happen to evacuate Chula Vista. I feel my mom is in the safe zone of San Diego, BUT THEN AGAIN, I thought Santee was last night as well.

What a dense jacka$$. Maybe the roads were empty because the non-big deals of San Diego actually listen when officials tell us to stay off the major freeways unless it is for an emergency.

[SDGirl87]

GOOD NEWS!! My Mom's house is still standing! We don't know what condition it's in, but they called their answering machine from the Red Cross Shelter this morning...and it PICKED UP!!! That means that there is still power AND an answering machine that works. I'm so relieved. I wish this was everyone's story...but I know it won't be.

[SDGirl87]

HOLY COW!!! New evacuations: EVERYONE south of Main Street to the Border in Chula Vista. VOLUNTARY but geeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzze!!!

In the Witch fire: all areas East of 805, West of Alter Rd...voluntary evac.

That's a lot of people! Holy smokes (no pun intended). Go to Qualcomm Stadium.

[surfing_texan]

HOLY COW!!! New evacuations: EVERYONE south of Main Street to the Border in Chula Vista. VOLUNTARY but geeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzze!!!

In the Witch fire: all areas East of 805, West of Alter Rd...voluntary evac.

That's a lot of people! Holy smokes (no pun intended). Go to Qualcomm Stadium.


Where is Alter Rd?

[eyeseeyou]

Anyone know about 15? I am stuck up by Pechanga, and want to head home to San Marcos...its safe there. Any other routes anyone knows of? Maybe heading north somewhere to somewhere else to the 5? Sorry...I am tired.....ANy advice would be great.

[surfing_texan]

If 76 W is open you could take that to the 101 or the 5 and go E on Palomar Airport Road until it turns into San Marcos Blvd

[surfing_texan]

I just booked my kids and mother in law on a flight out of here this morning to TX but it got me thinking...if the fires started jumping and burning freeways and God forbid any of these fires merge..how in the world would they evacuate people, and where would they send us?

[SDGirl87]

Where is Alter Rd?

Somewhere in Chula Vista I think, because that's the area they were talking about. I may have the street name a bit wrong, but that's close (I think??)

[O.B.ehave!]

Mornin' Everyone.
Tex--she meant to say ALTA Road. Not Alter.

[SDGirl87]

Mornin' Everyone.
Tex--she meant to say ALTA Road. Not Alter.

I knew it was SOMETHING like that :) Thanks O.B.ehave! :cheers:

[O.B.ehave!]

Happy to help, SDGirl87. Glad to have all you guys to check in with. :)

[MeowKat]

Surfing Tex, glad to hear that the contractions have minimized and that you are with your family.

Jake, sorry for your loss, your attitude is an inspiration to us all.

[texasmommy]

Surfing Texan? Where in Texas are they going? If I am near I can help if need be. Do you have an ETA on your hubby?

[Carol]

is Escondido still in danger? I realize at this point most of the county is in danger, but have they said anything specific? Some people in the lodge here think thier house up there has been damaged and they couldnt get their pets out

We are in escondido, and everything seems to be going good! However I think that Bear Valley and 78 are still shut down.

[MomCat]

ok, just a quick rant here, I'm so freakin' sick of seeing and hearing the media talk about how expensive some of the burned out or damaged homes are. Who cares? Whether it's a mobile home in Fallbrook or a home in Rancho Santa Fe, it was someone's home, no matter what the value. I live in an apt in Lakeside, but it wouldn't have made the loss any less if we had been burned out.
Jake, I'm so very sorry for your loss.
SurfingTex, glad to hear you're doing better and that your sweetie is heading home!

[eyeseeyou]

On Rock 105.3 Delena is doing all updates for the Mikey Show.

[mamalellie]

Surfing texan, glad to hear you are safe and with your family. Insightjake, sorry to hear about your home.
Hope everyone else is doing OK. We are all sitting tight here in Vista.

[11th Reader]

Just checked in with my parents, they're refusing to evacuate until it becomes mandatory. They're about 1.5 miles away from the new evacuation area in Escondido (Lake Wohlford and Citrus). They're about a mile away from Escondido High and are using the excuse that it's still open as an evacuation site and therefore still safe. I'm so frustrated with them and I can't do much since I'm up here in Seattle.

I'm glad you guys are safe though!

[ElizabethAZ]

Tex, I'm so glad your hubby is coming home and your contractions have stopped.

I am trying to get my parents to come stay with me in AZ, but my dad thinks he has to go to work today. They spent last night in a hotel ballroom on cots. At least this time they knew what to pack when evacuating--last time they wished they had packed differently. Hopefully it won't get to Scripps this time though.

Everyone stay safe. I love seeing all the offers of help among our members--pay attention, LBM and FH--THIS is what family is all about!

[surfing_texan]

Surfing Texan? Where in Texas are they going? If I am near I can help if need be. Do you have an ETA on your hubby?


I wasn't feeling well enough to drive them to the airport myself (I spent the morning in the PX buying just the essentials for the kids and then packing a change of clothes for each and a diaper bag...more clothes and everything else will have to be bought in TX)...so I just said bye to my kids and a Marine thats here with his family is getting them to their flight.

They'll be flying to Dallas, and driving to East Texas...about 130 miles.

ETA as of now is Wednesday night or Thursday morning

[zodiac]

Hey Tex, I'm glad you are in a safe place. How are you feeling today? I wish your kids and MIL a safe trip to Texas. Where are you staying until you hubby gets home?

[11th Reader]

I haven't seen a list of the homes destroyed yet, but here's the partial list that CBS has posted. I don't know RB well, but TJLuv, maybe you know whether these streets are near your house.

Rancho Santa Fe
Camino Selva
6125, 6129, 6131
Rancho Bernardo Area

The following are address located in the 17,000 Block of Valladares Drive: 17616, 17788, 17848, 17635, 17605

Jocatal Court
11686

Cabella Drive:
18013, 17995, 17987, 17961, 11488, 11449

Aliento Court:
11552, 11533, 11523, 11512

Duenda Rd:
11478, 11479, 11469, 11468, 11464, 11458, 11459

Azucar Way:
17885, 17864, 17865, 17816, 17824, 17808

Aquamiel:
21 Homes

Bellechase Circle:
17796, 17792, 17788, 17782, 17776

Tetagnier Circle
12095

Matinal Circle
10667


Escoba Place:
4 Homes

Danza Circle:
11517, 11534, 11537, 11524

Palito Court:
11529, 11536

Alcalda Street:
11476, 11460

Ipai Court
11072

Locksley
18682, 18683, 18689, 18697, 18667, 18666,18658, 18642, 18621

Lancashire Way
18560-18690

Sun Maiden Court
18181, 18187 (mostly destroyed)

Poblado Road
Several condos (La Terraza)

Valladares Drive:
17616, 17788, 17848, 17635, 17605

Moon Song
18285 (mostly destroyed, some items saved)
Poway

Sagewood Drive
13956

Country Day Road:
4 houses


Horizon Court
14326, 14310, 14325, 14342

Twisted Ranch Road
14341, 14366, 14386, 14376

[texasmommy]

I wasn't feeling well enough to drive them to the airport myself (I spent the morning in the PX buying just the essentials for the kids and then packing a change of clothes for each and a diaper bag...more clothes and everything else will have to be bought in TX)...so I just said bye to my kids and a Marine thats here with his family is getting them to their flight.

They'll be flying to Dallas, and driving to East Texas...about 130 miles.

ETA as of now is Wednesday night or Thursday morning
__________________


Oh bummer. We are in San Antonio.. I wish them a safe trip and your husband as well. Just take it easy and get some rest. Your husband will be home in no time.

[11th Reader]

DreamerGal, how's your man doing out there? Have you heard from him yet. I'm sending good thoughts to him and his buddies!

[mamasterls]

Is Poway/Carmel Mtn/RB still evacuated? I work off Camino Del Norte just near Pomerado Rd. I did not go to work thinking maybe it was not a good idea to go.

[11th Reader]

The map on www.cbs8.com has it still listed under the "mandatory evacuation" area. I can't watch the live feed at work though, so I don't know anything further than that. My sister lives off of the 56, and she's still not allowed home due to the Rancho Santa Fe fire, but I would suspect that it's still closed off.

[11th Reader]

This just got updated

POWAY RESIDENTS ALLOWED BACK IN
The following areas have re-opened in Poway, and residents can return to their homes: South of Twin Peaks Road East of Community Road to Tierra Bonita Road on the north and Donard

On the south;

West of Ipava Drive

West and north of Poway Road

[ElizabethAZ]

Thanks 11 for posting the list, but sadly the house I was looking for IS on that list. :(

Why are they not listing addresses in Ramona?

[MissThany]

The houses listed are only the ones that Channel 8 saw burned. I doubt that they were all that near Ramona homes to note which were destroyed and which were not.

[11th Reader]

I'm so sorry to hear that ElizabethAZ!

I think they haven't been able to do a listing for Ramona and most of RB simply because it's just too many. The news stated they're trying to stop the fires first and will do the count later, and the ones they have posted up are the areas the news reporters have gone and seen themselves.

[DreamerGal]

DreamerGal, how's your man doing out there? Have you heard from him yet. I'm sending good thoughts to him and his buddies!

I was able to speak with him this morning. He is very tired. They (those in charge) changed plans around midnight last night, and my guy and his crew had to move their beds to another staging area miles away, so his sleep was severely disrupted. I will not be able to see him today, as they won't be going to Gillespie field. Rather, they will be going right back where they have been, at the tail end of the Harris fire in Potrero (where it initially started). They'll be overhauling, putting out hotspots and mopping up. He seemed disappointed that there were structures they could be saving but they were being sent to mop up, but I told him I don't mind at all that he'll be in a safe place where the fire won't turn around and hurt him! I prefer him to be safe, even if he's frustrated!

He was able to charge his phone for about a hour while eating at a Denny's last night. So, while he's got power, he's conserving and will text me as developments occur.

Thanks for asking. While I am disappointed that I won't be able to see him today, and he is saying he probably won't be released until the weekend, I am glad to know that he's safe. I can't WAIT to be able to see him and take care of him when he returns.

[ElizabethAZ]

Dreamer, tell him how much we all admire and respect what he is doing! Keep us posted!

[O.B.ehave!]

Okay, just heard on News 8 that NOBODY is being allowed back into Poway. That was erroneous info that was reported earlier. Repeat--NOBODY is being allowed back into Poway! :(

[truth seeker]

Hi all, been reading DC for months and finally joined in...guess I'm #121.

My family evacuated yesterday morning from RB and like Jake, our house is on the list.

Thanks to all for the info you have posted and thanks Jake for your eloquent words.

Hope you all stay safe and take care of your families.

[debbiegrrrl]

Hi everyone. I would LOVE to hear just a friendly hello from all of us 1-116 or whatever we are...just to know that we're all ok. That includes Ms. Triangle!! ;-)

#1..checking in and ok.

ps, this will help Trixie...lol

Hi all, #64 here. I actually have 2 locations. My apt is in Clairemont but Im in the process of moving to Chula Vista so Ive got stuff in both places. So far, I think Im ok. The Eastlake fires are pretty far east from me. But the 2003 fire got a block away from me in Clairemont. Im a worry wart. I like to say "Im not a pessimist...just a realist".

[zodiac]

My friends two brothers who have been fighting in Rancho Santa Fe and Lake Hodges area have been told they won't return home for 1-2 weeks! They will be allowed short sleep and shower breaks, but otherwise they will be fighting fires and then cleaning up. Crazy!
Please continue to pray for all the heros. They are doing a wonderful job and there's been very few injuries, thankfully.

[ElizabethAZ]

So sorry about your house, Truth Seeker, but welcome.

[OneKidOneDogMom]

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you that have been evacuted or lost your houses or possessions....and with the firefighters and emergency personnel out there ~ we appreciate all they are doing to keep us safe!

I haven't seen it posted yet so I thought I'd put it out there - all San Diego County schools are closed through Friday. I also know that the Lemon Grove School District has closed schools through Friday, too.

My son had to come to work with me this morning - he's been a trooper and is sitting in the lunchroom playing his Nintendo DS and doing math and spelling worksheets. We'll hopefully only be working half days this week ~ and no one from my company has lost their homes so far (we had 2 coworkers lose houses in the Cedar fires).

You all be careful out there and please post here if you need anything AT ALL ~ we're all in this together!

[Carol]

Is anyone here in Valley Center currently? I would love some information as to what is going on. The news is seriously lacking in this region. Most of my husbands family is up there by old castle rd, and then over by saddleback rd. The house by saddleback has been evac. by reverse 911 calls and CHP coming through the neighborhood. However his father decided not to leave and we are VERY VERY worried about him. He said he would leave if he was in any danger, but wanted to hang back and get everything in order because of the conditions we worry that, he would not leave till it was too late. What a stupid thing to do!

Earlier today we tried to get over to the house using the grade (which is of course closed), deer springs rd, and right off the 15 by hidden meadows (which is of course closed too)His grandmother lives on old castle rd. and we drove over to help his grandmother who just had surgery, but they were not letting ANYONE in, AT ALL. Not to mention the smoke was thick thick thick

[zodiac]

Yeah, I just heard too that ALL schools in the county will be closed for the rest of the week and officals will determine on Saturday if it is safe to return next Monday.
Hope my kids don't kill each other! :boxing:

[Texasgirl]

This website is giving the most detailed info I have been able to find and it refreshes itself whenever there is news: http://sosdfireblog.blogspot.com/

La Mesa-Spring Valley School district is closed for the rest of the week. Staff may have to report on Thurs. or Fri. to help clean the schools.

Still safe in El Cajon although the wind is beginning to stir. The sun is still shining...

[mamasterls]

Carol, that is a very scary situation. I hope your family are all fine.
Truth Seeker, I am so sorry to hear about your house.
The smoke is pretty bad in Vista this morning.

Mayor Sanders says we should stay home today and off the freeways, so I'm staying put. No word from the boss yet today, but he lives in Poway so who knows what is going on with him, anyway.

Surfing _texan, how are you doing today?

[shello]

Wow, no school all week from some kids! Yikes!

Ya know, FH is a turd/idiot/dumba$$ and more. There is nothing going on in Santee. However, Lakeside may soon be a threat. But I cannot believe FH had to wake up everyone at Moochelle's sister's house with his over-reaction. Sheesh.

Since I don't listen to J&J, were they on this am with fire coverage? Was Jeff in Santa Ana for some reason? Were they tooting their own horns about what they are doing for folk? Also, sidenote: where is Kathleen Bade from Channel 8? Did she leave the station?

Be safe all. And sorry to Jake and ElizabethAz for your losses. May you have fond memories.

[surfing_texan]

Carol, that is a very scary situation. I hope your family are all fine.
Truth Seeker, I am so sorry to hear about your house.
The smoke is pretty bad in Vista this morning.

Mayor Sanders says we should stay home today and off the freeways, so I'm staying put. No word from the boss yet today, but he lives in Poway so who knows what is going on with him, anyway.

Surfing _texan, how are you doing today?

I'm trying my best to stay calm and upbeat. I sent my kids with my mother in law to Texas on a flight that left slightly under an hour ago. I'm happy they're going to be safe, and in a place where they can breathe good air..but it makes me uneasy in a sense as well to not have them with me.

Doc ordered me on total bed rest, no more than 2 pillows behind my back. So I'm in bed at the military lodge and my husband ordered me to stay here until he gets back, or they say our area is 100% safe. I'm not having actual contractions right now, but the cramping is getting worse.

But when asked how I am I'm responding with "worse than some, but better than most". I know there are many San Diegans, some of you included, who have suffered great losses, or are displaced, or are facing any number of other problems. My heart goes out to each and every one of you, and right about now God is probably wishing I would take a break and stop talking his ear off.

[TJLuv]

I haven't seen a list of the homes destroyed yet, but here's the partial list that CBS has posted. I don't know RB well, but TJLuv, maybe you know whether these streets are near your house.



Thank you again 11.... Bellechase is about .3 miles away from our home. :(

[SDGirl87]

A friend sent me this link. It's very good

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?uid=103734099241550080511&hl=en&gl=us&ptab=2&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=107592071260393044446.00043d12d7e7e7af51aaa


I heard some of J/J this morning. They were actually down right nice and decent. Jeff was in Santa Ana because that's where he was evacuated to. That's also where my Mom was evacuated to.

I'm so sorry to those who have lost their homes. My heart aches for you. Know that you are being prayed for. I wish there was so much more that I could do.

[mamalellie]

http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/
Here is a great link. Go over to the left side and all cities have a direct link.

[11th Reader]

I can't watch the news live feed at work today, but can anyone tell me if the winds have died down a bit?

[shello]

http://www.sdcountyemergency.com/
Here is a great link. Go over to the left side and all cities have a direct link.

It seems that all agencies are working hard and working well together. Certainly the flow of info has been excellent (although there have been some issues...like Poway is okay/Poway is not okay to go back to. At this writing, i hear it is NOT okay to go back to)

But remember after the Cedar fires 4 years ago everyone was up-in-arms about how it was handled (mishandled is the word!) and officials vowed that things would be improved for the future. I think they have for the most part.

[MissThany]

... and right about now God is probably wishing I would take a break and stop talking his ear off.

The wonderful thing? He doesn't mind it one bit. :)

I am happy to hear the update on your health...as well as knowing your kids are safe. Now you can take care of you. And bedrest - kids = more Drama Club posting time! (I am a bit of a "glass half full" kind of gal.)

For all of you who have suffered such loss, I encourage you to think on the words Jake shared with us earlier. When we re evac-ing, my 4 1/2 year old was beginning to panic a bit. Fire is his biggest fear and he had seen waaay too much of the news.

I told him that we have a very simple way to know that God is taking care of us. I had him hold up his hand and told him to count everyone in our family off on each finger (including the baby on the way.) I told him as long as we have all 5 of us, then we know God is taking care of us. He assigned each one of us a finger (I assured my husband that he got "middle" only because it is tallest) and when my son panics again, all I have to say is "How do we know God is taking care of us?" It seemed to work for him this time around.

Kind of like Trixie asking for us DC Members to all count off! :)

[MissThany]

I can't watch the news live feed at work today, but can anyone tell me if the winds have died down a bit?

I know in La Mesa they seem to have died down. Yesterday I thought trees were coming into my mom's living room with me.

[shello]

I can't watch the news live feed at work today, but can anyone tell me if the winds have died down a bit?

From what I have seen and heard from a few reports and weather casters, yes they have!! But the fire is moving and I am expecting "houseguests" from Lakeside (Eucap. Hills) later today.

[SDGirl87]

On the news right now they are doing a news conference with the Mayor et al. They just said that the winds are intense and that the burning is also intense. The winds are fairly calm near my house (though a bit more breezy than yesterday), but there is A LOT more smoke today. The 2 big fires are Rancho Santa Fe and La Jolla. They are predicting that the 2 fires are going to meet up in the canyon between them this evening and it will be extremely dangerous.

The next 24 hours are critical and volatile. New fires are starting. Challenge is to make sure that your neighborhood is safe, so no one is being allowed back into their homes. They MAY lift some restrictions this afternoon, but very few. Situation is extremely volatile (I'm typing as they're talking). Winds are swirling from a westerly to an easterly direction causing dangerous flareups and fires burning back on themselves.

Chula Vista area: Burn area some 70,000 acres. Current structure totals are about 2000. Winds are light enough that air traffic can be up over Chula Vista. Critical communications are intact and working very well. There are currently 11 major fires in Southern California, 8 of which are in San Diego.

25 air tankers in So Cal now. 9 more on the way to total 34. Mix of Federal, Park Service, State and City air fighters.

[DeeTroit]

All, you are still in my thoughts and Prayers. Jake, as usual you so eloquently state what is in many of our hearts, and what should be in the hearts of others.

Like so many of you, I feel helpless. If I can offer you anything at all, please let me (us) know. We're here to help in whatever capacity we are able to. Surfing Tex I'm so glad to hear that your husband is on the way and that you are safe. Dreamer Gal, your man is in my prayers as well, may he and his men be safe at all times.

My area at present seems to be safe. Other than essentials (water etc) the only things in my car are my family photos (from generations ago)that cannot be replaced. As long as I have my loved ones (two and four legged) with me and know that they are safe, I'm ok. Jake or anyone else that may be "displaced", I'll be happy to share my humble home as long as it remains safe. Be safe everyone.

[SDGirl87]

Read on a church sign in Alabama: God doesn't love all of us. He loves EACH of us.

[SDGirl87]

858-513-2800: hotline set up for people who live in Poway and want to return home. They just announced on the TV that certain parts of Poway WILL be re-populated. They gave the streets but I didn't pay attention. Call that # though. ONLY a small section of Poway...no one else yet.

[Carol]

The 2 big fires are Rancho Santa Fe and La Jolla. They are predicting that the 2 fires are going to meet up in the canyon between them this evening and it will be extremely dangerous.

Just to edit. I do not think that the RSF fire, and the La Jolla fire are going to merge. It is the La Jolla fire, and another fire that are going to merge......right?

[SDGirl87]

Just to edit. I do not think that the RSF fire, and the La Jolla fire are going to merge. It is the La Jolla fire, and another fire that are going to merge......right?


They are saying the Witch Creek Fire (isn't that the RSF fire?) and the La Jolla (Poomacha) fire will merge later today. They just repeated it. :shrug:

[surfing_texan]

When we re evac-ing, my 4 1/2 year old was beginning to panic a bit. Fire is his biggest fear and he had seen waaay too much of the news.

I told him that we have a very simple way to know that God is taking care of us. I had him hold up his hand and told him to count everyone in our family off on each finger (including the baby on the way.) I told him as long as we have all 5 of us, then we know God is taking care of us. He assigned each one of us a finger (I assured my husband that he got "middle" only because it is tallest) and when my son panics again, all I have to say is "How do we know God is taking care of us?" It seemed to work for him this time around.

That is very sweet. I'm sure your husband has nothing to worry about, hahaha. My oldest boy doesn't understand why we can't make the waves come on land and put the fires out. He's also mad at me for not getting on the plane with them...so I know I did the right thing, but boy do I feel like a bad mom

[ashya]

Has anyone heard anything about High Valley in Poway? I've heard reports saying many homes destroyed and others saying none were.

Have seveal close friends in the area and I haven't been able to reach them.

Any info appreciated,

[SadSadSad]

It's maddening that they aren't reporting anything on Ramona. Makes me wonder if they have just given up on the whole town?