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mrreindeer
08-28-2009, 01:54 PM
Well, this one hit close to home...really close.
39 weeks pregnant mrsreindeer and I are right now watching helicopters out the back of our house pick up water from the ocean to use to continue fighting the fire in Rancho Palos Verdes.
It started last night at 8pm and we heard planes & copters out our bedroom window and it was keepin' me from my beauty sleep.
Then we got a text from a friend who was asking if we were okay.
At first, I thought it was F.A.T. (you know who you are).
But I thought it best to turn on the local news to find out that there was a wildfire burning out of control very nearby.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fire-heat-28-2009aug28,0,7287106.story
This pic was taken at the end of our street: http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2009-08/48915395.jpg
Residents of Cartier Drive in Rancho Palos Verdes watch as a helicopter, right, makes a water run at a brush fire in the Portuguese Bend area. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times / August 27, 2009)
They evacuated 2,000 folks in our area, including those who live on the main street that backs into our neighborhood.
The good thing is that this one's 70% contained due to the tremendous efforts of the L.A. County Fire Dept., the 'Apocalypse Now'-style aerial assualt and remarkably low winds, but there are 3 more fires burning right now in the Los Angeles area.
I hope the rest of you Angelenos are good & safe! We missed this one but I know a lot of folks out there are hurtin'.
Thoughts & prayers going out to anyone affected by this latest round of fires, even you Trojans! :)
Scottw
08-28-2009, 02:04 PM
Holy **** David, if you need anything at all, let me know. Take care of the Mrs and little reindeer.
mrreindeer
08-28-2009, 02:10 PM
Holy **** David, if you need anything at all, let me know. Take care of the Mrs and little reindeer.
thank you bro, just what we needed right????
but everything A-OK, for us anyway.
Mugen910
08-28-2009, 02:10 PM
Holy **** David, if you need anything at all, let me know. Take care of the Mrs and little reindeer.
:tpd:
that is scary dude!
mrreindeer
08-28-2009, 02:12 PM
This pic was taken at the end of our street:
http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2009-08/48915395.jpg
Residents of Cartier Drive in Rancho Palos Verdes watch as a helicopter, right, makes a water run at a brush fire in the Portuguese Bend area. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times / August 27, 2009)
I'm taking a closer look at that so-called 'HELICOPTER' in the pic and it turns out we were worse off than we thought...that's no 'helicopter', that's a freakin' alien spaceship! We were attacked, I knew it!
hotreds
08-28-2009, 02:12 PM
Wow! Scary stuff. Prayers sent for a speedy and happy resolution! Y'all take care of yourselves out there!
galaga
08-28-2009, 02:13 PM
Hang in there.
Steve
08-28-2009, 02:14 PM
Reentry (or actually entry, as the case may be) probably started the fire. :ss
Seriously, be careful. Thoughts and prayers to ya!
I'm taking a closer look at that so-called 'HELICOPTER' in the pic and it turns out we were worse off than we thought...that's no 'helicopter', that's a freakin' alien spaceship! We were attacked, I knew it!
Skywalker
08-28-2009, 02:15 PM
Prayers and good thoughts sent!!!
Steve
08-28-2009, 02:16 PM
Congrats by the way!!! :tu
39 weeks pregnant mrsreindeer...
King James
08-28-2009, 02:17 PM
Stay safe everyone out in cali!
mrreindeer
08-28-2009, 02:32 PM
Thanks so much guys!
Reentry (or actually entry, as the case may be) probably started the fire. :ss
:r:r
MarkinAZ
08-28-2009, 02:41 PM
Thoughts & prayers going out to anyone affected by this latest round of fires, even you Trojans! :)
Main thing is you and the new family are gonna be ok thank goodness...
We also have fires burning in the Azusa, La Canada/Flintridge area' as well and we all are thinking positive thoughts for these folks...
mrreindeer
08-28-2009, 02:43 PM
We also have fires burning in the Azusa, La Canada/Flintridge area' as well and we all are thinking positive thoughts for these folks...
Absolutely man...seriously, our mortgages should be much lower to put us through this sh!t every year!
Steve
08-28-2009, 02:44 PM
Ya'll be careful over there! No roasting marshmellows!
Seriously, stay safe.
mrreindeer
08-28-2009, 02:50 PM
Ya'll be careful over there! No roasting marshmellows!
Seriously, stay safe.
Thanks!
and hey, that's not a bad idea....anybody have some stay puft?
http://www.dasgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/ghostbusters_staypuft_.jpg
Steve
08-28-2009, 02:51 PM
:tu:ss
Thanks!
and hey, that's not a bad idea....anybody have some stay puft?
http://www.dasgamer.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/ghostbusters_staypuft_.jpg
Savor the Stick
08-28-2009, 03:37 PM
Hey Buddy we are keeping you, Amy, and the little reindeer in prayer looks like you dodged this one.
God's Blessings on you guys.:):tu
K
BlackDog
08-28-2009, 03:42 PM
HOLY COW! I hope you continue to be safe, and wish the best for your neighbors. That's terrible!
Kreth
08-28-2009, 03:50 PM
I hope everything turns out alright for you. On the bright side, should your lighters run dry, you know where you can light up a smoke in a pinch... :ss
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Steve
08-28-2009, 03:56 PM
:r
I hope everything turns out alright for you. On the bright side, should your lighters run dry, you know where you can light up a smoke in a pinch... :ss
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Scottw
08-28-2009, 08:31 PM
I'm taking a closer look at that so-called 'HELICOPTER' in the pic and it turns out we were worse off than we thought...that's no 'helicopter', that's a freakin' alien spaceship! We were attacked, I knew it!
They are coming to take you back to the Planet "Nutsack". They knew they left you behind, this is a sign.
SmokeyJoe
08-28-2009, 08:38 PM
Stay safe, bro. Fire is nothin' to play with... God bless you and your family... and all our SoCal brethren.
bobarian
08-28-2009, 10:09 PM
Stay safe David, lets pray that the winds die down and those brave firefighters get it done.
kaisersozei
08-29-2009, 06:26 AM
What is it with your neighborhood and helicopters? :D
Sheesh, bro, stay safe from those fires and good luck in the countdown!
mrreindeer
08-31-2009, 07:44 AM
Thanks guys!
I hope everything turns out alright for you. On the bright side, should your lighters run dry, you know where you can light up a smoke in a pinch... :ss
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:r:r
They are coming to take you back to the Planet "Nutsack". They knew they left you behind, this is a sign.
Hahahaa, totally. :r
Scothew
08-31-2009, 08:21 AM
Stay safe and cool.
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