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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
I was forced to evacuate my neighborhood.
The entire North County is on fire. The first one started at Camp Pendleton Marine Base. This is the third day of fires with very little of it being contained. The Nuclear Power Plant in Carlsbad has also been affected although currently in a dormant state, it is still vulnerable. Legoland was closed and the school districts are closed along with San Diego State University. It has been super hot here with low humidity. I simply do not understand how it can be so wide spread. Arson is suspected, because some of the fires are miles apart. The Marine Corps is using military assets to squelch fires here and there, but San Diego is utter chaos at the moment. I don't know if I will have a home to return to, but I'm thankful for my life and health. I also wished that we could set-up a program for those willing to share a bed or room with those affected to rest their heads etc...some kind of list, if you will so folks don't have to shell out money for hotel rooms etc...a sort of craigslist for "Couch Surfers" until we can sort this mess out. |
mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Stay safe, Israel. And keep us posted about how you're doing.
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magicalaurie Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2962 Posts |
Take care, Israel. Best wishes.
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MagicBus Inner circle Kalamazoo, Michigan 2869 Posts |
Sad to hear for sure. My wife's nephews Serge and Neiko run a cigar & wine place in SD (Excalibur?)- they are probably out giving away cigars to the firefighters- great wonderful guys and I miss them. They I'm sure have University of Michigan football stuff in their establishment someplace. When I was last in SD visiting my wife's sister, the beauty of that city is absolutely off the charts. My brother's son is a Marine currently stationed at Camp Pendleton- he is probably in the thick of it knowing him- absolutely fearless. As above, stay safe!
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Tom Jorgenson Inner circle LOOSE ANGLES, CALIFORNIA 4451 Posts |
Stay safe, Israel.
We dance an invisible dance to music they cannot hear.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
Good luck Israel.
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
Tommy |
Daryl -the other brother Special user Chicago 594 Posts |
We are thinking of you. Stay safe.
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lunatik Inner circle 3222 Posts |
Good luck and stay safe. We had to deal with the same thing 2 years in a row. I wish they'd catch the idiot.
"Don't let your Dreams become Fantasies"
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
Fire fighters have made progress aided by calmer winds they said here on the news but it still looked bad from the film they showed. They said "dozens" of different fires seemed to start at the same time wide apart. Which sounds like arson to me but I don't know how they could do that. Timed devices perhaps. Mind you I guess once one starts it can jump quickly in high winds from one place to another. Anyhow good to your people and the fighters.
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
Tommy |
Magnus Eisengrim Inner circle Sulla placed heads on 1053 Posts |
Stay cool and be safe.
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity.--Yeats |
Chrystal Inner circle Canada/France 1552 Posts |
I'm so sorry you are going through this. Stay safe and thoughts go out to all those affected by this horrible disaster.
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
Thanks so very much everyone. Your words really mean much to me.
A dear friend has offered me a place in her home until we are able to return. I hadn't seen her in a few months, so it's a real treat to catch up with her, with an extended sleepover. Sadly, my home received a red tag and is no longer habitable. I am not allowed to even scrounge through the wet burned mess to collect anything salvageable, but there are roving patrols in the area to discourage looting, which has not occurred thus far thankfully. Many didn't wish to leave, but either die in the smoke/fire or face arrest for non-compliance. I along with many wonderful neighbors helped folks to move animals, mostly horses to a safe area until we could load them up on trailers to haul them away from the area. It was quite surreal as folks were scrambling to either save valuables such as automobiles and family heirlooms...it was like a scene from Armageddon. One neighbor had five automobiles and was asking for help driving them away. I certainly didn't offer, it didn't seem like a priority to me. Please forgive me. The local hotels are offering discounts on rooms and a few gymnasiums have opened up areas with sleeping accommodations for those whom are unable to afford other arrangements or make travel arrangements. I am most thankful for the many emergency responders and firefighters who are still battling this fire in this unusually hot weather as well. They are genuine heroes! |
Chrystal Inner circle Canada/France 1552 Posts |
I am speechless that you have endured so much and pray you and your neighbors find the strength to overcome the the things you have lost.
Know you have friends here. |
Cliffg37 Inner circle Long Beach, CA 2491 Posts |
I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. I wish you and your family the best. All those in the area, affected or not are in my prayers.
Magic is like Science,
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Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
Three more fires started at Camp Pendleton and Escondido and parts of Encinitas are the main focus at the time. A suspect was apprehended, but most of us suspect that there were more than just one individual arsonist. They let us return to our neighborhood, but there isn't much to return to. Most of the homes on our block also had red tags. The city is going to waive the re-build fees. The roving patrols have mostly moved on to their regular duties. I was tired of being tied to my "stuff" but this isn't exactly what I had in mind. All of my magic equipment, dvds, memorabilia, were lost, except for a closeup kit that I grabbed along with my laptop and documents. I did recover the sterling silver dinnerware set. My friends I thank you for the private messages in addition to the well wishes here. I am now officially homeless...WOW! In a strange way I draw comfort that I'm not the only one struggling. Hundreds in the area are going through the same thing. It's going to take time, but I can only shake my head at the moment as the fires continue to rage now heading into day five. I am thankful for my health. I rarely drink these days, but scotch has been my friend this weekend as I watch documentaries on Youtube. |
JoeJoe Inner circle Myrtle Beach 1915 Posts |
Devious - I don't know what to say, speechless. Wishing you the best.
-JoeJoe
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Bob1Dog Inner circle Wife: It's me or this houseful of 1159 Posts |
Same here brother. Prayers your way. I can't imagine losing my home and possessions. Even with insurance, some things just can't be replaced. Hang in there and keep us posted.
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums. |
stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Talk about taking a few punches in the last couple of years!
You're doing all right, Israel. Hang in there. |
Devious Inner circle 2120 Posts |
All of the fires are now squelched as of last night.
In addition, The Allstate Insurance Claims Adjustors were pretty expedient and fairly efficient. All of the firefighters sure deserve much credit in spite of the property damage. They did what they could since the fires were moving very quickly due to the high Santa Ana winds. I am planning a nice little vacation since I don't plan to rebuild. I'm going to downsize my life. I met a nice gal named Noel who looks like a young Farah Fawcett due to this incident. A second date is planned for this Thursday. I thank my friends here for your concern, I sincerely "Due." |
ed rhodes Inner circle Rhode Island 2885 Posts |
California is now under control and Arizona flare up! Wow!
"...and if you're too afraid of goin' astray, you won't go anywhere." - Granny Weatherwax
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