On 5/24/2015 7:57 PM, Cheri wrote:
>
> "Cabrito del Bosque" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 5/24/2015 6:51 PM, Nellie wrote:
>>> On Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 3:32:44 AM UTC-7, Ophelia wrote:
>>>> I have noticed several people here mention California. We have had
>>>> a lot of
>>>> stuff on tv about the lack of water there. We were shown the huge
>>>> reservoirs with very little water in them. They were showing how
>>>> people
>>>> with lush grass and full swimming pools were being demonised.
>>>>
>>>> Is anyone here affected? It sounds very frightening!
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/
>>>
>>>
>>> We are very affected here in the SFBayArea. Starting June 1, we will
>>> be rationed with a warning for the first infraction, a small fine for
>>> the second and a heavy-duty one for the third.
>>>
>>> Our family has been doing all that we can, but I will not compromise
>>> health, safety, or cleanliness (as if anyone would) It's tough
>>> because being the eternal optimist, I planted several things last
>>> Autumn thinking that 'yes indeedy we would have rain.' In January, I
>>> planted three rose bushes. Now I am committed to these living things
>>> I plan to save water on household chores and use what I have left
>>> of our ration on the outdoors.
>>>
>>> It is disheartening to see the golf courses all nice and green. My DH
>>> and I went to Sacramento last week and passed through agricultural
>>> country. I was shocked to see the new plantings everywhere;
>>> grapevines, of course, but also trees, lots of them, possibly almond;
>>> I couldn't tell from the car.
>>>
>>> It is sad to think about the animals that will have to do with less
>>> food because there will not be enough water for their hay or whatever
>>> else they eat. This happened the last time we had this severe of a
>>> drought and it was awful to read about.
>>>
>>> Other than the water issue there is the horrendously real danger of
>>> fire. That is very scary. You will be reading about that soon.
>>>
>>> Nellie
>>>
>>
>>
>> I recall some years back when it burned into Oakland and Berkely too,
>> iirc.
>>
>> Scary indeed.
>
> Yes, that was truly awful.
>
> Cherei


What was 'interesting' was to see which homes survived close flames.

Stucco rules.