"Cabrito del Bosque" > wrote in message
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> On 5/24/2015 7:57 PM, Cheri wrote:
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>> "Cabrito del Bosque" > wrote in message
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>>> 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!
>>>>>
>>>>> --
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>>>>
>>>> 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
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>
> What was 'interesting' was to see which homes survived close flames.
>
> Stucco rules.

I remember one house particularly, it just kept hanging on, until it didn't.
They kept coming back to it and the whole scene was just surreal.

Cheri