On 5/24/2015 11:04 PM, Cheri wrote:
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> "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!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> 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.
>
> 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


I saw that video too - seared into my mind.

So sad.

Lives just incinerated.

Damn.