We made it through the fire!

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After a mandatory evacuation (I didn't leave) the Crossy's and I are alright!
Barely had time to send the boys off with the important stuff much less save the Crossfires. Glad the air tankers bombed the hell outta the flames that were threatening the homes in our area! Came within 1/3 of a mile from us.

 

Good to hear the Crossy's, house, and family are all fine.

 

Thanks Bob.
It was really quite an experience. I was at work and found out that the fire had spread and I left work only to find that most roads into my area were blocked because of the fire. Finally got home and got the boys out (my most prized possessions) and decided to ignore orders to evacuate to see if I might be able to save everything else. Was treated to a fantastic air show (while avoiding the cops) from the tanker crews flying rooftop high to save our area of town.

Really makes you stop and think what could have happened. Glad we are ok and glad I can share this with you folks.

 

Very Glad to hear that everything is OK .... and everyone safe ......

Be truthful now ..... didn't even a "little" BLACK soot get on the BLUE ? Maybe its natures way of trying to change the color? Just Sayin .......

Repeating ..... Glad to hear everything OK .... Regards, Howard

 

Thank God you and your family made it thru OK.

 

That is some scary stuff for sure. I'm glad that you are alright.

 

That is one scary story! I share the relief that you made it through ok - I hope you never have to experience that again! Alicia

 

The most important thing is that you and your sons are safe!

 

DJ, VERY glad to hear that you and the family are all fine.... even the 'extended' family.....

 

Nope! She was in the garage. If things had gone bad that would of been her final resting place.

 

DJ. Any more luck, and I will come for a visit.....lol.....glad you made it through, and the boys were safe...I'd have done the same thing....

 

For many years I thought it would be kewl to live in the middle of a forest ... but a couple of goons sharing a cigarette convinced me otherwise

FWIW, the Wallow Fire has its own Facebook page here. You don't even need to log in to see it in all its vainglory.

 

Glad to hear that you, the family and your babies are ok. Stay safe my friend.

 

Wow that was way too close. Glad all are ok!

 

It's BAAAAAAAAAACK!

Neighbors have already evacuated. I stayed and watched as the south side of town burned (photo). Winds were too high for the tankers to get airborne so it just burned. Terrible.

Spent my father's day putting a sprinkler system on top of the house. Had too many sprinklers and not enough water pressure. Made some adjustments and now it looks like if needed, it will work.
Bet the neighbors think I'm nuts!

 

Man DJ, that is something else. So glad y'all are fine, so many folks aren't. Mark

 

Glad it all worked out for you. You are a braver man than I. I would have grabbed my favorite ride, thrown some of my favorite things in the trunk and beat feet.

 

Man I'm watching this thing on TV right now. The shot that Fox news just showed looks exactly like the one you posted. Is Fox news sit'n in your front yard? My thoughts are with you. I hope all works out for you and yours. Stay Safe, no sense in risk'n your life for stuff!!

Oh I almost forgot, nice idea for the sprinkler system. Looks professional. You mite want to patient that thing!

 

I give you an A for your survival instincts D J. I would do the same thing to protect everything I worked for over many yrs. Be praying for you here. Good Luck

 

Glad to hear you and family are okay. Pretty intense fire.