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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    brianlux said:

    hedonist said:

    Wow. If true, what a sick fuck.

    latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-arson-arrest-king-fire-northern-california-20140918-story.html

    Definitely! It blows my mind some of the sick things some people do.
    The other thing that drives me up the wall is people spreading rumors. There was a rumor going on around town today in Placerville that the fire was started by- get a load of this shit- Green Peace!! Unfuckingbelievable that people would believe this in the first place or that they would hear this and go around saying it like it was true before looking into it. I really hate it when people spread malicious gossip like this.

    Some people, for whatever reason, suck that shit up - they thrive on it. And then spread it.

    (tiny sidenote, but I read something today about Jack White railing against Rolling Stone, well Jann Wenner, and its gossipy turn. That that tactic is profitable chips away at the part of me that isn't cynical)

    Anyway, I keep my good thoughts for those communities, for all in and around them.



  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    Its almost impossible to fight that kind of fast moving fire. Those fireman need humidity. That's the best way to slow that thing down enough so those guys can get ahead of that thing.

    Stay safe everyone.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,668
    Last-12-Exit said:

    Its almost impossible to fight that kind of fast moving fire. Those fireman need humidity. That's the best way to slow that thing down enough so those guys can get ahead of that thing.

    Stay safe everyone.

    We're getting a little help from the weather this evening- no rain but some clouds and increased humidity.

    Those guys and ladies out there doing that super hard work are amazing folks. Total respect for them and what they do.

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,668
    edited September 2014
    Dang! It's getting hard to breathe around here. In Placerville, we're at something like 5 times the unhealthy zone for air. Augh- taking up smoking again. Pine Longs, Fir Menthols.

    Our fire fighter dudes and ladies are awesome and we now have folks from states far away out here helping. I went past the staging area for the fire fighting units and it blew my mind- I've never seen so much heavy equipment in one place and many, many more are in the field. And yet still only 10% containment.

    What has me perplexed is looking at the CalFire site and other sites listing "no structures lost", yet I know for a fact that several houses have burned. They've been showing them and the owners (some who look familiar- probably customers) in tears talking about their lost homes. Our county fair grounds are housing large numbers of domestic animals. The air looks very foggy and today I thought there was some cloud mixed with smoke but, no it's 100% smoke. Still only 10% containment and they're saying weeks, maybe months before containment.

    The cost of fighting this fire is $5 million PER DAY! All likely due to the arsonist in custody. :-(

    Edit: sorry- suspected arsonist.
    Post edited by brianlux on
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    edited September 2014
    You just need one day where the humidity climbs in the 80's combined with a slight wind shift and those guys should be able to get that fire from 10% to about 50% contained.

    I really hope you get it soon. The longer those fireman are out there, the more dangerous it becomes. Fatigue combined with frustration is a bad recipe for disaster. Those wild land firefighters are some of the toughest dudes in the country.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,668
    Last-12-Exit said:

    You just need one day where the humidity climbs in the 80's combined with a slight wind shift and those guys should be able to get that fire from 10% to about 50% contained.

    I really hope you get it soon. The longer those fireman are out there, the more dangerous it becomes. Fatigue combined with frustration is a bad recipe for disaster. Those wild land firefighters are some of the toughest dudes in the country.

    My respect for those guys and gals runs deep. Man, that's some tough work. If I recall correctly, you've don't fore work, right? Quite a calling, that's for sure. We are getting some increased moisture but also the threat of thunder and lightning and word has it they don't know which way it will go- rain/good, lightning/not-good. Cooler temps this today and this evening though has to at least helping these guys a bit. Big thumbs up to these good folks!



    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    edited September 2014
    brianlux said:

    Last-12-Exit said:

    You just need one day where the humidity climbs in the 80's combined with a slight wind shift and those guys should be able to get that fire from 10% to about 50% contained.

    I really hope you get it soon. The longer those fireman are out there, the more dangerous it becomes. Fatigue combined with frustration is a bad recipe for disaster. Those wild land firefighters are some of the toughest dudes in the country.

    My respect for those guys and gals runs deep. Man, that's some tough work. If I recall correctly, YOU'VE DON'T FORE WORK, RIGHT? Quite a calling, that's for sure. We are getting some increased moisture but also the threat of thunder and lightning and word has it they don't know which way it will go- rain/good, lightning/not-good. Cooler temps this today and this evening though has to at least helping these guys a bit. Big thumbs up to these good folks!



    I'm not sure what you are asking, but if you're asking if I'm a firefighter, yes. I'm the assistant chief at my volunteer fire department. I began volunteering September 12, 2002. I was to much of a sissy to enlist after 9/11 but I felt the need to help somehow.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,668
    edited September 2014
    Last-12-Exit said:

    brianlux said:

    Last-12-Exit said:

    You just need one day where the humidity climbs in the 80's combined with a slight wind shift and those guys should be able to get that fire from 10% to about 50% contained.

    I really hope you get it soon. The longer those fireman are out there, the more dangerous it becomes. Fatigue combined with frustration is a bad recipe for disaster. Those wild land firefighters are some of the toughest dudes in the country.

    My respect for those guys and gals runs deep. Man, that's some tough work. If I recall correctly, YOU'VE DON'T FORE WORK, RIGHT? Quite a calling, that's for sure. We are getting some increased moisture but also the threat of thunder and lightning and word has it they don't know which way it will go- rain/good, lightning/not-good. Cooler temps this today and this evening though has to at least helping these guys a bit. Big thumbs up to these good folks!



    I'm not sure what you are asking, but if you're asking if I'm a firefighter, yes. I'm the assistant chief at my volunteer fire department. I began volunteering September 12, 2002. I was to much of a sissy to enlist after 9/11 but I felt the need to help somehow.
    Yes, I was pretty sure you had previously said something about being a firefighter or working with your fire department. Nobody who helps fight fires or assists their fire department is a sissy. Good job, man!

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    You guys just can't catch a break in California. First, you can't get any rain. Now you guys are dodging mudslides. Whatever happened to the afternoon thunderstorm?
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    It's like it's all or none here! Fortunately where we are isn't prone to flooding or slides, but so many have had to evacuate.

    Just took this - the thing that looks like a flying dragon is the fucker of a cell that seems to be making a retreat.
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  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Hedo,My assistant is from Cali.Born and raised so I hear about how Cali is the greatest ,but It still freaks me out how you guys react to a little rain.Shit we call that an afternoon thunderstorm.lol
    Anyhow stay safe.
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    I learned about afternoon thunderstorms when we went to Columbus to visit his family.

    Holy shit! LA would come to a standstill :D
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,668
    Crazy how hard that storm hit SO. CAL. The rain's just been a weak piss for a couple of days up here in the foothills between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Glad to have gotten some rain but we sure need more!

    Stay safe down there, H.!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    https://youtube.com/watch?v=4DL4oPlmfLk

    When we see a rain shower in south Florida you Los Angeles Cali folk see this.lol
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    In an unrelated bit of LA pop culture.I was watching E.T (movie) last night as I always like to take a trip back since those kids were our generation and I forever associate my ideal view of the 80s suburbs with that area they were riding bikes/living in during the movie.I looked it up and it is the Porter Ranch area.Is it a nice area still today?Is it still the same?
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,668
    rr165892 said:

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=4DL4oPlmfLk

    When we see a rain shower in south Florida you Los Angeles Cali folk see this.lol

    Run for your LIIIIIIIIIIIIVES! Hahaha! Cracked me up, rr!!

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Then mission accomplished Bri !
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Just beautiful here today! I think we're done with the "storm" for now.

    rr, I don't think I've ever been there, but I know exactly what you mean...I'd probably put the neighborhood of Poltergeist in there too.
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    hedonist said:

    Just beautiful here today! I think we're done with the "storm" for now.

    rr, I don't think I've ever been there, but I know exactly what you mean...I'd probably put the neighborhood of Poltergeist in there too.

    Yes,yes,yes we are on the same wavelength exactly.Do you remember the name of the housing development in poltergeist?
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    rr165892 said:

    hedonist said:

    Just beautiful here today! I think we're done with the "storm" for now.

    rr, I don't think I've ever been there, but I know exactly what you mean...I'd probably put the neighborhood of Poltergeist in there too.

    Yes,yes,yes we are on the same wavelength exactly.Do you remember the name of the housing development in poltergeist?
    I looked it up - Simi Valley (another area I haven't visited!). Similar suburbia there and I believe an area with many police officers within the population.

    Places like that make me want to be a kid again (well, maybe just for an hour or three :D)

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