Nancy
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I have been watching the news about the fires in Arizona, and was wondering if everyone is OK there.
How is everyone in Arizona
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Ross
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I knew nothing about the fires until seeing the news last night. Arizona people please check in and tell us how your doing. I'm wondering if my Uncle is alright. I haven't been able to get ahold of him for years now and he lives in the fire area.
My neighbors in AZ....
My neighbors in AZ....
I was in Phoenix over the weekend. It was 110 degrees and a little windy. (bad news for fighting fires) I heard on the radio that the fire near Tucson had totally destroyed one little town and burned over 200 houses. Ouchie. And it was still zero percent contained at that time (I'm not sure now). As we were driving home we saw where there had been a huge fire near Winslow, AZ too. Trees were still smoking. Scary stuff. I talked to Christina in the chat room yesterday... she is in no danger from the fires.
Rossman, who you been playing 'cowboys & Indians' with?
You know they actually thought I was YOU in chat on Sunday. lol
My neighbors in AZ....
I was in Phoenix over the weekend. It was 110 degrees and a little windy. (bad news for fighting fires) I heard on the radio that the fire near Tucson had totally destroyed one little town and burned over 200 houses. Ouchie. And it was still zero percent contained at that time (I'm not sure now). As we were driving home we saw where there had been a huge fire near Winslow, AZ too. Trees were still smoking. Scary stuff. I talked to Christina in the chat room yesterday... she is in no danger from the fires.
Rossman, who you been playing 'cowboys & Indians' with?
You know they actually thought I was YOU in chat on Sunday. lol
Ross
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Cool! Now I get blamed for things when I'm not even around. Must be doing something right.
Hi, and thanks for enquiring about us in AZ.
No, Pam, Joni and I are not in any danger, unless the fire comes down the mountain. The fires are raging in the mountains just North of Tucson. I can clearly see the plumes of smoke from my backyard, and in the evening when dark we can see the flames.
Tucson's beautiful city lies in a valley surrounded by mountains, and to the North are the Santa Catalina Mountains. Mount Lemon is also located there, and the little village of Summerhaven was located on Mount Lemon. It was completely burned down last week and some 260 homes are lost as of today. Summerhaven was a thriving tourist town with cute little antique shops, boutiques, sandwichshops, bed and breakfast places and yummy little restaurants. This village was also a ski haven for people during the winter when we at times do get snow. All that is gone now, so a tremendous loss for all those people. Many people lived on the mountain year round or had a second home to escape the heat during the hot summer months.
We often would go to Mount Lemon for a day of picknick and for the kids to play. It is about 20 degrees cooler in the summer, so a nice place to get away from it all.
This is something awful, and they still don't have the fire under control. Today the forecast calls again for 'gusting' winds, so there is no stopping it right now. We need rain people, send some from where you are.
The firefighters appreciate all your prayers.
No, Pam, Joni and I are not in any danger, unless the fire comes down the mountain. The fires are raging in the mountains just North of Tucson. I can clearly see the plumes of smoke from my backyard, and in the evening when dark we can see the flames.
Tucson's beautiful city lies in a valley surrounded by mountains, and to the North are the Santa Catalina Mountains. Mount Lemon is also located there, and the little village of Summerhaven was located on Mount Lemon. It was completely burned down last week and some 260 homes are lost as of today. Summerhaven was a thriving tourist town with cute little antique shops, boutiques, sandwichshops, bed and breakfast places and yummy little restaurants. This village was also a ski haven for people during the winter when we at times do get snow. All that is gone now, so a tremendous loss for all those people. Many people lived on the mountain year round or had a second home to escape the heat during the hot summer months.
We often would go to Mount Lemon for a day of picknick and for the kids to play. It is about 20 degrees cooler in the summer, so a nice place to get away from it all.
This is something awful, and they still don't have the fire under control. Today the forecast calls again for 'gusting' winds, so there is no stopping it right now. We need rain people, send some from where you are.
The firefighters appreciate all your prayers.
Christina
Christina
Glad you are fine. I live on top of a mountain and I have heard..that fires spread up hill There are so many cabins, mobile homes down below us..in the valley..Thank goodness for rain..but just checked weather report for next week..Hot and no rain.. I keep all my photo albums in one place..Would grab them, dog, 2 cats and leave.(Oh, and hubby )Rain..yes, I thought you were Ross yesterday. Have the news on now..heard them say it would be weeks before they get the fires under control..so be care..you AZ. people Bonnie
Christina
Glad you are fine. I live on top of a mountain and I have heard..that fires spread up hill
There are so many cabins, mobile homes down below us..in the valley..Thank goodness for rain..but just checked weather report for next week..Hot and no rain.. I keep all my photo albums in one place..Would grab them, dog, 2 cats and leave.(Oh, and hubby )Rain..yes, I thought you were Ross yesterday. Have the news on now..heard them say it would be weeks before they get the fires under control..so be care..you AZ. people Bonnie
