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Special thoughts for Uncle--Santa Barbara Fire

17 years ago

Just got notified that my Uncle, in his 90's and my cousin and her husband have been evacuated to Goelta. And they live in the city part. Just keep all these people and animals in your thoughts. And the fire fighters, including those at the burn center.

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mtnwomanbc
17 years ago
My sister knows many people in the affected areas, both burned and evacuated. I spent many a weekend with her years ago when she lived within an area currently either burned or evacuated. My heart goes out to everyone affected, the firefighters, and all the pets and other animals who didn't get evacuated in time.
grinch_gut
17 years ago
Egads that is awful....I have a cousin that lives in Santa Barbara will think of all those afflected by this terrible thing....Stacy
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At my last job, I had a resident who lives in her own apartment, does all her own housework and shopping, will be 95 years old - she still drives, is active in the Red Hatters Club, crochets, knits and sells baby items to supplement her social security check. She also has a small alterations business, and keeps busy altering the garments of the other residents who gain or lose weight! LOL She is funny, happy, healthy, weighs about 85 pounds, stands about 5', and is a real spit fire - everyone loves being in her company. She is an example of how it is 'supposed' to be. She has never smoked a cigarette nor drank alcohol, but loves sweets. She is an excellent cook, who cooks for everyone in the building! Again, I think it's good genetic makeup that makes this little lady keep going! She credits her quality of life with good genes, having lots of love in her heart, not judging others, not having a temper, not rushing to do anything and living 25 years in the clean air of Alaska! I had another resident who lived in her own apartment, in our facility, until she was 102. She continued to be active, but fell over a throw rug, and ended up in assisted living. She died at the age of 103. She always said she lived so long because she tried to be nice to people and lived a god-fearing life. She also said it could be genetic - her son is nearly 80! If you have any stories of friends who lived a long life, share them - it gives the rest of us inspiration!
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I remember reading that...but it's still just as funny.... I am completely surprised that I didn't find a post from me on there...My DH has done a few things during our 42 years that I tell on him every now and then. patti
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carol_in_california
17 years ago
The humidity today is really low, the temperature is very high for our area and now the winds are picking up.....not good news at all for the Jesuita fire in Santa Barbara,
I have concerns for the historic Santa Barbara Mission.
Please keep special thoughts, too, for all the fire fighters.
The wind changes directions suddenly and several were trapped yesterday and had to use the fire protection blankets. No deaths but so far 14 fire fighters have been injured.
grammahony
17 years ago
Sending up prayers for everyone out there. It's so sad.
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kathy_
17 years ago
We went to California a few years ago and I was amazed how hard access is to some towns and homes.
Hope the fires are soon over and your family have a home to go to.
petaloid
17 years ago
mariend --I lived in Goleta, where your relatives were sent, when I went to UCSB. Santa Barbara is lovely and it hurts me to see the many homes lost. My thoughts go out to those affected.
carol_in_california
17 years ago
Good news about the fire today at the 5 PM press conference.
The wind is blowing off the ocean and driving the fire away from the residential areas, it is cooler and less of a sundowner effect is expected, hopefully.
I must have been wrong about the natural history museum and botanical gardens being damaged......thank goodness.
The fire is 10 percent contained.
danihoney
17 years ago
DH was in line to go out on a strike team for this fire
but they just dispatched engines from neighboring
Departments. Strike teams pay really well ( at least they use to)
But this time I didn't want him to go. This fire had me nervous from
The start. He was gone for 10 days fighting the fires in San Diego 5 or so years ago and was on Julian when a firefighter was killed.
It was an awfully emotional time here at home waiting
For him to come home. My heart goes out to the injured firefighters and to their
Wives at home. I feel so bad for the people in SB. Didn't they all
Just go through this about 6 months ago?
danihoney
17 years ago
Haha that should say IN (the town of) Julian.
Not ON Julian. Oh brother.

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