60+ year old thread.

Actually there have been several large fires in the area over the years that took hundreds of homes but not as large as the current conflagration. We have friends that lost their home to fire in that area (due to Santa Ana winds/fire) in either the 80’s or early 90’s. The huge fires in northern and Southern California are a complex problem that could be mostly mitigated but no one is willing to do what needs to be done. And water is a part of the problem. I need to stop here cause I’m getting pissed off about this whole situation and I’ll get in trouble if I keep going.

 

One last comment. After these fires are put out there’s lots more devastation that will happen. These fires will have burned several thousand homes to the ground and all vegetation in hundreds of square miles will be wiped out. The vegetation stabilizes the hill sides from mudslides anchoring the soil with its root systems. With all the vegetation wiped out when we get heavy rainfall later this winter or next winter there will be gigantic mud slides similar to avalanches which will wipe out and bury everything in its path. It will be devastating.
My dad died in a house fire, because of that these fires with all the people losing their homes and some losing their lives really affect me. It brings back terrible memories and horrible feelings and frustrations that’s there’s nothing I can do. All I can do is pray for those people in Southern California.
Stay safe all.

 

Sorry... I didn't mean to open any wounds. My bad.

 

Not a problem at all and it’s sure not your fault for inquiring about our California fires. It’s just something I don’t much talk about. It’s been 34 years and I still think about that night occasionally and still wish there was something I could have done. I just stay thankful for all the things I have in life. Time to move on and talk about 60+ old fart stuff.

 

So sorry Ken

 

Man, I wish I knew that fight was on! Didn't see it promoted on Prime or Netflix?
This 70+ year old grew up around boxing. My Dad was a ring manager here in San Diego for over 20 years. I got to see Ken Norton fight when he was still an Amateur and in the Marine Corps. I got to see George Foreman put on
an exhibition fight where he fought 3 different boxers for 2 rounds each. Golden Gloves Championships were here at the "Sports Aroma" probably in the early 70's. I got the job of carrying spit buckets for a weekend of fights. Didn't get paid but I got to see some great fights from the ringside floor.

 

Sounds like future son in law is a keeper.

 

It sounds like full of action day for you.

 

I heard that one of the reasons the Firefighters couldn’t perform their job was the shortage of water at the fire hydrants;
https://san.com/cc/gov-newsom-la-mayor-criticized-over-palisades-fire-response-empty-hydrants/

 

With the fear factor presented via TV screen, Politicians now have a reason for making the deplorable to pay more tax to throw into the dumpster fire!

 

People in the Midwest (me) should be concerned about fires in CA. A lot of our groceries originate from there. Actually, fires like this anywhere affect everyone. We have already witnessed the price surges at the grocery stores. Everything else will follow suite, and won't necessarily recede when (if) things return to normal in CA.

 

Good morning all.

 

These fires are just horrific, they can hit anywhere in the country if conditions are right , prolonged drought. Thoughts and Prayers for those affected, remember this could be you, be safe, be careful.

 

Morning 60+
We got a good dusting of snow earlier this morning. It’s freezing outside.

 

I might go ice fishing this year

 

I am with you. I will venture out of the house for the first time today. Not so much because of the snow but from a old I have fought off.

I had the same thing. It is finally gone so it is back into the gym and pick up some prescriptions.

I start the same process in two weeks. I need a haircut now and I will probably get one the day before my knee replacement.

In our 2017 Avalon I found that a slush or dirt buildup in front of the sensors makes the cruise control inoperative. When I stop for gas i clean the areas but 30 min later the systems stop working. I use cruise control all the time on long trips. Better gas mileage and stops me from getting a ticket. At this point the Avalon is 7 and a half years old and still rides smoothly.

Good morning. All my congestion is gone so it is back into the gym. I could have gone yesterday but I wanted to wait an extra day. Made some chicken with vegetable soup yesterday and was able to freeze 3 quarts. Going to try a Sous Vide cook on a couple of strip steaks today.

 

Good Morning

Very Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr this Morning , Currently at 15° and my area is under a Winter storm warning from 0300hrs Friday morning thru 0600hrs Saturday . Snowfall expected to be 4 -8 inches

 

Started my tea before coffee routine. Gonna be sufficiently caffeineated.

Yesterday highs and lows. Played some awesome pickleball, played some fun scrabble. Wife had a heart scan, seems a certain shot several years back did some damage. I don't want to type specifics, but it scared me a bit. I actually had a nightmare about her calling me from a distant place, me needing to come get her, but when she said and repeated the location the line went static. Blllccch. Anyway it's a bit preliminary but that kind of thing scares the shit out of me obviously.

Today is back to volunteer mentoring. 7:45AM walking into a high school. Did I mention caffeine?

 

The Santa Ana wind fueled fires in Socal is just devastating . I used to live in the Socal High Desert from 2006 thru 2020 and seen some bad Santa Ana wind fueled wildfires . These wind fed fires are more dangerous near or around canyons or passes were the winds are much stronger due to these geological features

I used to commute up and down thru the Cajon Pass on I -15 fwy daily and have seen very bad Santa Ana wind fueled wildfires in this area . Also the San Bernardino mtns and San Gabriel mtns were also a bad area for wind fed wildfires


Some of these wildfires I've seen destroy houses / cabins in the Big bear lake resort and Lake Arrowhead resort areas

 

sixtys/wannabes/ice cubes (east)/fire eaters (west). It's been a tough winter for so many people, us included; my wife Carol is improving daily, although she did pick up a headcold along the way -- which she gave to me, ugh. If that's the worst of our woes, I will feel lucky. We got some snow from that recent storm but nothing like the folks just a few miles to our south, many of whom are not accustomed to seeing that much white stuff at one time. Further south there have been heavy storms and tornados. And our hearts go out to all of those folks in the LA area. I know there are a lot of controllable factors that coulda/shoulda/woulda made the fires less likely or at least less devastating, but I can't help but feel for the people who lost a lifetime's worth of family mementos, photos, and other irreplaceable memories in the flames. That is a huge loss that no amount of insurance can cover.

I'm sitting here cracking myself up trying! The best I can to is get about halfway through the "6" before my foot just turns hard left!

That sounds like what my wife had and I now have. No fever thankfully, but sinuses are inflamed and there is some chest congestion. Carol feels better but can't shake the cough. I'm only about 5 days into it so I have a ways to go yet. Dayquil/Nyquil is my go-to, taking half doses at this point. I also take vitamin D3 daily, and daily zinc during the cold season, so maybe that is helping keep this cold a bit less severe.

I had the s**t scared out of me too during my wife's recent illness, and all kinds of terrible dreams. They've pretty much passed now but I still shake when something reminds me of those dark days. I swear I have a mild case of PTSD.