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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Aug 26, 2013 - 08:08pm PT
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Last I heard fire is heading north. Most likely from winds from the south pouring down rain to the East. That means I just heard. People that are in the area [spotters].
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Aug 26, 2013 - 08:34pm PT
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http://www.jta.org/2013/08/26/news-opinion/united-states/yosemite-rim-fire-reaches-jewish-summer-camp
I was kinda hoping that the oak that dropped its limb on the counselor would get burned, but that's even stupider than the bickering here.
UNITED, Guys.
Too much stress, that's the truth, Jeequues B. Bombed.
Khanom, L.I.S. is a hyper-sensitive guy, only trying to help relieve our woes. Give each other a hug and let's just stay on alert.
I've accepted the loss of the Inn. I knew it was gone in my bones this morning.
For all the guys here who've given good dope, maps, and encouragement to both us sideliners and the heaviest losers, thank you, God bless you, too.
I'm not done grieving, there'll be time later on for that.
My load's not nearly what that of Lauren's (and many others) must be. She might surprise me, though, she's an unflappable personality, resourceful, and savvy--and she's been through all this before, except for the ending, of course.
So...best of luck with the new cooking show, gal.
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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Aug 26, 2013 - 09:11pm PT
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Khanom
Sorry for not cutting you some slack. Thursday I was in Sacramento and girlfriend called saying about Tuolumne going to be evacuated and was not concerned just then until she called back 10 minutes later and updated info then left got to my studio and loaded my truck with a machine that is usually not for putting out fires but a few modifications can save a couple of structures mostly mine. So I can understand your concerns. I was going to stay even though we were in evacuation mode for 48 hours.
A lot of things to think about that’s for sure. What about your goods or personal property in your house, do you leave the lights on, lock or unlock the doors, what about drifters stealing your most valuable things that you could not stuff into the car. Insurance or none?
We were lucky. Gov. Brown sure had his s&it together and we got it. No National Guards but would have been next if we had to go. Have noticed all the druggies and homeless packed up and gone. But they will be back soon.
Taking a guess a few hundred sheriffs and Highway Patrol. Then for the fire fighters coming and going, sleeping and eating around 1,500.
Tuolumne is in lock down well only to the people who live here; we can move and do what we do every day. The casino is helping out so I can imagine how they feel with no ding, ding going on. Business’s all around the corridor is stopped and can imagine all theirs woes as well.
Anyway sorry for the snap just wish that storm to the east could move its way west.
Reason they picked our town is because easiest to the fires or they pretty much know. Then again things always change.
There are three other maps that fire guys look at posted one will try to blow up opps make larger.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Aug 26, 2013 - 09:16pm PT
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Mouse, Is the above news a fact?..Is that what Mathis told you?
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Aug 26, 2013 - 09:17pm PT
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Conrad's brother Steve and sister Denise run Priest Station. It's been in the family for at least 3 generations.
Now more than ever, this is a great place to eat on way to/from Yosemite.
I'll definitely stop in Groveland proper more often.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 26, 2013 - 09:42pm PT
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hey there say, mouse, sorry to hear that, as nita wonders, so do i...
is it really gone, the inn?? how is the family, may they stay safe...
:(
also, khanom... i did not realize the FULL punch of loss of business, as to this crucial time frame... i only knew the tail-end, :O ...
wish i could help, later, when folks need it... will think ahead, and keep praying...
rigth now, please know, you are in my prayers...
hopeing your ranch will make it...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Aug 26, 2013 - 09:46pm PT
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No, nita, honey.
the Lost Mouse knows how to read maps. I see very poorly the small letters, so I just looked at section lines. One runs down to the label Branch III on the map from yesterday that the Lost Vet in Tuolumne posted, and I compared that to the one from today that Khanom posted, or I think that was the one.
"Too many Silvas," they say in the Portuguese community here.
In our little campfire of watchers and waiters and players, there is a plethora of maps and unless you are used to seeing them it is a bit confusing, especially when a Mouse feels his age by being a little blind.
Keep smilin', you two. I'm cryin' inside, fer sure.
I been knowing (as they say in the redneck comminity here) the Nickells since the mid-seventies, just before the plane ditched in the high country with the weed cargo.
Like you two, there are memories involving me, my daughter, numerous friends and adventures and many-many Budweisers.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Aug 26, 2013 - 09:49pm PT
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neebee, :)
It's all right Ma, I'm only bleedin'.
Short memories around here.
The Ferguson Slide last decade on 140 devastated the Mariposa economy.
At least the Mariposans are reaping the grain the folks on 120 were expecting from tourons.
It's not Tuolumne County South, however.
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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Aug 26, 2013 - 09:58pm PT
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it looks like duckwall held today--
really good news on the t city flank.
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John M
climber
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Aug 26, 2013 - 10:01pm PT
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Just because it burned through that area doesn't mean the inn burned. The Tuolumne Family camp burned because the fire crowned when it passed the camp , and the camp was overgrown. The firefighters couldn't stop it because it burned at 2 Am, so no aircraft support.
If they were able to douse that area around the inn with fire retardant, then it could still be okay.
Inciweb says that as of 8 Am this morning that 24 structures have been lost to date, but I believe that includes outbuidlings. Its hard to know if that includes Tuolumne Family camp, or what that really means.
Here is a webpage with a video of the family camp.
http://wawonanews.com
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John M
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Aug 26, 2013 - 10:04pm PT
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uolumne is in lock down well only to the people who live here; we can move and do what we do every day. The casino is helping out so I can imagine how they feel with no ding, ding going on. Business’s all around the corridor is stopped and can imagine all theirs woes as well.
Lost.. Sounds like you are in Tuolumne city. I hope that they can stop the fire before it gets to you.
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Aug 26, 2013 - 10:06pm PT
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Mouse, We haven't heard contrary so will still be pulling for them and remain optimistic. The trees may burn but the fire fighters will do everything they can to save their place.
that's our hopes and we're stickin' to them.
Edit:TMJessie, did you see the video that Bob Newton( aka, Slow Bob ) put up with the spotter plane & DC10. here it is if you missed it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HS05Bw7rR0
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 26, 2013 - 10:31pm PT
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hey there say, nita... i will keep my hopes with you, then...
>:D<
say, as to ONE camp, mentioned, earlier, but wayyy back, in the evacuation
notices:
when we were kids, our folks took us to san jose family camp...
as you can see, we NEVER FORGOT the love of the greatoutdoors...
hope that ALL the camps will someday be 'well again'...
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Risk
Mountain climber
Olympia, WA
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Aug 26, 2013 - 10:39pm PT
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A little while ago I received a text that the fire was within 5 miles of Twain Harte.
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murcy
Gym climber
sanfrancisco
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Aug 26, 2013 - 10:45pm PT
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[My quick estimates of the distance removed...]
Like a lot of us, I'm following closely and thinking about khanom and others in the heat of it.
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dave729
Trad climber
Western America
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Aug 26, 2013 - 10:58pm PT
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I get a bad feeling about this.
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Aug 26, 2013 - 11:07pm PT
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My annotated MODIS fire map as of 1945 today (15 mins ago)
Not much advance in any direction.
Those firefighters must be damned near exhausted and in for another long night when the aerial attack is off.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Aug 26, 2013 - 11:18pm PT
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Thanks, nita. I needed that big-time.
Think Hank Stamper.
"Never give a inch."--Ken Kesey
neebee, can you glom on to that ABC news link?
It reported Camp Tawonga and San Jose Camp were spared, while Berkeley Camp is flattened.
I hope the Rev's Camp Runamucka will not be threatened. You've seen the photos of how much growth he's gotten cleared.
Smart man, that Mathis.
I am calling him shortly.
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John M
climber
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Aug 26, 2013 - 11:21pm PT
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Mouse, I just watched that movie last night on netflix.
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