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| When the fire was over, these suede mountains were black. |
At one point, the Wanupum community (our local Indian tribe) was evacuated on the fire side, but the fire crews managed to save their homes and businesses.
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| View from park and marina at dusk: "The 400 Fire" |
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| A photo opportunity: Selfie with my daughter on left |
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| Love this of my daughter at the water's edge |
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| Summer magic: My daughter took this of me, and said I reminded her of a magician raising up the smoke. |
"Come celebrate with us"
To join "Celebrate the Small Things, visit Lexa Cain's blog
Co-hosts are: L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge
Tonja Drecker @ Kidbits Blog
To join "Celebrate the Small Things, visit Lexa Cain's blog
Co-hosts are: L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge
Tonja Drecker @ Kidbits Blog
Sad to think of all the animals either killed or left homeless in that blaze, though good that people and businesses coped. Bushfires are a regular thing here. I remember one year when I was staying with a friend in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney, when the blazes were so fierce that you could see the clouds of smoke looking like heavy cumulus clouds. My friend kept a packed bag by the door in case she got a call to evacuate - it contained family photos, the only things she couldn't replace in those days before digital photography. She drove me back to Sydney when I left, because she was taking her daughter, who had asthma.
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Hi, Sue. Yes, it can be bad, especially for those with asthma and the like. We've been staying indoors, but got up early this morning to do some much needed yard work. My eyes smart and my throat tickles now. Best to stay indoors! The Northwest is still buried in smoke. Even worse on the west side in Seattle area, which is rare for them.
DeleteGlad to hear that you are fine. It must have been quite the experience to watch the blaze, one I'm sure you'll ever forget. Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures!
ReplyDeleteIt was quite a sight! Thanks for visiting, Tonya. I've been taking time off from my blog, as you can see :)
DeleteThat's good that no lives or buildings were lost. I hope the animals managed to escape!
ReplyDeleteI wonder about the birds. They are still singing here where I live, but someone on FB who lives west of the Cascades mentioned the birds were silent. I'm guessing their lungs must be pretty full of smoke by now.
DeleteI'm glad you are ok as well as your community. It seems you had a nice visit with your daughter. There have been such unfortunate fires out west..BC...and Portugal
ReplyDeleteThe BC fire has been horrible, and the main reason we are suffering from smoke. That plus smoke from Montana, we're buried. Had not heard about Portugal! Not a good year for so many it seems.
DeleteBush fires are a regular feature of Australian summers and we've had some really bad ones over the years. I'm happy to hear on one was injured in your forest fire, and that you were relatively safe across the lake. Your daughter looks just like you...I suppose everyone says that. btw, I'm loving The Shells of Mersing...ten chapters in
ReplyDeleteYes, I imagine Australia does get its share of fires. The Northwest has had an unusual amount for about 5 years now, and none of us are used to it yet. Everyone is complaining. Seattle had an air pollution rating higher than Beijing one day!
DeleteOthers have mentioned my daughter and I look alike. Not so much though when we were younger. I'm glad you are enjoying the novel :) Thanks, David!
Wow, that looks like a pretty big fire. It looks like you had a good time with family, though.
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We did, thank you. Family visits are the best part about summer :)
DeleteOh, yikes, thank goodness everyone's okay after a fire like that. Glad to hear you got to spend some quality time with your family, too. The photos of you and your daughter are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love it when she visits :) The fire and smoke are finally gone!
DeleteAmazing how something that's scary and destructive can also be beautiful. Love that wizard photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks, nice to meet you! I'm glad it didn't do more than cause a lot of smoke and burn the hillside. We both love the 'wizard' photo :)
DeleteI am so glad that no lives were lost and that the businesses and homes were okay too. Phew! Looks like you did have quite an amazing view of everything, especially since the smoke didn't blow your way. Love the last one of you! It does look magical. :)
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Me, too. It really was a close call. Thanks for visiting!
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