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  • #121
    This is terrible. Jingles for everyone.
    Charlie Brown (1994 bay TB X gelding)
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    • #122
      More jingles for everyone! Hubby's niece lives on a mountainside but to the
      south of the area. She has asthma and is presently staying in Pueblo an hour south due to smoke and no ac at their house.

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      • #123
        Originally posted by Kenike View Post
        15,324 acres, 32,000 people still evacuated, unofficial estimates are 150-250 homes SO FAR (they're still burning), and now pre-evacuation orders into Douglas County, including Larkspur. That's where Crooked Willows is, and given their location I would be surprised if they aren't in that P-E area.
        This is not good news
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        • #124
          Jingles from Kentucky, again.

          I can't even imagine.

          I hope everyone is getting help in evacuating their animals.

          And that no-one decides to be stupid and celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks.
          ************************
          \"Horses lend us the wings we lack\"

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          • #125
            Anyone know if there's a fund or something we can send $ to to help rebuild the area? I can't send much, but I feel like I want to do something to help, and unfortunately I can't send rain.
            "Radar, the man's ex-cavalry: if he sees four flies having a meeting, he knows they're talking about a horse!" Cptn. BJ Hunnicutt, M*A*S*H Season 4, Episode "Dear Mildred"

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            • #126
              Originally posted by luvmytbs View Post
              And that no-one decides to be stupid and celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks.
              Apparently there ARE still idiots out there who feel the need to bite their thumb at the "stupid" temporary fire ban. The comments are insightful as well. FWIW, I am all about personal freedom, but I am also all about this ban in the name of public safety. One idiot can cause mass destruction when it comes to fire... and conditions right now are prime.

              Betty Harris: Fireworks ban is not about personal freedom
              Posted: 06/21/2012 01:00:00 AM MDT

              As fire rages, hot winds blow, record heat is parching most of the state, the humidity is a scary 4 percent; on Sunday a CBS reporter stands next to a fireworks store and asked a potential customer to comment on the governor's statewide ban on open fires and fireworks. The customer's "duh" reply reinforced my belief that without government "meddling in our lives," chaotic and dangerous would be the only way to describe our society today and in the further.
              When the answer to the aforementioned reporter's inquiry was," if I want to light fireworks, I will ... after all it is the way I celebrate the Fourth of July and the Fourth of July is about freedom ... so I should be free to light fireworks on the Fourth of July!"

              Shivering from this response with so many "I's in the sentence, my senses were overwhelmed with the desire to shout, this is not about you! It is about that one little spark that a self-absorbed, person, ignorant of the possibility of human, flora and fauna suffering that could come from a smoldering spark set off by one person with the attitude and actions that scream ... freedom is just for me, too bad about the rest of you.

              Frankly, what I would rather be "free of and from," than "government meddling," is a society that thinks that our Forefathers meant that each one of us should have the freedom to do whatever we want whenever we want without regard for the safety and wellbeing of others.

              Thank you Gov. John Hickenlooper for banning dangerous fireworks and open fires to protect us from those who have no regard for the safety and wellbeing of others. It is obvious, however, that enforcing such a ban will be very difficult. But at least you tried to lay down some rules of common sense. Too bad there are those who will see the ruling only as encroaching upon their personal freedoms."
              Dreaming in Color

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              • #127
                This is all so heartbreaking.

                Sending huge jingles and prayers to all the families and wildlife affected by this.

                I wish the rains in the gulf coast would detour northwest and put this out!

                Stay safe!
                Cloverfox Stables

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                • #128
                  Here are some photos from citizens in the Colorado Springs area that show the effects of the Waldo Canyon fire:

                  http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_20944218

                  There are a number that stood out to me: loose horses being evacuated down a roadway, a fireman holding a saved fawn with bandages, houses on fire in a residential neighborhood, the enormity of the fire across the mountainside, the fireline with the USAF Academy in the foreground, and so on, airplanes dropping retardent on a residential neighborhood seemingly just feet above the houses. It just boggles the mind.

                  Last night I could smell smoke in the air and I'm an hour and twenty minutes east of the Springs. It was just on the news that winds are expected to be gusting to 30 mph this afternoon.

                  I saw the briefing this morning on the news and I have to say that all services (fire, law enforcement, city, forest service, etc.) involved are doing an impressive job of working as a team. Many services elsewhere have loaned personnel and equipment to this effort.

                  http://www.9news.com/ has some good information in articles, photos, and video as well.

                  Yesterday there was a fire at Flagler, another at Last Chance, and of course there's the newer Flagstaff fire by Boulder and the High Park fire is still burning. Colorado seems to be on fire this summer.

                  Please say some prayers and send some jingles to Colorado.

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                  • #129
                    Originally posted by Kenike View Post
                    Skydy, I am the Wing Historian, however I used to be Non-Destructive Inspection (structural integrity inspection on the planes) and still get called to get into the tiny spaces because I'm the only one who can fit and am trained. I'm kind if tall, but tiny and can squeeze into spaces, like dry bays in the wings, and up above the elevator into the upper hull ribs. Now I work more closely with the flight crews and my direct supervisor is the Vice Wing Commander, who is also a pilot...I'm still out on the line often.
                    I am so nauseous this morning... Heading to the base here shortly and am afraid of what we'll be able to see as the breeze and winds are picking up and the smoke *should* clear.

                    RedxHandedxJill, please don't hesitate to let me know if your family needs ANYTHING. We are more than happy to offer a hand, and my prayers are with you guys. The estimated number of homes burned is over 200....and I'm fearful for your family. Stay strong, and BIG hugs to you!!
                    Thinking of you today. Be safe, thank you! and please pass our best wishes and thanks to your crews.

                    Larkspur how are you?

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                    • #130
                      I just came across this information from Colorado State University about wildfire preparedness for horse owners. There are three pages detailing what's important to do in advance and what to have handy.

                      http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/livestk/01817.pdf

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                      • #131
                        Originally posted by Kenike View Post
                        15,324 acres, 32,000 people still evacuated, unofficial estimates are 150-250 homes SO FAR (they're still burning), and now pre-evacuation orders into Douglas County, including Larkspur. That's where Crooked Willows is, and given their location I would be surprised if they aren't in that P-E area.
                        At this time

                        The Waldo Canyon fire burning in El Paso County is expanding and poses a threat to residents of southwestern Douglas County. The specific area included in this pre-evacuation warning is bounded by the Palmer Divide Road on the south, Noe Road on the north, Spruce Mountain on the east, and Rampart Range Rd.on the west.
                        CWF is about 2 miles (I am guessing) north of Noe Road. Having said that, I'd be moving horses out now, that is not the most accessible area...
                        You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something… S. Jobs

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                        • #132
                          Here's an article about some of the horse evacuations:

                          http://www.gazette.com/articles/norr...rose-fire.html

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                          • #133
                            Does anyone have a website address for secure online donations to help keep these horses in hay, water and medical help for the duration of the fire and beyond? I saw a link for the Larimer Humane Society, but did not know if they were involved with the evacuation and housing of the horses.
                            Thanks!
                            "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein

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                            • #134
                              Originally posted by gdolapp View Post
                              The Air Force Acadamy has now been evacuated. I just got off the phone with my cousin whom is stationed at Fort Carson. Some homes behind where his wife works at wich is to the north n west of the springs are on fire.
                              He said the winds have really kicked up.
                              I have a daughter and SIL in Colorado Springs who live south of downtown so out of the danger zone. Anyway, SIL is an MP at Fort Carson and his work day yesterday was extended by hours and hours as they processed in folks from the Air Force Academy to temporary shelters on base.

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                              • #135
                                It's pretty smokey here in Greeley today, although a bit cooler than it has been. The good news is that with the 12:00 advisory on the High Park Fire it's not 65% contained.

                                Praying for those in CO Spgs and the Boulder area, as well as FoCo. We need RAIN!
                                Fils Du Reverdy (Revy)- 1993 Selle Francais Gelding
                                My equine soulmate
                                Mischief Managed (Tully)- JC Priceless Jewel 2002 TB Gelding

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                                • #136
                                  Originally posted by Chief2 View Post
                                  Does anyone have a website address for secure online donations to help keep these horses in hay, water and medical help for the duration of the fire and beyond? I saw a link for the Larimer Humane Society, but did not know if they were involved with the evacuation and housing of the horses.
                                  Thanks!
                                  I know that the Larimer Co Humane Society is taking care of small animals and the Ranch at Loveland is handling large animals. You may be able to donate for the horses through the HS though.
                                  Fils Du Reverdy (Revy)- 1993 Selle Francais Gelding
                                  My equine soulmate
                                  Mischief Managed (Tully)- JC Priceless Jewel 2002 TB Gelding

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                                  • #137
                                    Originally posted by Chief2 View Post
                                    Does anyone have a website address for secure online donations to help keep these horses in hay, water and medical help for the duration of the fire and beyond? I saw a link for the Larimer Humane Society, but did not know if they were involved with the evacuation and housing of the horses.
                                    Thanks!
                                    Originally posted by Sanely Eccentric View Post
                                    Here's an article about some of the horse evacuations:

                                    http://www.gazette.com/articles/norr...rose-fire.html
                                    You could contact the Norris-Penrose Equestrian Center mentioned in the article since they have taken in so many. They could at least direct you in the right direction. http://www.norrispenrose.com/
                                    Phone: 719-635-1101

                                    I was just thinking about the Springs area, but it's important to remember there are evacuated horses being cared for at The Ranch as well.
                                    Last edited by Sanely Eccentric; Jun. 27, 2012, 02:30 PM. Reason: additional fire and place for horses

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                                    • #138
                                      Denver 7 news just posted a map of the fire area. let me see if this link works: it's color coded by date so you can see the growth:

                                      http://www.thedenverchannel.com/imag...39/detail.html

                                      Here is a link to the website so you can enlarge the map if need be:

                                      http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...14/detail.html
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                                      ~Jilltx~

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                                      • #139
                                        Prayers to ALL

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                                        • #140
                                          Phone #s for The Ranch in Loveland 970-619-4009 and 970-619-4007

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