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  • #161
    More jingles from KY. Firestorms scare me half to death, a freeway is a mighty firebreak but with 65 mile winds just one ember is too many. Good luck everybody.
    Courageous Weenie Eventer Wannabe
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    • #162
      Hoping that everyone stays safe during this time in Colo and special jingles for those men and women in harms way fighting these fires. They leave their own families to fight these fires working around the clock.

      Fires DO jump freeways all the time. We have a local organization that hauls out horses during fires. They are organized and effective. We had three major fires within one year and they really honed their skills in evacuations. It is pre-organized and effective and works for large and small scaled horse facilities.

      Please be safe, if in doubt just get your horses out. Jingles for a quick resolution to this fire situation.

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      • #163
        From the Incident Commander, Rich Harvey, of the Waldo Canyon fire at a briefing held at 4:00pm MT... he had the fire progression map up during the briefing.

        Incident commander Rich Harvey
        "I'd like to start by saying, I hate wind. I wish it would go away." We were able to make good progress and hold along Highway 24. We've been pounding it from the air with the heavy helipcopters.

        Fire is in Sand Gulch area, and "we're a little ahead of that." Crews taking brush out.

        They're holding along Rampart Road near the reservoir.

        A spot fire is threatening a repeater site at Stanley. "We're concerned about that. We have a helicopter working it."

        Another concern: "Winds are pushing fire back toward Colorado Springs back where it hit us yesterday." But crews are on it.

        Spot fires and embers are creating secondary fires.

        There is a specially trained meterologist on site.

        Harvey said weather conditions are better today than yesterday, with more cloud cover and slightly higher humidity, but not enough to make a difference. Today, however, crews are more prepared for the possibility of rapidly moving flames.

        "We were prepared for it yesterday, but it moved astronomically fast," Harvey said. "You can fool us once, but not twice. Today, we are prepared for it to move astronomically fast."

        Harvey also said this fire is one for the history books. It's been going in different directions, and it's spread fast.

        "I've been doing this for a long time, and I've never seen a (fire) progression map look like that," he said.



        Read more: http://www.gazette.com/articles/char...#ixzz1z2KgXqy2
        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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        • #164
          We're getting some rain up this way, but also some lightning. Are y'all down there lucky with that too??
          Fils Du Reverdy (Revy)- 1993 Selle Francais Gelding
          My equine soulmate
          Mischief Managed (Tully)- JC Priceless Jewel 2002 TB Gelding

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          • #165
            Originally posted by Sanely Eccentric View Post
            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.
            Just emailed them, thanks!

            Skydy: Phone #s for The Ranch in Loveland 970-619-4009 and 970-619-4007

            Thank you! I will call in the morning.

            Prayers for everyone's safety coming to you from us!
            "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein

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            • #166
              Twelvegates,
              Set that sprinkler up on the roof for sure and get everything as wet as you can!!
              Please be vigilant and ready to get out. I worry about you being in those trees...

              I loved living in Black Forest...

              Keep us up to date! Sending best luck to you.

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              • #167
                Larkspur -- I sent you an email re: Oster hay. Better move fast if you want it.

                Skydy -- I will take your advice. BF is nice, but the winters are starting to sound better than the summers at this point.
                Nothing with horses is ever easy or cheap. And if it is, you're doing it wrong. They always rip out part of your soul when they leave. I guess that's how they find us later.

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                • #168
                  Originally posted by SGray View Post
                  as an aside - many of the firefighters have no health insurance since they are considered 'contract' workers

                  http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/0...nbsp-insurance
                  They are covered by workers compensation insurance for any job related injuries.

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                  • #169
                    Are there central places to volunteer accomadations for displaced livestock, and even wildlife?

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                    • #170
                      If you call the numbers for the Ranch in Loveland you can leave info with them about how many you can accomadate.

                      I think it would be the same for the place in the Springs...

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                      • #171
                        Just found out the Denver Bronco's have donated a bunch of money to help with the efforts with the fires.

                        Also that with in the Federal Guidlines Ft. Carson has just over 100 personel running heavy equipment from Carson to help with fire breaks. Hopefully the President will give the full go ahead to use all military resources instead of just a portion of them.

                        Also hearing they do not expect containment till mid July.

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                        • #172
                          The fire is now 18,500 acres.

                          My planes only ran about 13 sorties with just shy of 40,000 gallons of slurry before being grounded for the day about 3:10pm. Winds kicked up, and it's just too dangerous to fly 150 off the deck in canyons.

                          As for secure places to donate? Care and Share, Colorado Red Cross, El Paso County Search and Rescue, Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Those are the best bets right now.

                          Here are my pictures from today. Not many, but it was bloody smoky. If you can see the FB link, please know the ones with the drops are from yesterday PRE-firestorm and aren't mine. They are credited. I will be adding to that as I pull duty. I've been recalled for the President's visit come Friday. I will be there next week, too, as Channel Islands will relieve Cheyenne (my planes will remain on duty).

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                          • #173
                            Kenike,
                            Thanks for sharing your perspective. Please give my good luck and best wishes to those on the front lines and in support positions. Good luck!

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                            • #174
                              I second the thanks Kenike!!

                              Thankfully not much wind here last night at my house last night or this morning and the humidity was a little up which should help a bit. Hope all goes well today with the efforts.
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                              ~Jilltx~

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                              • #175
                                Great news during the press conference!! The fire grew only a small amount yesterday! There is still only 5% containment, but they are expecting lots of progress today! Stay away wind! Some of the locations are extremely difficult to access.

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                                • #176
                                  Watching the news and pictures just breaks my heart. I feel for all who have lost everything, for the animals displaced or killed and the beautiful landscape destroyed.
                                  I wish the rain we got this past week from TS Debby would have gone your way. I am so sorry this is happening. Sorry I can't do anything, but I wanted to let you know that people are thinking and praying for your safety and an end to the fires.
                                  Lori T
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                                  • #177
                                    We were evacuated on Tuesday night from our home on the Air Force Academy. My horse lives out East so he is safe.

                                    Have a friend who has horses are Norris Penrose and word is they're making them leave on or before 07July due to the rodeo. I'm sure there will be horses needing a place to go... I know of at least one family whose barn is believed to be destroyed in the fire. Just a head's up for locals who have room for one or two. Hoping they postpone the rodeo...

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                                    • #178
                                      Originally posted by jilltx View Post
                                      I second the thanks Kenike!!
                                      I third the THANKS!
                                      Dreaming in Color

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                                      • #179
                                        I know they are holding the line on US 24, per last updates, but does anybody have any info on the Cliff Dwellings? I can't find anything.
                                        Originally posted by The Saddle
                                        Perhaps I need my flocking adjusted.

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                                        • #180
                                          Originally posted by rustbreeches View Post
                                          I know they are holding the line on US 24, per last updates, but does anybody have any info on the Cliff Dwellings? I can't find anything.
                                          Their facebook post from 2 hrs ago thanks firefighters for keeping their property safe, so it sounds like they're ok so far.
                                          "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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