Scary Times Here in Southern CA

[stillshadow]

Here in San Diego we're going through the worst firestorm of our county's history. Over 500,000 people have been evacuated as of today and almost 2,000 homes have been lost. I know that there are a couple of fires up north near LA but I believe those are almost contained. Our worst fires aren't even 20% contained yet. It's just awful.

My wife and I are doing fine and we haven't needed needed to evacuate our new house thus far. The same goes for our family in the area. However, we're less than a couple of miles from the burn area and we can occasionally see flames out of the window. Needless to say, we haven't been getting too much sleep. Take a look at this Google map to see how huge these fires are: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0...8ac31fe3357571

If I'm slow to respond with e-mails or messages, that's why. It's been tough to keep my attention on business this week. If you can spare a prayer, send it our way. If you have family in the area you might want to make sure they're okay.

[Vule23]

Hope the fire stops spreading and the winds calm down, so the fire can be controlled. Just cant imagine what you and the people who lost their homes are going through.

Good luck!

[cogger]

Yea it sucks for you folks but makes a great firewall defense against the border jumpers. Good luck and may you and your family make it through safe

[Vrindavan]

May all people be safe

[kaus]

The fires are all over the news up here and i couldnt even begin to imagine what you guys are going through. Hopefully its all under control soon, and thoughts are with you and your family....keep us updated

[Asger]

So sad to hear - wish you the best!!!

[bahh]

And there is nothing you guys can do to prevent such things. Really scary. Be careful!

[Notspot]

Good luck to you and your family. It's all over the news in the UK. I got caught up in a huge forest fire in Portugal a few years ago. You really can't imagine how scary it is until you've seen the flames coming towards your house - especially at night. (Just a petty side note, if you've got a pool turn the pump off - the falling ash kills your filter system).

[GregK]

Stay alert! which I'm sure you are

I have some family in the more northern fires, they've been on the run with their horses in tow. a 1/2 dozen families I know have been evacuated.

Good luck!

[gPowell]

I know that we have been watching the fires close for sure. So far in the beach cities all we have is a TON of smoke and ash still.