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Galaxy Hunter
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Post Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:41 pm |
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Hey everyone, it seems like just last year we had the Waldo Canyon Fire, and now this...
For those of you who don't know; there are currently 2+ fires burning in Colorado. One's near Royal Gorge, the other is in Black Forest-
And less than five miles away from me.
We haven't been evacuated yet, but given the predicted wind shift later tonight... We're prepping for the worst.
I'm not going to be able to post again for about four weeks; I'm going somewhere where I can't have my phone or Internet Access, just thought I'd let everyone know, and set up a topic for other Sluggites who might be nearby...
Good Luck to you all.
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LobosSolos
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Post Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:57 pm |
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Galaxy Hunter wrote: I'm not going to be able to post again for about four weeks; I'm going somewhere where I can't have my phone or Internet Access
Good Luck to you all. And good luck to you in what sounds like basic training.
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Galaxy Hunter
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Post Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:52 pm |
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LobosSolos wrote: Galaxy Hunter wrote: I'm not going to be able to post again for about four weeks; I'm going somewhere where I can't have my phone or Internet Access
Good Luck to you all. And good luck to you in what sounds like basic training. Field Training, but close : ) (ROTC)
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Silly Green Monkey
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:43 am |
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Wind was from the northeast for some reason, so the city is blanketed in smoke. My lungs hurt a bit from a couple hours of breathing it, and my roommate's parents are evacuating from Canyon City----to here.
And I just finished unpacking the remnants of my bug-out bag from last year a few days ago...
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Solara Hanover
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 4:42 pm |
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The wind has moved, so it's coming from the southeast now, blowing the fire northwest. My friend's mom and grandma just voluntarily left their homes and I finally convinced my mom that she needs to go home and pack some stuff because they could be evacuated any minute.
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LobosSolos
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 12:32 am |
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Silly Green Monkey wrote: And I just finished unpacking the remnants of my bug-out bag from last year a few days ago... And you unpacked it because? A bug-out bag should always be handy for any number of reasons (yes, I'm a hypocrite because I don't have one).
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:43 am |
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Stay safe, guys! Keep a bag or two packed and ready to go. Hopefully, all the rain will hold off the Texas fires this year.
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Silly Green Monkey
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:13 am |
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LobosSolos wrote: Silly Green Monkey wrote: And I just finished unpacking the remnants of my bug-out bag from last year a few days ago... And you unpacked it because? A bug-out bag should always be handy for any number of reasons (yes, I'm a hypocrite because I don't have one). I have a cat who will pee on anything cloth left on the floor, and I didn't have anywhere else to stash the bag. I can always repack it with fresh clothing.
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LobosSolos
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:35 pm |
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Silly Green Monkey wrote: LobosSolos wrote: Silly Green Monkey wrote: And I just finished unpacking the remnants of my bug-out bag from last year a few days ago... And you unpacked it because? A bug-out bag should always be handy for any number of reasons (yes, I'm a hypocrite because I don't have one). I have a cat who will pee on anything cloth left on the floor, and I didn't have anywhere else to stash the bag. I can always repack it with fresh clothing. OK, good enough reason.
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Silly Green Monkey
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Post Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:01 am |
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Final count: 502 homes burned, 18 damaged. 2 dead.
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