Saturday, November 15, 2008



I sat down here to write a memory, but I am not going to be able to sit here for very long. Once again Southern California is on fire... Our computer is adjacent to the patio door. We have to keep the door open because it is also very hot (92 degrees in mid November) and the Santa Ana winds are dancing around causing havoc. As I sit here punching this keyboard ash is building on the desk, my lap, and my hands. I am sitting in a sea of black bits.

We are no fire danger, but the wind has brought us the smoke and the air is causing headaches, nausea, and the overall yuks. The beagle always goes where I go and when I sit at the computer he usually goes under my legs and naps until I am through. It is so hot he is laying halfway out the door trying to find a cool spot for his belly on the concrete of the patio. My beautiful gold and white dog is covered in black bits, but he seems totally unaware. He is napping and snoring to boot.

I feel dirty with soot and ash. I need to go wash my hands and face. I will come back with the memory I want to write when the air clears. Talk Later! Pennie

20 comments:

  1. I'm sorry you have to deal with all of this hon! I'll be here when you get back. (Hugs)Indigo

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  2. Sounds awful!! I can't imagine how you could have such strong effects from it and not be in danger from it. Prayers for all effected by it.

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  3. Here's hoping the air clears soon. I'll be watching for the memory.

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  4. All that ash must make you feel terrible. I hope the fire is out soon and the ash settles. Take care of yourself.

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  5. There sure was alot of fires this year in california,Glad you ,john and the pup is ok

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  6. Pennie
    It must be awful to smell the smoke of that fire 24/7, not to mention having to deal with the soot and ashes. I'm glad you are not in danger, but feel for you having to deal with that mess.
    Sam

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  7. I'm glad you aren't in any fire danger, but constantly breathing in that smoky air...and now the ash must be awful!
    Lovish!
    Connie

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  8. I am so sorry, you must not have A/C? It sounds dreadful. I hope this fire season for you folks is over soon! God Bless!

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  9. How awful for you Penny pleased to hear you are safe from it but heartbreaking for the poor souls who have lost so much ,My Pup Kaixxie sits at my feet as Itype this too ..love Jan xx http://serendipitylives-jan.blogspot.com/

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  10. Well, that's pretty icky! I'm glad you're not going to burn up, but it's not very nice to have to deal with all the fall-out.

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  11. I'm glad you are not in any danger. What a mess to have to deal with. Take care, Sheila

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  12. I hate to tell you this, but the dog just farted - on top of everything else. Do me a favor, huh? ... deep-six the meatloaf.

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  13. Hi awful for you Penny, I heard the news about the fire this morning and I though of my Californian friends. I am so glad that you will not be in any danger. Take care and I hope the fire is put out soon.

    Love Sandra xxxx

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  14. Oh
    Pennie, I did not know that you and John were close enough to the fires to get the soot and ashes...how dreadful for yall..I can only imagine how yucky it must be and how much work it will take to clean up...my prayers are going up there for yall.
    love,
    carlene

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  15. so sorry to hear of all these fires in my home state. we had planned to come out on our way to texas this year, but since we are leaving next week guess we will go straight there. glad you are safe---but don't breathe that sooty air if you can help it. barb

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  16. I'm glad you are not in the line of fire, but so sorry it's making things uncomfortable for you. Looking forward to that memory!

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  17. i hope you have an air filter going!

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  18. I am looking forward to reading your memory story Penny.
    It's bad enough when my log burner belches out smoke when I open the door to put on more logs. To live and breath in all that soot from the fires must be detrimental to everyone's health. Maybe they should hand out masks at times like these.
    Stay safe and well..hugs...
    Jeanie xxx

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  19. I hope you all survived this unscathed! And I wanted to let you know I've nominated you for an award.

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  20. hi ! Barbara gave you an ward and I flew over!
    I am so sorry that you are not feeling well due to the fire! I hope you will have better sir and less smoke very soon!
    and Happy thanksgiving!
    Hugs from Lurkynat
    (natalie)

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