10-26-2007, 02:08 AM
It is so difficult for everyone as the flames shifted and winds reversed and such, news was always iffy. Highway conditions were in constant flux, first closed then open, then only open for this or that section.
The weather has some moisture now and the winds have calmed enough to let the big boys fly. Visibility was improving Wednesday.
We left La Mesa, and SD around 2PM Wednesday. Picking a route was a real concern. We finally chose 5 north along the coast. The devastation was ominous and continuing as we passed Camp Pendleton it was still in flames, and north bound lanes could see the flames and the burnt highway shoulders.
Like Glen I cannot agree with the Katrina comparison. San Diego is a military town. People in a bad situation help strangers just like family, that said however, not everyone was affected like in Katrina. If everyone is affected there is no one left to come and provide aid. SD was and is full of generous and unaffected populations to help out the stranded, it was truly grand to see the spirit of those around us.
My hotel went from 1/4 full to a full house Monday morning at 6 am. We met many people from Ramona and Poway who arrived with their animals and families. The Poway people were allowed to return to selected areas on Wednesday morning so we made our break north.
It is so good to be home with Gene and my kitties. Glen thank you for the invite, you understand we had to get while the getting was good. So next time, or better yet a liliquoi refreshment in the Puna! Glad you are safe.
I have posted a picture on the PunaWeb friends photo forum, the last photo under the Pets of Puna album for those interested. It shows a map of the conditions on 10-23 at 8 PM, and how people were surrounded.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PunaWebFriends/
Sending best wishes for those still in the grips of this horrendous situation in the south.
mella l
Edited by - mella l on 10/26/2007 06:12:13
The weather has some moisture now and the winds have calmed enough to let the big boys fly. Visibility was improving Wednesday.
We left La Mesa, and SD around 2PM Wednesday. Picking a route was a real concern. We finally chose 5 north along the coast. The devastation was ominous and continuing as we passed Camp Pendleton it was still in flames, and north bound lanes could see the flames and the burnt highway shoulders.
Like Glen I cannot agree with the Katrina comparison. San Diego is a military town. People in a bad situation help strangers just like family, that said however, not everyone was affected like in Katrina. If everyone is affected there is no one left to come and provide aid. SD was and is full of generous and unaffected populations to help out the stranded, it was truly grand to see the spirit of those around us.
My hotel went from 1/4 full to a full house Monday morning at 6 am. We met many people from Ramona and Poway who arrived with their animals and families. The Poway people were allowed to return to selected areas on Wednesday morning so we made our break north.
It is so good to be home with Gene and my kitties. Glen thank you for the invite, you understand we had to get while the getting was good. So next time, or better yet a liliquoi refreshment in the Puna! Glad you are safe.
I have posted a picture on the PunaWeb friends photo forum, the last photo under the Pets of Puna album for those interested. It shows a map of the conditions on 10-23 at 8 PM, and how people were surrounded.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PunaWebFriends/
Sending best wishes for those still in the grips of this horrendous situation in the south.
mella l
Edited by - mella l on 10/26/2007 06:12:13
mella l
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