We are on fire...

[azoomm]

Again. Things are getting really bad.


http://weareaustin.mobi/wap/news/text.jsp?sid=261&nid=61844452&cid=11470&scid=-1&ith=2&title=News

They have now made the public plea to off-duty fire fighters to come in to work.

[Flexin]

Damn thats not good. When did that start?

James

[Gas Man]

What you need is some hurricane rain.

[skiergirl]

It's so damn dry every jackass that throws a cigarette butt out the window I want to punch in the face. I'd bet that's how most of these started...

[Gas Man]

Hell it's not dry here and I would like to make them eat their cig butt when they do that.

[azoomm]

Our fire resources are maxed out. :( the entire city of bastrop, tx has been evacuated. 14,000 acres and 0% containment.

Add to that the 5 other smaller fires. All of these in very populated areas.... not just ranchland.

[Trip]

its been pouring all day here... My grass went from brown as shit to weed infested green.

[wildchild]

I just drove back to Florida from Wis. all the way down was in the rain. everything not in the cab of the truck is drenched even though tarped. Wish I could have sent some of it your way.

This may seem cold given the gravity of the situation there but, for some reason the first thing I thought of when I saw your thread title......."the roof, the roof the roof is on fire. We don't need no water let the m%$#%#er burn!! Burn m$#@$#er burn."
I did mention we just drove back down here right? I think I need a nap.

Seriously I hope they get it under control. I got to deal with that for the first time here in Florida this year. Not fun, and I wasn't even very close. at least 10 miles away.

[HurricaneHeather]

The ridiculous irony for me is that I had to cancel my plans in Mississippi this morning due to flooding and got to drive through Bastrop County on my way home with all the horrendous traffic due to evacuations.

Sad day for sure. I heard on the radio that 1 in 3 homes in Bastrop will burn before they even get it remotely under control. :(

I am going to work out an evacuation plan just in case.

I took this on 290 right after entering Bastrop county. I got much closer (within 1 or 2 miles) later but the traffic by that point was too crazy to try and snap a quick picture.

[6 Pack]

Flipped on the (Austin) news last night and the first 6 stories were about 6 different fires that central Texas firefighters were attempting to contain. The wind finaly died down around noon today, but still no rain in the immediated future. Definately a bad situation for all.

[azoomm]

We just packed up in case something hits the fan here. They just announced a fire North of us. Fuck.

When we drove home from my event at the track this morning past Bastrop it looked like a freakin' volcano... amazing. The pine trees out there are just going crazy with this.

Map of the fires... http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=30.30370&lon=-97.76960&zoom=9&type=hyb&units=english&rad=0&wxsn=0&svr=0&cams=0&sat=0&riv=0&mm=0&hur=0&fire=1&fire.sat=1&fire.smk=1&fire.day=1&fire.day=7&fire.hrmin=0&fire.hrmax=24&fire.opa=70&fire.mode=0&tor=0&ndfd=0&pix=0&dir=0&ads=0&dd=0&tfk=0&ski=0

[HurricaneHeather]

We just packed up in case something hits the fan here. They just announced a fire North of us. Fuck.

When we drove home from my event at the track this morning past Bastrop it looked like a freakin' volcano... amazing. The pine trees out there are just going crazy with this.

Map of the fires... http://www.wunderground.com/wundermap/?lat=30.30370&lon=-97.76960&zoom=9&type=hyb&units=english&rad=0&wxsn=0&svr=0&cams=0&sat=0&riv=0&mm=0&hur=0&fire=1&fire.sat=1&fire.smk=1&fire.day=1&fire.day=7&fire.hrmin=0&fire.hrmax=24&fire.opa=70&fire.mode=0&tor=0&ndfd=0&pix=0&dir=0&ads=0&dd=0&tfk=0&ski=0

I haven't unpacked yet, and I just called a relative in Ft. Worth to see if we could stay with them with cats if we need to. Really hope it doesn't come to that.

I got this set up today so emergency notifications will go to my cell. http://wireless.capcog.org/ENS/Intro.aspx

[azoomm]

I haven't unpacked yet, and I just called a relative in Ft. Worth to see if we could stay with them with cats if we need to. Really hope it doesn't come to that.

I got this set up today so emergency notifications will go to my cell. http://wireless.capcog.org/ENS/Intro.aspx

Thanks for that.

You saw there is an evacuation notification on North Bagdad Road... that's too damn close.

[HurricaneHeather]

No I didn't see that. Shit.

I just got back from Randall's...guess I'm gonna just have to leave the TV on.

[RACER X]

Some 476 houses burned down so far

[Trip]

Some 476 houses burned down so far

damn, wish we could give you this storm to help out.

[Rangerscott]

I got home from out of town around 5:30pm today and the national news had a news anchor in Bastrop, Tx. Behind him was just a wall of smoke.

[HurricaneHeather]

damn, wish we could give you this storm to help out.


When I left to go to MS last week I posted on FB that I was gonna haul a hurricane back with me to TX. I have failed TX horribly. :lol:

[HurricaneHeather]

Amazing picture. That's the Austin skyline with the fire in Bastrop in the background.

[anthonyk]

Yeah, we had a bit of a scare last night, with a small wildfire causing evacuations up to the street next to ours (and the wind blowing it our way). At least I had a bit of a fire break next to my house, since the neighbor burned her house down about 6 weeks ago and there's nothing but an empty slab there. My windows are still boarded up after breaking from the heat of that fire.

Not fun pondering losing the house again. My thoughts go out to all the folks in Bastrop and Steiner that weren't so lucky. :(

[azoomm]

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/209046/20110906/texas-wildfire-bastrop-tropical-storm-lee-rick-perry.htm

And, the fire map I posted is still going strong. Yesterday it was freaky, we were at the track when a flock of blackhawks went over us to go help with the fire. I'm set up to volunteer today with the red cross.

[Archren]

Yikes... my mom e-mailed me yesterday to tell me that Saturday night her neighborhood (in south Austin, near Slaughter/Manchaca) had a fire near the Catholic church, and they were getting embers blown onto the houses in her section (about 2-3 miles away, other side of the neighborhood). I have several friends and coworkers who live out in the Bastrop area too.. and of course y'all in Cedar Park. :( I don't have a lot of room in the apartment, but we have a fold-out couch if anyone needs a place to crash..

[skiergirl]

Tye's parents were asked by the HOA to evacuate but not yet by Emergency services from the fires around Hamilton Pool / Dripping springs area. So far they are ok but that's to close for comfort. We're pretty far from the ones currently burning but so many keep popping up no where is really safe at this point. We walked around the house last night and discussed exactly what we would grab if we have to get out. It's funny what is really important to you when you look at it like that.

one folder of paperwork, 2 small boxes of pictures and stuff from my Mom and granddad, the dog, the cat and us...Everything else we can replace...

and we have room too if anyone needs help or a place to stay.

[anthonyk]

Yikes... my mom e-mailed me yesterday to tell me that Saturday night her neighborhood (in south Austin, near Slaughter/Manchaca) had a fire near the Catholic church, and they were getting embers blown onto the houses in her section (about 2-3 miles away, other side of the neighborhood). I have several friends and coworkers who live out in the Bastrop area too.. and of course y'all in Cedar Park. :( I don't have a lot of room in the apartment, but we have a fold-out couch if anyone needs a place to crash..

Yep, that's the fire that I was talking about. We're up on the end closer to the church. Spooky stuff.

[RACER X]

over 1000 homes burned up.

:(

[azoomm]

Bastrop is still 0% contained.

That is ZERO - the land that has burned in that fire alone is the size of Connecticut. The fire North of me just started back up again. YAY.

At least the wind has died down.

[RACER X]

Dc-10 tanker plane on the way from CA

[HurricaneHeather]

Apartments on fire 3 miles away from Moira and I.

Being glued to the TV is not what I had planned tonight.

[Flexin]

Apartments on fire 3 miles away from Moira and I.

Being glued to the TV is not what I had planned tonight.

Not good at all. Stay safe.

James

[RACER X]

Friend of mine had to evac. Home in magnolia

Look at the speed,


See how fast wildfire spreads - Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official] - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhJeDYQVtdQ)

[azoomm]

We were at the high school, came outside and saw black smoke in the direction of our home. My heart just dropped. I don't like this game....

[Gas Man]

WOW that is insane speed. I've never seen anything like that. WOW.

My prayers go out to you all.

[RACER X]

Bastrop fire is as big as the state of Conneticut (sp?)

[HurricaneHeather]

We were at the high school, came outside and saw black smoke in the direction of our home. My heart just dropped. I don't like this game....

I was out for a walk, turned a corner to see that. I haven't run in 2.5 years, but I ran home.

I don't know how people who live in high risk areas for natural disasters do it. I am stressed to the max and it is making me so sad seeing smoke just lingering all over the city. :(

Good news is that the Bastrop fire is now 30% contained. That is a start.

[HurricaneHeather]

"New from the TX Forest Service: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX, Bastrop County. 33,038 acres. The State Operations Center is reporting 30 percent containment. Most of the forward progress of the fire has stopped, but significant intense burning continues in the interior. Twenty subdivisions remain evacuated. An assessment team has confirmed 785 homes have been destroyed. Two civilians were found dead yesterday as search crews went through the charred subdivisions."

[RACER X]

fire near my friends house is 85% contained. whew!

[OneSickPsycho]

Brutal. Good luck with that shit...

[HurricaneHeather]

We had lunch with our AFD friend who worked all day Sunday and Monday through Tuesday morning. He took off today to rest and is going back at noon tomorrow.

He explained what contained meant, how Bastrop was a fire begging to happen for years now with all the pine trees there and that rednecks out in the sticks have been feeding them very well while on duty. :D

Also, he told us what to look for when we see smoke to determine if it's going to be a threat to you.

One friend who lives in Bastrop has been allowed to return home. They just have to boil all their water for a while.

[Particle Man]

Raining like a motherfucker here - we are at about 5-6 inches in 24 hours with no sign of stopping.

Wish there was a way to send it to you.

[RACER X]

The fire has destroyed 1,386 homes and charred about 34,349 acres in and around Bastrop, officials said Thursday.

[azoomm]

DC10 flies today....

[Gas Man]

What took them so long?

[azoomm]

What took them so long?

Regulations and contract negotiations.

Just saw on the news they are NOT flying until tomorrow because they "Need a qualified pilot."

It's all weird and horrible politics. The company that owns them are using their FB page to try and get an exclusive contract with the US Forest Service. They have been fighting fires in California before coming here - so their pilots needed to sit out and rest per federal regulations.

People are REALLY emotional about it right now.

Bastrop needs them to make it rain...

[Archren]

This whole situation pains me.. my unit is supposed to be designed for incident response (natural or man-made), but we are not designed for firefighting. I'm glad Fort Hood has sent some aircraft for MEDEVAC ops at least.

[sherri_chickie]

I hope the fires get under control. We lost most of a town in Northern Alberta this year ( Slave Lake) due to uncontrolled forest fires. My cousins Dad lost everything!

[Gas Man]

Politics should never be int he way of this type of services.

[RACER X]

Politics should never be int he way of this type of services.

oh it is, i've already heard of infighting w/ FEMA and the firefighters....

[RACER X]

ACK!


http://jalopnik.com/5837816/texas-fires-destroy-one-collectors-175-classic-cars

http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/12/2011/09/xlarge_ap-texas-fire-classic-cars_top.jpg

"Texas fires destroy one collector’s 175 classic cars

Texas fires destroy one collector's 175 classic carsThe good news for one Texas man near the massive wildfires is that his home was merely singed, and his family escaped uninjured. The bad news was what the fire took instead — some 175 classic cars, including a Shelby Cobra and about a dozen Corvettes.

John Chapman, 70, was shuffling through the ash-covered remains of his collection spread through a garage and several pole barns shorty after the fire moved through, pushing burning embers off what had been left behind. Other vehicles lost included several mid-'50s Chevys, a 1947 Studebaker pickup and a 1966 Pontiac GTO.

"You can either laugh or you can cry," Chapman told the Houston Chronicle. "You might as well laugh.""

[Gas Man]

OH MY!!! That sucks!!!

If I had that many cars, I would have them in a fire supressed building.

That being said, if he had them all insured he is going to be a very rich man.

[OneSickPsycho]

OH MY!!! That sucks!!!

If I had that many cars, I would have them in a fire supressed building.

That being said, if he had them all insured he is going to be a very rich man.

He had a collection of 175 classic cars... he already was a very rich man... Rich enough, you'd think, to rent a fleet of car haulers... or for that matter... hire a bunch of people to systematically drive all of those cars to a safe location...

[Gas Man]

You would think... or have a building to keep them safe. HOWEVER he had none of the above.

[OneSickPsycho]

You would think... or have a building to keep them safe. HOWEVER he had none of the above.

He probably 1) has enough money not to care and/or 2) was down for the giant insurance payday!

[RACER X]

many people only have 5-10min notice

not gonna move alot of cars in that time frame.

[azoomm]

many people only have 5-10min notice

not gonna move alot of cars in that time frame.

This. :(

There were a lot of people that weren't home when the area was evacuated. They were not allowed into the areas to retrieve anything.

Friends of mine were recounting stories of going door to door to alert neighbors. Only to find no one home and struggle with the decision to let horses out of barns.

[OneSickPsycho]

This. :(

There were a lot of people that weren't home when the area was evacuated. They were not allowed into the areas to retrieve anything.

Friends of mine were recounting stories of going door to door to alert neighbors. Only to find no one home and struggle with the decision to let horses out of barns.

No one home, let the horses go...

And if I had 175 cars and that shit was affecting the other side of the city, I'd be making arrangements...

[azoomm]

No one home, let the horses go...

And if I had 175 cars and that shit was affecting the other side of the city, I'd be making arrangements...

That's what they did.

What arrangements? They were arresting people that would violate barricades. It may have been different in the Magnolia fire than the Bastrop fire. After having two fires close enough that our neighbors were evacuated, you REALLY start to weigh what is truly important. I mean, we have two cars, one truck, three motorcycles in my garage. And, only three drivers. We could probably fit two of the bikes into the truck. But then, we can't take other stuff with us.

What do you take?

We still have bags set aside to grab and go. I've double checked our insurance policies to make sure stuff is updated in case there is a loss.

[HurricaneHeather]

My mind was just on things that I will need over the next few days that can't be bought at the store. Like my glasses/contacts, prescriptions, etc.

Then other things that could easily fit in the car that can't be replaced. Old pictures, certain artwork and the ostrich egg lamp my husband bought me in Capetown. Cars and bikes didn't cross my mind...but then, that's why I don't have 175 of them. :lol:

Most importantly was me, cats, overnight bag, get the eff out.

[RACER X]

pictures, guns/ammo, computers just the boxes not screens, work and play clothes

everything else is insured.

[RACER X]

Temps are finally cool enough to go out back and play, but it's smokey

[Rangerscott]

Post some pics or vids.

[TYEster]

Animals, papers, bikes, guns, MC gear, eh what else is there to take?

We're compiling a firebox... Basically a fireproof briefcase we hopefully can grab on the way out of a burning house. Comprised of important paperwork, heirlooms and a picture hard copies.

[azoomm]

Post some pics or vids.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wELdKgk80e8&sns=fb

Bastrop Fire. We drove on the tollway that goes past the area. It looked like a volcano - after seeing it from where we were it is not difficult to imagine these photos being the real deal.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/azoomm/BastropFire3.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/azoomm/BastropFire2.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/azoomm/BastropFire1.jpg

From the fire by my house:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/azoomm/LeanderFire1.jpg

[OneSickPsycho]

Animals, papers, bikes, guns, MC gear, eh what else is there to take?

We're compiling a firebox... Basically a fireproof briefcase we hopefully can grab on the way out of a burning house. Comprised of important paperwork, heirlooms and a picture hard copies.

If it's fireproof, why would you have to take it?

[RACER X]

fireproof usually has a heat and time limit. so its more like fire resistant

[Tmall]

If it's fireproof, why would you have to take it?

Because the sneaky shits don't tell you that just because the case will not burn, does not mean the insides will not heat up to several hundred degrees..

[azoomm]

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/09/09/general-us-texas-wildfires_8668248.html

[RACER X]

huh, that plane is down here flying around

http://www.click2houston.com/news/29128410/detail.html

Fire Retardant-Dumping DC-10 Helps 3-County Fire

"But Texas Fire Service spokeswoman Holly Huffman said the plane was instead sent to fight blazes in Grimes, Montgomery and Waller counties. The agency said those wildfires, which have blackened more than 15,000 acres, were 60 percent contained Friday."

[TYEster]

If it's fireproof, why would you have to take it?

We don't, but it means making all the phone calls we'd have to make later while the house is still smoldering.

Being proactive with a house fire > waiting for someone else to do everything for me


It's also just if we HAVE to grab one material object while hustling the animals out, that's what we grab.

[101lifts2]

I'm amazed that the one thing that HAS to be taken is ur guns!!! lol

We see alot of fires in CA....every year it's the same mojo. The difference is the smoke here has nowhere to go as it gets pushed between the mountains to the east and the ocean to the west. So....you can't see 100 feet in the air as well as ash falling everywhere.

Be lucky your air quality after the fires are out isn't going to be too bad for all that long.

[Rangerscott]

That's pretty smart calling your home phone and seeing if the answer machine picks up. I never would have thought of that. Of course I dont have a phone lan line.

[Adeptus_Minor]

I'm amazed that the one thing that HAS to be taken is ur guns!!! lol



Why not?
Unless you're buying crap, firearms are a major investment.
Also, many of us attach sentimental value to some our guns (like the first hunting rifle my dad got me).

[TYEster]

I'd take the guns because

A: I don't want rounds going off while the house is burning
B: I don't want any fire, police, public service or government agency messing with them because I may not get them back or used in their records. My guns = my business
C: If they DONT burn, I still would like their use for defense or fun despite being temporarily homeless.
D: The investment comes last because I bought them for other things, however in the post-apocalypse, guns and fuel will be the best monetary system we could have. :P

[Rangerscott]

Hell ya the guns are coming. What else in your house you can sell and make quad digits off of so you put some money down on an apartment or a car if need be? What if youre trying to get away from tye fire and you get caught in it. Those family photos arent going to let you take yourself out before being engulfed by the flames.

[101lifts2]

Texans..u funny. lol

[Rangerscott]

Family pics aren't going to pay the bills that you still gotta pay even if your house is a pile of ash. They're not gonna give a fuck if your homeless.

[101lifts2]

Family pics aren't going to pay the bills that you still gotta pay even if your house is a pile of ash. They're not gonna give a fuck if your homeless.

Well...IMO, the amount of guns some of you have is more of a hobby and a keep up with the Jones' than self defense. IF you were to put that money into savings instead of guns, then you would have that money in a case as such. Right?:idk:

[RACER X]

Well...IMO, the amount of guns some of you have is more of a hobby and a keep up with the Jones' than self defense. IF you were to put that money into savings instead of guns, then you would have that money in a case as such. Right?:idk:

you have your hobbies we have our, the amount of $ you spend on gym fee's put into savings yada yada yada

your "attitude" is one from in a communist state, so you wouldn't understand. you've been there too long.

[TYEster]

Well...IMO, the amount of guns some of you have is more of a hobby and a keep up with the Jones' than self defense. IF you were to put that money into savings instead of guns, then you would have that money in a case as such. Right?:idk:

LOL you guys making it out to sound like I have an arsenal.

I have a 9mm, 12g from my fiance's father and his hunting rifle. The 9mm is for defense/fun, the other two are "heirloom" material. If I have a few minutes to really collect the things that are important, that makes the top of the list. Besides, what are the odds the BOTH of us will be home to haul out my big screen tv? I'll take a check for that, but I can't get a check for some antiques.

Family pics aren't going to pay the bills that you still gotta pay even if your house is a pile of ash. They're not gonna give a fuck if your homeless.

And Rangerscott, I won't need to sell anything I save? I'm still employed, I still collect a paycheck on salary. Any bills in my name and on my credit will still get paid. My parents live 40mi away and we have many friends just as close whom we could shelter at. AND if I was so inclined, my homeowners also covers our room & board at a hotel if we needed to. But that's probably more paperwork than I'll want to do.

[HurricaneHeather]

Texans..u funny. lol

I have one cheap gun and it never once crossed my mind to grab that. We aren't all gun nuts. :lol:

Oh and selling them to pay your bills, Ranger? What? :lol:

[skiergirl]

And all of that is contingent upon that fact that we are home and able to grab anything...

If we were home, then like he said, firebox of important papers, pets, and guns. After that we'll see what there's time for. I love my bikes but I can buy new bikes easier than replacing all of my clothes and pictures so a suitcase of stuff would be next...then we'll see about bikes.

[Rangerscott]

I'd ride nude before letting my bike burn. There's a goodwill or salvation army close by.

[101lifts2]

you have your hobbies we have our, the amount of $ you spend on gym fee's put into savings yada yada yada

your "attitude" is one from in a communist state, so you wouldn't understand. you've been there too long.


Other than higher taxes and strict gun laws, CA is the polar opposite to a Communist state. I can guarantee that TX is far more of a police state than CA. Add NJ to that list too...

[Rangerscott]

I just bought a shotgun and walked out the store with it. Waiting period.....what waiting period?

[Gas Man]

FWIW, no waiting here and we aren't gun happy awesome burning texas or hippy cali.

[azoomm]

Btw, fires are still burning. It's just now past all the homes in the area, so it's not big news.

[shmike]

Btw, fires are still burning. It's just now past all the homes in the area, so it's not big news.

That's good to hear.

[azoomm]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrismenning/states-discussing-the-end-of-summer

[HurricaneHeather]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrismenning/states-discussing-the-end-of-summer

:lol

Sharing on FB in 3...2...1...

[HurricaneHeather]

I had to evacuate my hotel in FL today because of a fire alarm. I was not happy, but luckily it was a false alarm.

Moira pointed out: "They just wanted to make you feel at home." :rofl:

[Archren]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrismenning/states-discussing-the-end-of-summer

:lmao: Funny, but true!

[Rangerscott]

Did ya'll get any rain? We've been wet since last night.

[fatbuckRTO]

Did ya'll get any rain? We've been wet since last night.

Don't know if it happened this time or not, but the last time it rained it was lightning for about a half hour before the "rain" came. The lightning started a couple grass fires. Can't even get rain in west Texas without shit burning down.

[azoomm]

Did ya'll get any rain? We've been wet since last night.

No, asshole.

Fuck.

Today we actually had clouds.

[Rangerscott]

Wasn't being a dick

[azoomm]

Wasn't being a dick

I know, I'm just jealous of your rain... :(

[skiergirl]

we got a small sprinkling in South Austin this morning and around lunch. Enough to wet the roads for 30 minutes but that's about it.

[Twobanger]

I'm amazed that the one thing that HAS to be taken is ur guns!!! lol


Late to the party on this, but homeowners insurance doesn't typically cover much if anything on firearms (1,000-2,500 from just searching a bit). I've got almost 4K in just my AR.

[Adeptus_Minor]

I've got almost 4K in just my AR.


Damn dude... that must be one nice AR. :D

[anthonyk]

You can probably take out a personal articles policy separately from your homeowner's. I've done that for some jewelry in the past (not mine redflip ).

[Rangerscott]

Damn dude... that must be one nice AR. :D

AR items add up very quickly.

[Adeptus_Minor]

AR items add up very quickly.

Don't I know it... :whistle:

[RACER X]

Been raining lightly here the last few days, 1/2" or so a day

Raining this morn

[Particle Man]

Been raining lightly here the last cole days, 1/2" or so a day

Raining this morn

About time

[RACER X]

yeah, now were only 15.5" of rain below normal...lol

[azoomm]

Been raining lightly here the last few days, 1/2" or so a day

Raining this morn

Not here :(

Track got a bit of rain. My house.... ZERO.

[HurricaneHeather]

It sprinkled at out house. We turn our rain barrels back over to collect. It was bit presumptuous, but whatever. :lol:

[Adeptus_Minor]

Not here :(

Track got a bit of rain. My house.... ZERO.

Round Rock got a decent rain.
My crunchy dead grass was soggy dead grass this morning, and I actually got mud on my shoes walking the dog.
(and to silence the inevitable comments, yes, it was mud :P )

[HurricaneHeather]

Round Rock got a decent rain.
My crunchy dead grass was soggy dead grass this morning, and I actually got mud on my shoes walking the dog.
(and to silence the inevitable comments, yes, it was mud :P )

Are you sure it wasn't poo?!?! :rofl: <---said in the most immature tone you can imagine.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Are you sure it wasn't poo?!?! :rofl: <---said in the most immature tone you can imagine.

Pretty sure, but you can come sniff it if you want. :nee:

[Particle Man]

yeah, now were only 15.5" of rain below normal...lol

Given the past few years, it may be time to redefine "normal".... Just sayin'

[Adeptus_Minor]

Given the past few years, it may be time to redefine "normal".... Just sayin'

By "normal" he means what we need to not be in a serious drought anymore.

[azoomm]

And... more fire. This time a few miles West of the track. We lost power. This was from the top observation deck...

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/azoomm/2011-09-24170125.jpg

[Particle Man]

By "normal" he means what we need to not be in a serious drought anymore.

True.