I’m sorry. I thought I’d be able to hang out a bit longer… but the fires are getting closer and though we’re not in any IMMEDIATE harm right now the air quality is such that school has been canceled for tomorrow - and everyone is staying inside with air purifyers. It’s nasty out here.

I’m sure tomorrow will be somewhat better and we’ll talk then. I’ll stay on alerts as long as possible.

Oh - and I realized that there is something funky going on with my comments. I’ll let mama tee know about it and hopefully she’ll get to it when she gets the chance.

****Update (Monday - 12:45PM PST)****

Well - seems all schools were canceled today around here - and many more in Southern California. We’re all just waiting - even though I live in an area that will have fires around me - our home is not immediately threatened. Most of the homes around us that are up in the hills and surrounded by brush are the places where the families have been evacuated. Like always there are people who are standing on their roof tops and spraying down their houses while just behind them the fires creep closer. I wish there was something else on tv other than the fires. They are wide spread and almost random. It’s a little scary to see a big fire less than 4 miles away from your house - no matter who tells you you’re gonna be okay. I’m worried that there aren’t enough firemen to handle all the many fires - but I think that we’re getting help from other states soon.

Welcome to California. Seems there’s always something going on here. I’ll update when I learn more - for now all is okay…just windy as hell.

*****Update 4:26PM PST*****

Ok - with out giving up the directions to my front door - let me just say that the fires are starting up in a whole new direction definitely threatening another area much closer to me - let’s just say a few short miles. Again - because of the area of my house - we’re not in immediate danger - but I’d be surprised if school isn’t canceled for tomorrow again. I’ve been on alerts for the entire day and I can’t see myself going off alerts any time soon. I’m sorry for any trouble this may cause those who have arranged calls with me - but safety first, right? Forgive me if I don’t answer right away - I’m either hosing down the house - or confessing any sins that might make me an easy target. (that was a joke directed at Rolf who has God ALL wrong!) I’ll answer when/if I can. Thanks for keeping all of us in your prayers.