[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for all your kind thoughts.

Things are better today. The winds have died down and the temperatures are markedly lower. No rain in sight (hasn't rained here since July 1)

Our beleagured firefighters finally have some help from all over California and Nevada and Arizona-lots of fire engines and equipment and firefighters.

There is still one major fire threatening homes and lives.

A concern now is air quality. The skies are dark, the air is smokey and we are told to stay indoors with the windows closed and no air on...Gotta conserve electricity and water usage. Most schools and colleges are closed as are many businesses and we are told to stay off the roads (some are closed anyway).

My family and house remain fine. Eyes are burning, throat is scratchy but that is normal we are assured. The local media is doing an excellent job of keeping us informed. In fact, some expert just advised that we take a damp cloth and dust so that is what I am off to do. Will make sure I make a swipe of my pearls and egg dishes too, lol.

Won't be posting much today-my heart isn't in it. But I have been lurking off and on and enjoying all the updates and humor.

HLL-really enjoyed your night with the 9 dwarves. Your characterizations were right on but you left out Dennis K. His ears look so disproportionately large to me...how do they look up close....

[daisyscarlett]

God Bless Firefighters...

[MaeWest]

HLL-really enjoyed your night with the 9 dwarves. Your characterizations were right on but you left out Dennis K. His ears look so disproportionately large to me...

[Teacup]

You and everyone out there near the fire, are in my prayers.

My little sister emailed me and said many of her employees can not come into to work because they are being evacuated. She supervises the courts and jails. Stay safe.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

you left out Dennis K. His ears look so disproportionately large to me...how do they look up close....

Dennis K has huge ears like the handles on a teapot. He is super-goofy.