The Witch of San Diego

We're naturally concerned about Tom's safety. On the google earth maps, his house looks to be surrounded by fire. He is respectful of the danger, but he says he's outside of the evac area (for now) and doesn't expect fire in his neighborhood. We're all being watchful and his sisters are helping to keep him entertained! I told him to be sure to pack a picture of his mother.

The reference to the ice cream truck is because the police come around with megaphones when you have to evacuate, and it reminds everybody of when the ice cream truck used to come on our street in the subdivision.

Well it looks like the ice cream truck came to Tom's house. We were debating which car Tom chose to save.... The name of Tom's fire is the Witch Fire.

Let us know where you are. By the way the Mexican border is closed so don't go south ;)

Thinking of you and all your personal belongings
Laurie
A map of the fire area Tom's house is between Poway and I-15.

He said the car had already been packed, I couldn't bear to ask 'which car.' Probly Raven tho, because he said he really just took some clothes and documents. He said he would probly head to Val's. (Jana)

I spoke with Tom just now and he hasn't evacuated yet. He is on the edge of the zone. I woke him up. I hope he can go back to sleep!!! Sorry Tom (Laurie)

I think if I were Tom, I'd just, you know ... ditch. How did he *know* he was on the edge of the zone? He was *sleeping*! (Jana)

Good morning everyone!


I have some clothes and documents packed in Raven. The bike rack is on and my mountain bike is on the back.

The houses that are at risk are those that border wild brush areas. Once houses start burning the fire usually doesn't spread very far into a development. I am surrounded by houses and irrigated landscaping on all sides for a good distance. At this point the fire would approach from the north and my house has a bare construction site with stone laid on it just to the north. The probability of my house burning is small.


At this point they are being very cautious and are evacuating neighborhoods well in advance of any serious threat. Rest assured that if an evacuation order comes I will leave without hesitation.

On a further note, Tuesday is garbage day and the garbage truck just came by to pick up the garbage, i.e. business as usual. (Tom)

See, I knew he wouldn't leave without the bike!!!! (Laurie)

How bout Cymer? Is Cymer burned up? Huh?

Which clothes did you pack?

What about your comics?

What about pictures? Don't you think you should take that 22nd Street Beat clip about me off the refrigerator?

How bout the bunnies? Have you seen herds of bounding wild-eyed bunnies? In my book, that's when you get the heck outta Dodge. (Jana)


On Oct 23, 2007, at 7:49 AM, Jana Steiger wrote:


How bout Cymer? Is Cymer burned up? Huh?

I don't think so but I don't really know. It'd be interesting, though. If it did burn there would be global implications for the semi-conductor industry.

Which clothes did you pack?

My "Life is crap" tee shirt and my Michigan boxer shorts.


What about your comics?

No, but I sorted them in the order that I want them to burn.


What about pictures? Don't you think you should take that 22nd Street Beat clip about me off the refrigerator?

Well sure, that.

How bout the bunnies? Have you seen herds of bounding wild-eyed bunnies? In my book, that's when you get the heck outta Dodge.

The coyotes tend to keep the bunny population in check. (Tom)