Square Peg Arts on sat 28 jun 08
Hi Joyce, et al...
I'm in Calaveras county. in the Sierra foothills.
We had 16 fires started by the storm (and another T-storm in the forecast
this weekend), but its not the fires themselves that are effecting us, but
the smoke.
With the San Joaquine valley to our west and the Sierras to the east, smoke
from all over the state has settled over the Mother Lode. Our visibility has
been greatly reduced - where we can normally see the Central Valley from our
windows, to about 1/4 mile. We have not seen the sun in a good week - my
vegatable plants are beginning to yellow from lack of sun, and not only we
humans are having a tough time breathing. 2 of my horses have developed
coughs in the last few days.
We have a bit of a breeze today, which hopefully will help rid us of the
smoke, but there is the fear of more fires, so one must be careful what one
wishes for.
I expect its the same for most Californians not near the ocean.
Hoping everyone is safe and stays that way!
Cathi Newlin, Angels Camp, Ca
www.SquarePegArts.com
yes, that's a straw in my beer.
----- Original Message -----
From: "joyce"
To:
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 2:21 PM
Subject: Fwd: fires in california
>>
>>Hello-
>>
>> Here's a report from hot and smoky northern california,
>> particularly Mendocino County, where my studio is. Last Friday
>> night, we had a most unusual storm pass over the area, bringing
>> over 8800 lightning strikes to our county. This lit over 150
>> wildfires all through the region, mainly in the wilderness between
>> us and the pacific ocean, about 100 miles as the crow flies. In
>> Ukiah, where I am, we've borne the brunt of the smoke from these
>> fires, with the usual west wind blowing it all into our valley.
>> Only two structures have been lost so far, and no loss of life, but
>> many homes are threatened and at least half of the fires are not
>> being fought because of a lack of manpower and remoteness of
>> location. visibility here in Ukiah is less than half a mile, and
>> today it's a bit better. People are wearing masks if they go out,
>> and few are going out. If you're hearing about the fires out here,
>> I'm in the midst of it. I'm in no danger except for smoke. there is
>> a slight chance of more lightning tonight, although it is
>> small. Go to www.ukiahdailyjournal.com for more information. Jake
>> and I are going to the ocean monday for some fresh air and to hang
>> out. The cabin on Cobb is fine, i'm going there tonight. There are
>> fires in Lake County too, but the smoke is considerably better.
>> That's the report for now. Wanted to let you know what was going
>> on and i"m ok and probabally going to be that way.
>> peace gregg
>>
>>One Earth! Studio, Gallery and Gift
>>310 Mason Street, Ukiah, Ca. 95482
>>707-467-0200
>>www.oneearth@oneearthclay.com
>>Earth and Fire Pottery
>>PO Box 402 Whispering Pines, Ca. 95426
>>707 490-7168
>>www.earthandfirepottery.net
>>Past President Potters Council
>
James and Sherron Bowen on sun 29 jun 08
You should try to get yourselves and your animals out of there.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Square Peg Arts"
To:
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: fires in california
> Hi Joyce, et al...
> I'm in Calaveras county. in the Sierra foothills.
> We had 16 fires started by the storm (and another T-storm in the forecast
> this weekend), but its not the fires themselves that are effecting us, but
> the smoke.
> With the San Joaquine valley to our west and the Sierras to the east,
> smoke
> from all over the state has settled over the Mother Lode. Our visibility
> has
> been greatly reduced - where we can normally see the Central Valley from
> our
> windows, to about 1/4 mile. We have not seen the sun in a good week - my
> vegatable plants are beginning to yellow from lack of sun, and not only we
> humans are having a tough time breathing. 2 of my horses have developed
> coughs in the last few days.
>
> We have a bit of a breeze today, which hopefully will help rid us of the
> smoke, but there is the fear of more fires, so one must be careful what
> one
> wishes for.
> I expect its the same for most Californians not near the ocean.
>
> Hoping everyone is safe and stays that way!
>
> Cathi Newlin, Angels Camp, Ca
> www.SquarePegArts.com
> yes, that's a straw in my beer.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "joyce"
> To:
> Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 2:21 PM
> Subject: Fwd: fires in california
>
>
>>>
>>>Hello-
>>>
>>> Here's a report from hot and smoky northern california,
>>> particularly Mendocino County, where my studio is. Last Friday
>>> night, we had a most unusual storm pass over the area, bringing
>>> over 8800 lightning strikes to our county. This lit over 150
>>> wildfires all through the region, mainly in the wilderness between
>>> us and the pacific ocean, about 100 miles as the crow flies. In
>>> Ukiah, where I am, we've borne the brunt of the smoke from these
>>> fires, with the usual west wind blowing it all into our valley.
>>> Only two structures have been lost so far, and no loss of life, but
>>> many homes are threatened and at least half of the fires are not
>>> being fought because of a lack of manpower and remoteness of
>>> location. visibility here in Ukiah is less than half a mile, and
>>> today it's a bit better. People are wearing masks if they go out,
>>> and few are going out. If you're hearing about the fires out here,
>>> I'm in the midst of it. I'm in no danger except for smoke. there is
>>> a slight chance of more lightning tonight, although it is
>>> small. Go to www.ukiahdailyjournal.com for more information. Jake
>>> and I are going to the ocean monday for some fresh air and to hang
>>> out. The cabin on Cobb is fine, i'm going there tonight. There are
>>> fires in Lake County too, but the smoke is considerably better.
>>> That's the report for now. Wanted to let you know what was going
>>> on and i"m ok and probabally going to be that way.
>>> peace gregg
>>>
>>>One Earth! Studio, Gallery and Gift
>>>310 Mason Street, Ukiah, Ca. 95482
>>>707-467-0200
>>>www.oneearth@oneearthclay.com
>>>Earth and Fire Pottery
>>>PO Box 402 Whispering Pines, Ca. 95426
>>>707 490-7168
>>>www.earthandfirepottery.net
>>>Past President Potters Council
>>
>
>
Mike Gordon on sun 29 jun 08
I live in Walnut Creek, Ca. inland from the San Francisco bay area and
we have fires south of us as well. Santa Cruz mountains and Big Sur
have fires now as well as those north of us. It looks just like L.A .
smog, you know there are mountains there but you can't see them. Air
quality is bad. I took some photos but have no way of posting them, the
sun rise is the same red-orange as the sun set. The ocean breeze has
kicked in now and things are looking better if there is no more fires.
4th of July is next week and people are complaining about the upcoming
fire works displays. I have two nephew -in - laws that work for the
Palo Alto Fire Dept. that are up near Chico now and have been there for
a week. I hope everybody keeps safe and stays inside. Mike Gordon
Rikki Gill on sun 29 jun 08
Hi Mike,
The East Bay air isn't too bad right now. It was pretty murky for the last
few days.
I second your hopes for safety all around.
Best,
Rikki
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Gordon"
To:
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 1:49 PM
Subject: fires in california
>I live in Walnut Creek, Ca. inland from the San Francisco bay area and
> we have fires south of us as well. Santa Cruz mountains and Big Sur
> have fires now as well as those north of us. It looks just like L.A .
> smog, you know there are mountains there but you can't see them. Air
> quality is bad. I took some photos but have no way of posting them, the
> sun rise is the same red-orange as the sun set. The ocean breeze has
> kicked in now and things are looking better if there is no more fires.
> 4th of July is next week and people are complaining about the upcoming
> fire works displays. I have two nephew -in - laws that work for the
> Palo Alto Fire Dept. that are up near Chico now and have been there for
> a week. I hope everybody keeps safe and stays inside. Mike Gordon
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