tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post114578057695378561..comments2023-09-07T04:46:27.378-07:00Comments on Life According to Mel Heth: Crying for My MountainsMelissa Marishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15216312159880277204noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-70302533440370669652009-09-03T12:48:39.205-07:002009-09-03T12:48:39.205-07:00Oh, I'm so sorry. I'll send some good vibe...Oh, I'm so sorry. I'll send some good vibes to your mountains.Mermandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14752729189708919104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-39362552874907291642009-09-01T13:08:03.843-07:002009-09-01T13:08:03.843-07:00Fire is so scary! I get why people hesitate in eva...Fire is so scary! I get why people hesitate in evacuating, not wanting to leave their things but then when they get stuck there it's even worse. I hope people get out safely and the fire is put out soon. If it was arson, I agree with you about trying them.Sizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182860438430294750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-4410144771980612902009-09-01T08:35:05.668-07:002009-09-01T08:35:05.668-07:00Well said. I feel the same way. Those are MY mou...Well said. I feel the same way. Those are MY mountains. I'd know them anywhere. They were the background of my childhood. On top of that, the thought of my wonderful little hidden gem of a neighborhood being destroyed makes me sick in so many ways. Thanks for keeping me updated and thank you to your brother and dad for their support.Lara Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642436398673613340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-79497696442180757252009-09-01T00:45:45.733-07:002009-09-01T00:45:45.733-07:00So sad, I love hiking there and was excited about ...So sad, I love hiking there and was excited about an upcoming backpacking trip for a quick weekend. It's all part of life's circle, but feels so painful. Glad you are safe!Alyshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778525192877261961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-56694769255395785292009-08-31T11:45:06.325-07:002009-08-31T11:45:06.325-07:00Laura - Thanks. I think Denice is going to go on a...Laura - Thanks. I think Denice is going to go on a bender after all this...<br /><br />JustRun - La Canada is this fire, yes. It's been awhile since these mountains have burned...it was definitely freaky to watch the flames from my apartment and my parents' house. Hopefully they'll get it under control soon.<br /><br />Hannah - Yeah apparently they went up and down some streets with bull horns and sirens last night - but it was a semi-false alarm. It's been a pretty unbelievable few days.<br /><br />Geekhiker - That actually does make me feel a lot better. I wanted to think that the bunnies and the deer and even the cougars could get away... I'm also mourning the trees and brush though. Hiking up the crest won't quite be the same after this.<br /><br />Brookem - Thanks, lady. Hopefully they'll get it under control soon. It's been surreal to watch.<br /><br />Nilsa - That's crazy the smoke would travel that far. I know fire can be a sort of good cleansing event for the forests, but eesh...no fun when it's happening.Melissa Marishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216312159880277204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-26316329484969546962009-08-31T09:17:08.623-07:002009-08-31T09:17:08.623-07:00When we were in Montana, they said the imperfect d...When we were in Montana, they said the imperfect days (i.e., the haze) was due to the California fires. It's not just the immediate beauty that is affected by these flames. Shame on those who played a role in starting it. Maybe the fire be put to rest soon.Nilsa @ SoMi Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474642034399063234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-52192205047776379442009-08-31T08:07:20.258-07:002009-08-31T08:07:20.258-07:00oh wow.... that's really scary. im sorry this...oh wow.... that's really scary. im sorry this is happening so close to home for you.megabrookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07116377733819568110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-35671005623864065092009-08-30T20:56:28.244-07:002009-08-30T20:56:28.244-07:00Last night I went out walking and could see the or...Last night I went out walking and could see the orange flames from where I live. I've never seen a fire quite like this one. With no winds, it's simply spreading in all directions, and it's just about impossible to outflank it because there's no way to build a line all the way around.<br /><br />To think it might be arson, though, makes me rather sick.<br /><br />For what it's worth, you don't have to worry too much about the wildlife. In the massive Yellowstone blazes in '88, they expected to find mass deaths. Instead, they only found two moose that had gotten caught, and a few small animals. Most everything survived, because after thousands of years, animals know how to get out of the way.<br /><br />Hope that little bit of info helps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-68996190532807754942009-08-30T12:43:44.255-07:002009-08-30T12:43:44.255-07:00I know it so awful! My mom called me to tell me th...I know it so awful! My mom called me to tell me that everybody we know is on alert to evacuate or has already. Its so so so sad. <br />I am so worried for the wildlife and all the people. <br /><br />I can't even bring myself to think it is an arsonist fire. It's just too much. Lots of tears.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337478043863460617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-49997456491638995272009-08-30T07:17:04.068-07:002009-08-30T07:17:04.068-07:00Oh my goodness, that is scary. I can't imagine...Oh my goodness, that is scary. I can't imagine even trying to sleep through the night. I have friends in La Canada (I think that's a different fire) who've been evacuated. I cannot imagine.<br />I'm thinking of all of you. And praying for those firefighters.justrunhttp://www.justrunjustlivejustbe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3087093335837785770.post-57659096913296934962009-08-30T07:06:36.767-07:002009-08-30T07:06:36.767-07:00Thinking about you guys....hang in there! XOXOXOThinking about you guys....hang in there! XOXOXOlauranoreply@blogger.com