I've had several messges already from folks around the country - just sending out good vibes to all my neighbors here right now - as many of you have probably heard - we're under severe heat and wind - which equals fires... I hope all of you are safe - and continue to stay so through this (supposed to last at least until Wednesday).... and special thanks to our firefighters - these guys are amazing...,.

Take care all...

Hi. Where are you in Ca? I live in Ventura and the winds and smell of smoke is unreal. I just moved from Mi so am not familiar with this. Your right about the fire fighters. They are such caring people and how they will risk there lives to help others. I'm sending out my wishes and prayers for them and all the people that are near or have loved ones near too.

Hi - I'm in the foothills just north of LA - but grew up in the hills here - while the fires are unfortunately part of living here - they are truly devestating.... and when those Santa Ana's blow - we all just get real nervous I think - fires or not from past experience....

I remember standing in front of our home more then a few times growing up watching the fire closing in on it - and the firemen doing everything they could save it - and they always did... but watched many many of our neigbors loose theirs.... really helps you set your priorites.....

To kmeb:

Hi, I don't know anything about California. Is Bakersfield near Southern California? Thanks, Melody

I truly hope that this disaster misses you both totally!

I hope as well that you have an alternative safe place to go.

My good thoughts are with you both and all others in Southern California.


take care please - j

Lots of prayers to all of you in the fire area. I'm hoping and praying for you all.

My son's home is in the area north of San Diego and he has been trying desperately to sell it as his new company's financing of his living quarters here has now run out. We are having to help him at this point. We wanted him to be able to sell the home,... not see it burn down. And this is two of our son's we're now having to help support. And on top of all of this, the neuropathy pain, arthritis, dryness is all worse. I seem to be in a decline. I tried to increase the Lyrica yesterday but the dryness forced me to say I can't take any more of it. Not sure what I will do at this point. It's two weeks until I get the next bloodwork.

I sure hope it rains on you all in that area. Didn't mean to complain of all my aches. Good luck to all of you.

Billye