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Connecting => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: ryan_p on December 05, 2017, 10:04:43 PM

Title: California fires
Post by: ryan_p on December 05, 2017, 10:04:43 PM: Hope the folks on this Board in Cali are okay?

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/thomas-fire-simon-phillips/
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: David Houck on December 06, 2017, 10:56:20 AM: Devastating fire.

Simon Phillips has had our attention recently as part of the Hiromi Trio Project, but he has a long and accomplished career, including a long tenure with Toto.
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: hieronymous on December 06, 2017, 11:03:27 AM: There's a pretty direct Alembic connection too - he played with Stanley Clarke, live & in the studio (Rocks Pebbles & Sand) - here's one from '78:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfO8LeHtNTk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfO8LeHtNTk)

These fires are just awful.
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: mica on December 06, 2017, 03:59:16 PM: They are awful. I've been talking to people the last couple of days, and it's at least as bad as you see on the news. Hoping the winds die down and they get a handle on the flames soon.
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: tbrannon on December 06, 2017, 11:11:38 PM: I'm in North San Diego County and the winds are howling outside right now. Probably the strongest they've blown at my house in the last 4 days. They're supposed to start tailing off tomorrow. Hopefully that helps slow them down.
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 07, 2017, 03:38:30 AM: You guys hunker down out there. Will be thinking of you.
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: rv_bass on December 07, 2017, 04:18:44 AM: It’s just crazy. Tragic.
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: tbrannon on December 07, 2017, 03:55:12 PM: My area has forced evacuations from the Lilac fire.
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: David Houck on December 07, 2017, 05:50:06 PM: Stay safe, Toby.
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: sonicus on December 14, 2017, 01:09:15 AM: Everyone please stay safe . This is all so sad .
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: pauldo on December 14, 2017, 02:05:16 AM: {{Wishes for safety.}}
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: mario_farufyno on December 14, 2017, 09:23:17 AM: We're hoping the best for you all, be safe!
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: tbrannon on December 14, 2017, 10:30:28 AM: My house survived. The fire crews did a pretty amazing job minimizing the loss, considering the conditions they were facing.
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 14, 2017, 01:25:58 PM: That's great news Toby. :D

Having had my own home partially destroyed once, I was really hoping and praying it wouldn't happen to anyone here in this little community.
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: mica on December 14, 2017, 01:40:16 PM: Much relief, Toby!
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: StephenR on December 14, 2017, 02:17:42 PM: Good news indeed!

We had a fire in the Oakland Hills Monday night which burned two homes under construction. Fire crews did an amazing job of getting it put out within 7-8 hours. Despite the quick response the section of Snake Rd that the burned houses are on is closed indefinitely. Must say I have been impressed with the OFD... response time and success rate since the big 1991 fire has been really good.

Still need to check in with a friend whose elderly mother has a ranch in Ojai. She evacuated days ago but not before there was damage to the ranch. We really need rain here in CA, fire season should have already ended. Hope everyone continues to be safe!
Title: Re: California fires
Post by: tbrannon on December 14, 2017, 04:36:49 PM: Thanks! It did get a little sketchy thursday night, but when I was driving away, there was peace of mind in the knowledge that worst case scenario, all I was losing was 'stuff'. No pets to worry about and I knew my kids were safe. Everything else could have burned and everything still would have been ok.