Topic: California Wildfires.... (Read 12835 times)

Fired00d · « **on:** October 22, 2007, 12:50:52 PM »

Just wanted us to remember our members that may be affected/in harms way of the fires that are devastating the west now. I talked to Brian (Spiderman) this morning and the fires are getting close to his home. So close that he has packed up all their belongings he can carry and is awaiting the evacuation notice. Please keep him and all the rest of those affected by these fires in your thoughts and prayers.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

VAZHOG · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2007, 02:07:01 PM »

Just saw the evac notice give to san deigo folks and I sure hope he can get himself out the stuff can be replaced

Wish we were closer to be of some help.

erniezap · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2007, 02:56:18 PM »

SoCal members, let us NorCal people know what, if anything, we can do to help.

Personally, I can accomodate someone if they need a place to stay

Coolbreeze · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2007, 03:01:31 PM »

sheesh! My dad got evacuated yesterday mid-day, my sister later last night, my uncle in the wee hours this morning, (but he's still arguing about it), and my grandfather yesterday afternoon, (and he just refused to leave on the spot.) I think they called the cops and had someone haul him off, (he's 92), but I haven't fheard for sure yet.

sounds like a regular party down there!

The Mysterious Q! · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2007, 03:46:26 PM »

Just got off the phone with BB. The FD just came and told him to evacuate his home. I will be keeping my fingers crossed that they can stop the fires. I will be praying for you and your family Bro and all others that are being affected from this. The bike is safe and Linda was taking the personal possesions such as family pictures and documents and were loading what they could into their vehicles. L&R Bro,Q

Gettinold · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2007, 03:50:33 PM »

Wow didnt know about this. BB best of luck to bro I hope mother nature spares you.

Dave

Hoist! · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2007, 04:23:59 PM »

This is no joking matter. I seriously hope you're spared from this unfortunate event Brian. It must be difficult dealing with this, since you have no control over the final chapter. I hope you and your family remain safe, and can return to your home as quickly as possible.

Hoist!

RJ749 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2007, 06:17:26 PM »

Quote from: BigDaddy1569 on October 22, 2007, 03:46:26 PM

Just got off the phone with BB. The FD just came and told him to evacuate his home. I will be keeping my fingers crossed that they can stop the fires. I will be praying for you and your family Bro and all others that are being affected from this. The bike is safe and Linda was taking the personal possesions such as family pictures and documents and were loading what they could into their vehicles. L&R Bro,Q

This totally twists me up. I hate to see this happening, especially to friends and families of folks we are close to. I'll be pullin' for you BB.

Rog

HogBreath · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2007, 07:27:08 PM »

BB, sorry for this bad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hope to see you back home soon.

deucedog · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2007, 08:12:55 PM »

I'll post a picture of a tanker dropping fire retardant about 1 mile from our home. We had the sheriff stop by our house for a "precautionary" evacuation. We just stayed put as the fire was under control and was heading in a southwesterly direction away from us. Loads of smoke and ash. We had the trucks face out on the driveway and had our 8 dogs prepared for immediate departure if required. Our prayers are with the folks that were under mandatory evacuations. I have a trailer if anyone needs help. Let me know.

JR · « **Reply #10 on:** October 22, 2007, 09:18:25 PM »

My prayers are going out to all that are facing this tragedy. Especially BB and family. God Bless!

spydglide · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2007, 09:32:12 PM »

Man, I'm sorry to hear all this. Spiderman, I'm hoping and praying that ya'll are spared. At best, it's gonna be bad. Let us hear when you can. Good luck. spyder

Binx · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2007, 09:36:14 PM »

BB, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Wishing you a speedy and safe return home. -Binx

deucedog · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2007, 10:23:37 PM »

Here's what we saw from the front yarrd. These pilots are amazing and courageous flying in 30-50 MPG winds gusting to 70MPG, truly amazing. This is about 1 mile from our home. If you've been following the news, there are several fires going all over the state. The good news is that this one has been put out.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2007, 10:39:01 PM »

Spidy, Got a room if you need it. Lou 951 678-1281

djkak · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2007, 11:36:36 PM »

Hey Spiderman, I hope that everything works out for the best for you and your family.

djkak

JesterDecor · « **Reply #16 on:** October 23, 2007, 09:23:07 AM »

Spiderman! YIKES, Ken just told me about this this morning! Hopes and prayers for a safe and quick return to your home! It's fortunate you had notice to get your important papers and family treasures! Praying for their swift return to their rightful places in your undamaged home!

Hobo · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2007, 09:23:21 AM »

The Today Show was reporting from Poway CA, Spidermans home town, this morning. I hope his house dodges the bullit and that we don't have any firefighters hurt. We're thinking about you guys out there!

Hobo

miker · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2007, 09:28:04 AM »

Best of luck to all involved, stay safe first.

Miker

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2007, 09:33:55 AM »

i have the piru fire and stevenson ranch combining and headed straight for simi valley, should be ok, thank god for fire fighter

spydglide · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2007, 10:17:07 AM »

Quote from: 110mofo on October 23, 2007, 09:33:55 AM

i have the piru fire and stevenson ranch combining and headed straight for simi valley, should be ok, thank god for fire fighter

What a bad natural disaster.

I'm pulling for all you guys to escape this terrible fire(s). spyder

naitram · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2007, 10:19:50 AM »

todays news

California Office of Emergency Services firefighters wait for water as a home burns Monday, Oct 22. 2007 in Poway, Calif. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

naitram · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2007, 10:21:11 AM »

full story here

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/10/23/raging_calif_fires_burn_scores_of_homes/

pumkinownerswife · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2007, 10:25:26 AM »

Who all lives in this area? I pray you all are safe.

Helen

ccr · « **Reply #24 on:** October 23, 2007, 11:00:26 AM »

OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so sorry to hear about these wildfires and to know they are threatening the family of friends of our fellow CVOHarley brothers and sisters is heartbreaking. I'm on the other side of the continent, but if a bed, shower, and a vehicle is of value to any of you, please holler.

RJ749 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 23, 2007, 12:18:48 PM »

Anyone heard from BB? I hope for everyone's safety and that the winds die down to help the firefighters barrle this disaster.

ak · « **Reply #26 on:** October 23, 2007, 01:29:29 PM »

Kerry And Brandon,s Home may not be there when they get home on Friday. I,ll be home today sitting in louie,louieville airport flight leaves in two hours---AK

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #27 on:** October 23, 2007, 02:34:10 PM »

Quote from: ak on October 23, 2007, 01:29:29 PM

Kerry And Brandon,s Home may not be there when they get home on Friday. I,ll be home today sitting in louie,louieville airport flight leaves in two hours---AK

AK...sure hope everything is OK with their home. What's happening out there is awful...maybe the weather will change tomorrow and things will begin to get under control...not much anyone can do right now. My thoughts are with your loved ones, and anyone else who might be affected by this.

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #28 on:** October 23, 2007, 02:35:40 PM »

Hey everybody.
Things are still very iffy and at any moment we could get chased out again, but Linda and I and Mickey (our dog) are back in our house and have not suffered much. LD is in the middle of the local Walmart parking lot, locked, alarmed and covered. The truck and car are still packed and we are ready to leave on a moment's notice. We were with Beagle's wife Susie, but that area was evacuated as well. Susie is at a friends home near the ocean in a safe area. So far the damage for us is related to ash, soot etc. My yard is a mess, the pool will have to be drained and scrubbed, the filter system and pumps were left on and got clogged and burned out. All very very minor stuff compared to those that have lost their homes, those like Brandon and Kerry who were away and may return to nothing. At least when we left we took two vehicles full of precious memories with us and as I said they are still packed and ready to go. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone of our CVO family and all residents of the SoCal area undergoing this. While we learned a lot from the fires of 4 years ago, there is no getting used to this. There were moments of near dispair yesterday as it seemed the fire was boxing us in and we had no escape route. Luckily I caught a very accurate John Coleman on TV and he explained the wind patterns, pinpointed the exact areas that were burning and using a computer model predicted where the fires were headed. After seeing that we returned home. At the moment, we have Mickey's instincts ( he paces and whines when things get bad) and my dust meter. I keep a small area clean on the patio and if the fire starts in this direction the ash and soot that blows in advance of the fire will cover that area quickly and we'll be gone again. Thank you every single one of you for all your well wishes and prayers. Please extend those to everyone in the SoCal area. Also to our brothers and sisters in the New Orleans area which is once again getting the worst of the weather.

Vaya con Dios Mi Amigos y Amigas

B B

Chief · « **Reply #29 on:** October 23, 2007, 02:38:13 PM »

We're thinking about you BB. Be safe.

Spoiled! · « **Reply #30 on:** October 23, 2007, 02:41:24 PM »

Brian,

So very glad to hear from you, we were all getting very worried. Hopefully you will not have to evacuate again, but it sounds like you are ready if you have to. I can only imagine what that place looks like right now, probably a war zone.

Kathy

HogBreath · « **Reply #31 on:** October 23, 2007, 02:42:43 PM »

I'm really glad to hear your place is allright for now. That's great news.

Fired00d · « **Reply #32 on:** October 23, 2007, 02:47:41 PM »

BB,
Glad you were able to get online to post, and it was good to hear from you today. Sorry I wasn't able to inform the members after your call I'm at work today and wasn't able to get back online sooner. Hang in there, stay safe, and I'll keep in touch.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Fired00d · « **Reply #33 on:** October 23, 2007, 02:50:40 PM »

Quote from: ak on October 23, 2007, 01:29:29 PM

Kerry And Brandon,s Home may not be there when they get home on Friday. I,ll be home today sitting in louie,louieville airport flight leaves in two hours---AK

AK,
I'll keep them in my thoughts/prayers and hope everything will be the way they left it when they return.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

SBB · « **Reply #34 on:** October 23, 2007, 02:52:28 PM »

Hang in there BB
But most important, KEEP SAFE!

Nancy and I will be praying for yours and the others safety.

RJ749 · « **Reply #35 on:** October 23, 2007, 03:12:37 PM »

BB, glad to see your post and update. Glad to hear things are passable for the time being. We'll hope it stays that way and conditions improve for everyone.

AK, we're pullin' for the kids as well. Safe travel to you on your return home.

Rog

CVOJOE · « **Reply #36 on:** October 23, 2007, 03:18:26 PM »

Brian,
Glad to hear you're OK and Beags must be right behind you. Candy's kids were awakened at 4AM yestereday and were given 10 mins to evaulate thier places. They're now stuck on the nearly closed freeways trying to get North to LA.
What a mess, and her son is supposed to be getting married next week and their stuff is in thier house of course.
Lesson they learned is to keep a bag packed and essential papers in one spot ready to go. Easier said than done.

Joe

spydglide · « **Reply #37 on:** October 23, 2007, 03:22:54 PM »

Quote from: CVOJOE on October 23, 2007, 03:18:26 PM

Brian,
Glad to hear you're OK and Beags must be right behind you. Candy's kids were awakened at 4AM yestereday and were given 10 mins to evaulate thier places. They're now stuck on the nearly closed freeways trying to get North to LA.
What a mess, and her son is supposed to be getting married next week and their stuff is in thier house of course.
Lesson they learned is to keep a bag packed and essential papers in one spot ready to go. Easier said than done.

Joe

Man, it's good to hear from you guys.......just watching the news, you wonder how the CVO site people are fairing. Sounds like a tragedy that ya'll are doing the best you can with.......we're pulling for you. spyder

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #38 on:** October 23, 2007, 04:04:00 PM »

Quote from: Rjob749 on October 23, 2007, 03:12:37 PM

BB, glad to see your post and update. Glad to hear things are passable for the time being. We'll hope it stays that way and conditions improve for everyone.

AK, we're pullin' for the kids as well. Safe travel to you on your return home.

Rog

Hey Rog,
Maybe you can explain this. The first thing to go in my truck yesterday morning as we were packing to leave was my Dad's Model 70-270 Winchester

B B

JesterDecor · « **Reply #39 on:** October 23, 2007, 04:08:02 PM »

Great to see you posting an update and with, so far, good news being home and safe!! Hope the worst of it's over!

RJ749 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 23, 2007, 04:42:36 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on October 23, 2007, 04:04:00 PM

Hey Rog,
Maybe you can explain this. The first thing to go in my truck yesterday morning as we were packing to leave was my Dad's Model 70-270 Winchester
B B

Well, pretty simple in my mind, some things are simply priceless and those are some good memories you have attached to the piece. It would be a tragedy to loose it.

HogBreath · « **Reply #41 on:** October 23, 2007, 04:47:01 PM »

My dad passed on 2 years ago. He had a Model 70 winchester in the 243 caliber. To me, that's just his rifle still. My son has it now.

greglyon · « **Reply #42 on:** October 23, 2007, 05:42:28 PM »

For those in the area wanting to be kept up to date check out this blog sponsored by the Union Tribune. It updates automatically so keep the site open.

http://sosdfireblog.blogspot.com/

REGGAB · « **Reply #43 on:** October 23, 2007, 06:38:38 PM »

B B,
Renea and I wish the very best for you and all members of our CVO family affected by these fires. This is a seriously terrible predicament, and all I can do is pray for your's and your family's wellbeing and safety.
I'd like to ask the CVO family to keep Mike, Charlie and their families in your thoughts and prayers. Mike and Charlie are co-workers of mine, working on my project. Charlie was evacuated yesterday, and learned today that his home was destroyed. I spoke with Mike this morning, and he is currently in the same situation as B B. Mike and his wife are dealing with this situation after having suffered the dispair of the recent death of their son after a terrible fall. Work be damned!! I'm concerned for my friends, so please keep them and their families close in your thoughts and prayers.

Thanks very much.

Henry

Gettinold · « **Reply #44 on:** October 23, 2007, 06:40:00 PM »

To all southern left coasters: Best wishes to all !!!!! We are praying for rain and better conditions to stop the raging fires.

Dave

JR · « **Reply #45 on:** October 23, 2007, 08:20:16 PM »

Prayers are going to all in harms way. BB, I'm praying you don't have to leave again. AK, I'm praying for you and your family too!

harleydiva · « **Reply #46 on:** October 23, 2007, 09:21:48 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on October 23, 2007, 02:35:40 PM

Hey everybody.
Things are still very iffy and at any moment we could get chased out again, but Linda and I and Mickey (our dog) are back in our house and have not suffered much. LD is in the middle of the local Walmart parking lot, locked, alarmed and covered. The truck and car are still packed and we are ready to leave on a moment's notice. We were with Beagle's wife Susie, but that area was evacuated as well. Susie is at a friends home near the ocean in a safe area. So far the damage for us is related to ash, soot etc. My yard is a mess, the pool will have to be drained and scrubbed, the filter system and pumps were left on and got clogged and burned out. All very very minor stuff compared to those that have lost their homes, those like Brandon and Kerry who were away and may return to nothing. At least when we left we took two vehicles full of precious memories with us and as I said they are still packed and ready to go. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone of our CVO family and all residents of the SoCal area undergoing this. While we learned a lot from the fires of 4 years ago, there is no getting used to this. There were moments of near dispair yesterday as it seemed the fire was boxing us in and we had no escape route. Luckily I caught a very accurate John Coleman on TV and he explained the wind patterns, pinpointed the exact areas that were burning and using a computer model predicted where the fires were headed. After seeing that we returned home. At the moment, we have Mickey's instincts ( he paces and whines when things get bad) and my dust meter. I keep a small area clean on the patio and if the fire starts in this direction the ash and soot that blows in advance of the fire will cover that area quickly and we'll be gone again. Thank you every single one of you for all your well wishes and prayers. Please extend those to everyone in the SoCal area. Also to our brothers and sisters in the New Orleans area which is once again getting the worst of the weather.

Vaya con Dios Mi Amigos y Amigas

B B

Our thoughts are with you and yours.

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #47 on:** October 23, 2007, 09:42:04 PM »

All these prayers. Think maybe St. Peter would mind if I saved a few to cash in on judgement day ?

B B

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #48 on:** October 23, 2007, 09:49:48 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on October 23, 2007, 09:42:04 PM

All these prayers. Think maybe St. Peter would mind if I saved a few to cash in on judgement day ?

B B

B...any word on whether the winds are letting up some? Man, this is awful chit, and me and Suzanne are worried about you, your wife, and your dog, as well as all the others in the area. Be safe, and let us know when possible for you.

SBB · « **Reply #49 on:** October 23, 2007, 10:14:19 PM »

And a FYI concerning our friend Mr. Spiderman.
In the rush to evacuate his phone was dropped and smashed.
If we are lucky it's working and we can talk with him. But if you call him and just get his Voice mail and he doesn't return your call I'm betting it's not working. He will keep us informed on this site.
Hang in there buddy!

S
/
B

MJZ · « **Reply #50 on:** October 23, 2007, 11:12:05 PM »

Brian, damn man, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I pray you and yours come out of this with just the minimal damage you mentioned.
To all our CVO buds in SoCal, we're praying for you. It's like our tornadoes around here, I know what a helpless feeling that is and I really feel for you going through this.

SilverDawg · « **Reply #51 on:** October 24, 2007, 12:01:20 AM »

Having lived in southern California for over 8 years (both kids born there), I know what you folks are going through.

Our thoughts and prayers are offered for all of you that are caught in the middle of this terrible disaster. Be safe. Possessions can be replaced, you and your family are what is most important.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #52 on:** October 24, 2007, 12:02:46 AM »

I have a buddy in Ramona with no water and electricity that was told to evacuate yesterday. He refuses to go because he will have only one trip out and won't be able to get back in again. He had to choose between getting his new GTO or his Harley out and can't make the choice. I talked to him again tonight and told him with my Sheriff ID I could help him, so the the real reason finally came out, there is mass looting going on in the evacuated areas. He stands to loose everything from fire or looting so he chose to stay. I saw patients from the Lake Arrowhead area today and they say the same thing is happening up there...no one in or out because of the looting.

This chit sucks !! I'm taking a couple days off to help the tankers land in the lake in front of my house and the offer still holds for anyone who needs shelter from the fires. We have a large living area below the house with enclosed bike parking. A family of four could be comfortable there, and yes I'll take out the adult magazines and calanders.

RJ749 · « **Reply #53 on:** October 24, 2007, 12:07:44 AM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on October 24, 2007, 12:02:46 AM

I have a buddy in Ramona with no water and electricity that was told to evacuate yesterday. He refuses to go because he will have only one trip out and won't be able to get back in again. He had to choose between getting his new GTO or his Harley out and can't make the choice. I talked to him again tonight and told him with my Sheriff ID I could help him, so the the real reason finally came out, there is mass looting going on in the evacuated areas. He stands to loose everything from fire or looting so he chose to stay. I saw patients from the Lake Arrowhead area today and they say the same thing is happening up there...no one in or out because of the looting. This chit sucks !! I'm taking a couple days off to help the tankers land in the lake in front of my house and the offer still holds for anyone who needs shelter from the fires. We have a large living area below the house with enclosed bike parking. A family of four could be comfortable there, and yes I'll take out the adult magazines and calanders.

Great offer doc, let's hope no one here needs to take you up on it.

Thank you for your volunteer efforts as well, and best of luck ot your friend.

spydglide · « **Reply #54 on:** October 24, 2007, 12:13:11 AM »

Hey Doc, just curious.......how are you assisting the tankers landing in front of your house? Keeping the area clear of boat traffic? Are the tankers picking up water from your lake? Good luck to all of you in this tough time.

spyder

grandpadoc · « **Reply #55 on:** October 24, 2007, 12:30:24 AM »

I'm the vice commander of Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue (LEMSAR). We will secure the lake from recreational boaters and ferry personnel to a platform that the tankers hook up to. While it's hooked up it fills its tanks with water and takes off again. I'll take pictures if this all comes about. We have had tankers that just scoop the water up without landing and choppers pickup , but never anything like this before.

spydglide · « **Reply #56 on:** October 24, 2007, 12:39:57 AM »

Thanks Doc.......very interesting. spyder

103_RK · « **Reply #57 on:** October 24, 2007, 06:36:24 AM »

Stay safe Spiderman and all of the west coast members, our prayers are with you. I can't imagine the threat of losing everything to fires and looters. Do they let you shoot looters?

hdchic07 · « **Reply #58 on:** October 24, 2007, 08:26:36 AM »

My thoughts go out to all of you....although we are in IL...we have a spare room and garage for the bikes if anyone needs it....stay safe......

ETA...Duecedog, I have a Mastiff that looks exactly like your avatar! Point for this edit, if you need a place for the dogs, I have room....having 4 myself, I have the house, plus indoor/outdoor kennels (insulated) if they need a place to stay.

JesterDecor · « **Reply #59 on:** October 24, 2007, 10:02:17 AM »

Hopes and prayers that today brings no winds and an end to this horrible devastation. My baby sis isn't in an evac zone but her son's school is (6 miles from where they live). She's fighting the soot and smoke pretty hard though. They also don't have A/C and have to keep the windows closed so their breathing isn't impaired. It was over 80 degrees.

I know this isn't a big deal compared to what others have faced and are facing. It just brought a reality to it that it's hard to understand just how bad it is from here. Apparently it's the largest mandatory evacuation ever and at least as of this morning 1,800 homes have been destroyed.

Here's hopes and prayers that the winds die down, that the firefighters continue to be safe and that everyone involved in this disaster have seen the worst of it so the healing can begin.

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #60 on:** October 24, 2007, 12:13:57 PM »

funewgy · « **Reply #61 on:** October 24, 2007, 12:55:55 PM »

I ride out of San Diego..... '04 Deuce and '08 CUSE ......
Almost every route that I ride in the hills is on fire!
The place is an inferno...........
Say your prayers for the people who live in the SoCal hills.

Jimmy

ccr · « **Reply #62 on:** October 24, 2007, 02:35:44 PM »

Quote from: funewgy on October 24, 2007, 12:55:55 PM

I ride out of San Diego..... '04 Deuce and '08 CUSE ......
Almost every route that I ride in the hills is on fire!
The place is an inferno...........
Say your prayers for the people who live in the SoCal hills.

Jimmy

Jimmy, we are praying, have been praying and will continue to send prayers, for you, and all the people that are living in what must appear to be that burning inferno. We are also keeping the prayers aloft for those that are working in whatever capacity to assist, save, free and protect all the people and their belongings. I'm glad you got your bikes out, job well done. Let's just hope everyone makes it out alive and well. Belongings can be replaced. People's lives and limbs can not.

Keep the faith. It will help you be as strong as you will need to be today and all the days coming till the fires are out and all the cleanup and repairs are done.

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #63 on:** October 24, 2007, 03:12:26 PM »

Quote from: 103_RK on October 24, 2007, 06:36:24 AM

Stay safe Spiderman and all of the west coast members, our prayers are with you. I can't imagine the threat of losing everything to fires and looters. Do they let you shoot looters?

If they find any with a .270 hole between their eyes, I'm pleading Sgt. Schultz

grandpadoc
You are one of our heros . If you guys hadn't kept the High Valley fires contained, they would have burned down the hill to my house. God Bless you and everyone doing this heroic and dangerous work.

B B

grandpadoc · « **Reply #64 on:** October 24, 2007, 03:58:14 PM »

Spidy, glad everything is ok.

We are going to have two Martin Mars flying tankers arriving in Lake Elsinore this afternoon. They are comming in from Canada and got delayed going through customs.

Coulson Flying Tankers will be stationed here until the fires are under control. Check this company out on the web to see what these monsters look like. martinmars.com

ccr · « **Reply #65 on:** October 24, 2007, 04:03:20 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on October 24, 2007, 03:58:14 PM

...Flying Tankers will be stationed here until the fires are under control. Check this company out on the web to see what these monsters look like. martinmars.com

Yes, Those like the monsters to tackle the horrific damage that is taking over the SO CA land.

Fired00d · « **Reply #66 on:** October 24, 2007, 04:20:48 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on October 24, 2007, 03:58:14 PM

Spidy, glad everything is ok. We are going to have two Martin Mars flying tankers arriving in Lake Elsinore this afternoon. They are comming in from Canada and got delayed going through customs. Coulson Flying Tankers will be stationed here until the fires are under control. Check this company out on the web to see what these monsters look like. martinmars.com

Wow, those are impressive aircraft, and what a payload they can carry. What a shame that bureaucratic bullchit (waiting to clear customs) can slow up the process of them getting where they needed. Sometimes our government agency's don't work seamlessly together.

You would think once they were requested there wouldn't be any obstacles or delays to get where they were needed.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

VAZHOG · « **Reply #67 on:** October 24, 2007, 04:58:52 PM »

The blame Game has started! The underlying reason for the customs delay is 9-11 However before you call in the big guns someone has to make the call, ie local Gov't (size of the damage to be determined) Hind site is always a great factor in these type of matters.

I'm very sure at some point it will be GW's fault for the whole thing some way or the other.

Bubba · « **Reply #68 on:** October 24, 2007, 05:29:55 PM »

BB, I am soooo glad that you are back in your home..... Hope the plan is coming together....
It is a tragedy of all the homes and sentimental belongings being destroyed.
My Prayers are with you SoCal folks.

~bubba~

CVOJOE · « **Reply #69 on:** October 24, 2007, 07:25:04 PM »

Here's a pic taken 21 OCt at 220AM as some friends had to evacuate their home in San Marcos (N. of San Diego), you can see their entry gate lit up to get a perspective. The firemen managed to save nearly all the homes on the hill. HOO-RAH for the smoke eaters!!!

grandpadoc · « **Reply #70 on:** October 25, 2007, 12:08:49 AM »

:(Didn't to get to do much with the Mars today because it showed up so late. Here are some pics of it flying over our place. It sounded like a hundred Harleys comming at you. They are going have to do some work on it tomorrow morning so I hope they can get dispatched quickly to fight the fires.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #71 on:** October 25, 2007, 12:11:05 AM »

...another one

grandpadoc · « **Reply #72 on:** October 25, 2007, 12:12:22 AM »

...another one

grandpadoc · « **Reply #73 on:** October 25, 2007, 12:14:56 AM »

...last one

FrankD · « **Reply #74 on:** October 25, 2007, 12:33:45 AM »

Spiderman and So.Cal CVO members,

I wish you all the best during this terrible ordeal. The news media is reporting that the winds are are dying down. They are also reporting that some of these fires were set. A reward has been offered. I hope they catch, convict and sentence these perpetrators. No! Shoot the SOB's that started these fires.
FrankD

ccr · « **Reply #75 on:** October 25, 2007, 06:11:56 AM »

Quote from: FrankD on October 25, 2007, 12:33:45 AM

...I hope the catch convict and sentence. No shoot the SOB's that started these fires....

I'm not into violence, but I'd like to see the badfolks beat within the last inch of their lives, left to heal themselves in the woods and then beat again. When they are able to crawl out of the woods, beat again. What horrifically sick mind could be the cause of such devastation?

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #76 on:** October 25, 2007, 11:27:50 AM »

http://www.flickr.com/photos/beaufx/sets/72157602677216875/

SBB · « **Reply #77 on:** October 25, 2007, 12:14:43 PM »

Quote from: Mrs.WeCVO on October 25, 2007, 06:11:56 AM

I'm not into violence, but I'd like to see the badfolks beat within the last inch of their lives, left to heal themselves in the woods and then beat again. When they are able to crawl out of the woods, beat again. What horrifically sick mind could be the cause of such devastation?

Mrs. We
I truly am glad your not into violence!

miker · « **Reply #78 on:** October 25, 2007, 01:27:17 PM »

Quote from: Mrs.WeCVO on October 25, 2007, 06:11:56 AM

I'm not into violence, but I'd like to see the badfolks beat within the last inch of their lives, left to heal themselves in the woods and then beat again. When they are able to crawl out of the woods, beat again. What horrifically sick mind could be the cause of such devastation?

Ain't nothing wrong with dishin out nor gettin a well deserved ass whoopin evry now and then but
the kind of sicko that starts fires needs to be removed from the gene pool, lets hope it ain't bred out any spawn yet.

Miker

Fired00d · « **Reply #79 on:** October 25, 2007, 01:42:07 PM »

Quote from: miker on October 25, 2007, 01:27:17 PM

Ain't nothing wrong with dishin out nor gettin a well deserved ass whoopin evry now and then but
the kind of sicko that starts fires needs to be removed from the gene pool, lets hope it ain't bred out any spawn yet.

Miker

Amen!!!!

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #80 on:** October 25, 2007, 02:12:09 PM »

Quote from: miker on October 25, 2007, 01:27:17 PM

Ain't nothing wrong with dishin out nor gettin a well deserved ass whoopin evry now and then but
the kind of sicko that starts fires needs to be removed from the gene pool, lets hope it ain't bred out any spawn yet.

Miker

Agreed...some people just don't need to be takin' up space on the planet and breathing the same air...

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #81 on:** October 25, 2007, 06:37:36 PM »

Got a bunch of PM's I'll answer here.

Yes, we were too damn close. Flying embers, ash, dust, smoke that burned the eyes, eerie glow in the sky and so forth, but by God's grace, dodged the bullet. The back yard looks like the city dump, but what the hell, I need the exercise.

Beagle is well as is his brother in law Hank and Cappy

Haven't seen anything on Brandon and Kerry. Did their home come through ok ?

Things are nowhere normal yet but city services ( trash/ mail etc) started up again.

The Poway Starbucks is still closed. What a bummer. Three straight days and nights of living hell and no sleep I can deal with, but damnit where's my morning Mocha

GW isn't to blame - - - - - for the only time in his worst in history Presidency.

Arnold the Governator is AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!

No wonder little boys want to be firemen when they grow up Fireman are HEROS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MJZ · « **Reply #82 on:** October 25, 2007, 06:40:42 PM »

Congrats Brian, glad to hear it.

Fired00d · « **Reply #83 on:** October 25, 2007, 06:50:37 PM »

Big B,
Glad to hear this.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

erniezap · « **Reply #84 on:** October 25, 2007, 06:51:00 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on October 25, 2007, 06:37:36 PM

Haven't seen anything on Brandon and Kerry. Did their home come through ok ?

When I talked to Andy yesterday, he told me that the fire got to within a block or so of their house, but the house is fine.

spydglide · « **Reply #85 on:** October 25, 2007, 07:10:10 PM »

Boy, that's good news all around. I know a lot of people lost everything, but glad to hear it wasn't you all. spyder

RJ749 · « **Reply #86 on:** October 25, 2007, 07:12:08 PM »

Sounds like a lot of good news for the group here.

I sure am pulling for everyone in So Cal involved here and as B B says Kudos to the Firemen, Police and all the volunteers helping out down there.

RedDevil · « **Reply #87 on:** October 26, 2007, 09:18:08 AM »

BB,
Glad to hear that things are starting to look up for you. By the sounds of it the weather conditions, wind-wise, are becoming more favorable by the day and the firefighters are starting to make some good progress. God bless all of you out there in SoCal during this terrible firestorm, and may he keep a watchful eye on all the firefighters out there that are putting their lives on the line to protect and save others. Keep the faith!!

Cheers

,

grandpadoc · « **Reply #88 on:** October 26, 2007, 09:27:08 AM »

Spiderman, I want to grow up to be a fireman and fly this thing. The crew was out yesterday shaking out some problems. Hopefully it will be on call today. Glad your safe and I think Arnold did a great job also.

Wrongway · « **Reply #89 on:** October 26, 2007, 12:09:01 PM »

I was finally able to ride the bike Wed. and Thurs. as the wind came down from the 100 mph gusts. On the 5 freeway I passed 8 Forestry fire trucks with 4-5 HERO"S in each truck. A big thumbs up to each truck as I passed them. We need a FIREFIGHTERS APPREATION DAY in this country! Very happy to learn that the San Diego family members are safe. Dave

lucky1 · « **Reply #90 on:** October 26, 2007, 12:14:18 PM »

You can get info at www.sdcountyemergency.com goto update of fire map. I left the Mountain (Palomar Mountain)after a reverse 911 at 4:AM on Tuesday. I got word that fire breaks are being dozed, and should hold, God Willing.

9 1/2 Beers · « **Reply #91 on:** October 26, 2007, 12:18:48 PM »

i would be willing to contribute money to the the firefighter's on behalf of this website, not sure if this is something we would like to do? mediator ? can we do this ?

Hoist! · « **Reply #92 on:** October 26, 2007, 01:02:43 PM »

I'm happy to hear your family and your home are safe B B, as well as all of our other CVOHarley Family Members, and their families!

Hoist!

The Mysterious Q! · « **Reply #93 on:** October 26, 2007, 01:44:23 PM »

BB Its great that it is all somewhat working out for you Linda and Mickey. I am also glad for the rest of the SoCal group is doing OK as well. Say hello to Beags for me. And yes fireman are true American heroes. Later,Q

lucky1 · « **Reply #94 on:** October 26, 2007, 08:00:40 PM »

More info for Palomar Mountain people. www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/fire

grandpadoc · « **Reply #95 on:** October 27, 2007, 12:30:14 AM »

The Mars hit a duck and put a hole in the wing and has engine problems. Now the winds have changed and the Santiago fire is comming my way.

Good news is CDF is massing on the Riverside County line to smack that sucker down. I can't say enough about the tireless effort made by those guys as they move from fire to fire. Doc

harleyteam · « **Reply #96 on:** October 27, 2007, 11:31:30 AM »

the way things are going these days,, the powers that be will probably fine the pilot for killing a duck out of season.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #97 on:** October 27, 2007, 09:57:31 PM »

There are so many agencies fighting over fire management on the lake that I think the duck committed suicide.

greglyon · « **Reply #98 on:** October 28, 2007, 10:23:29 AM »

Quote from: lucky1 on October 26, 2007, 08:00:40 PM

More info for Palomar Mountain people. www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/fire

Lucky1,
What's the current status of the fire on Palomar Mountain? Sure hope your home is ok and that your back in it. In my opinion it is the best riding in the San Diego area.

lucky1 · « **Reply #99 on:** October 28, 2007, 12:39:37 PM »

The only two roads are closed. Fire is still blazing. www.sdcountyemergency.com/newsreleases/102707_1825CountywideFireUpdate173.pdf

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #100 on:** October 28, 2007, 01:33:53 PM »

Quote from: IROAR on October 28, 2007, 10:23:29 AM

Lucky1,
What's the current status of the fire on Palomar Mountain? Sure hope your home is ok and that your back in it. In my opinion it is the best riding in the San Diego area.

Spoken like a true Zonie

Seriously, the fires are still going, cropping up in new places. It's hot today and the air quality is atrocious, telling me something's burning not too far away again. Started doing cleanup and it's hopeless, the air chokes you, stings your eyes and there is still soot and ash settling on the ground. One good thing that has come from this is seeing how many SoCal members we have. We need to get together somewhere once this all settles down and have a surviovor party.

B B

grandpadoc · « **Reply #101 on:** October 28, 2007, 02:20:02 PM »

Spidy and Lucky1, Good luck today and hope everything turns around for you. The Mars has delivered two payloads this morning your way and hope it makes a difference. The pic is the second one going past our house. Our fire (Santiago) looks contained and we should be out of danger for now, but you know how that goes.

lucky1 · « **Reply #102 on:** October 28, 2007, 03:27:12 PM »

Whatever way this turns out, I'm ready for a drink!

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #103 on:** October 29, 2007, 02:23:40 PM »

Quote from: lucky1 on October 28, 2007, 03:27:12 PM

Whatever way this turns out, I'm ready for a drink!

I'm in !!!!!!!!!!

How bout we all meet at the Hideout near Lake Henshaw at 1PM the day after Thanksgiving ?

lucky1 · « **Reply #104 on:** October 29, 2007, 03:56:58 PM »

The Hideout it is! I'll start prehydrating asap.

greglyon · « **Reply #105 on:** October 29, 2007, 04:01:03 PM »

Has the Hideout reopened? Went out there this summer and it was closed for remodeling. Nice ride anyway but a bit disappointing.

The Mysterious Q! · « **Reply #106 on:** October 29, 2007, 04:51:34 PM »

Spiderman and Beags took me there last Feb. and it looked like a ghost town then as well. Hope it reopens for you guys, looked like it might have been a good place to toss a few back. Later,Q

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #107 on:** October 29, 2007, 05:32:01 PM »

Quote from: IROAR on October 29, 2007, 04:01:03 PM

Has the Hideout reopened? Went out there this summer and it was closed for remodeling. Nice ride anyway but a bit disappointing.

So we'll make it BYOB I'll be there, if nobody show's up, I guess I'll have to drink a case of beer by myself

B B

lucky1 · « **Reply #108 on:** October 29, 2007, 06:16:19 PM »

The septic system dropped it's diaper, so the health dept. put a close order till fixed. As far as I know the fix is fixed. As my friends from the Mountain said when they went to the coast, " it's nice, but where do you pee?"

grandpadoc · « **Reply #109 on:** October 29, 2007, 10:43:41 PM »

...speaking of chit, I have to work that day ! Knock em down

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #110 on:** October 30, 2007, 03:05:42 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on October 29, 2007, 10:43:41 PM

...speaking of chit, I have to work that day ! Knock em down

Well how bout Saturday then. Like to get as many as possible and have a mini CVO/Survivor/Beerfest

What day on T-Day weekend works best for everyone ?

B B

lucky1 · « **Reply #111 on:** October 30, 2007, 07:29:27 PM »

I just called the Palomar Fire House. They said the road to Palomar won't be open till next week. My wife is on the phone now expressing her mind to some officials. We'll see what happens.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #112 on:** November 03, 2007, 12:11:46 AM »

...sunday?

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #113 on:** November 03, 2007, 08:14:28 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on November 03, 2007, 12:11:46 AM

...sunday?

Sunday after Thanksgiving is fine by me. Anyone else ?

B B

lucky1 · « **Reply #114 on:** November 06, 2007, 12:55:38 PM »

Sunday after T-Day is good!

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #115 on:** November 19, 2007, 10:41:45 PM »

Sunday after T-Day is less than a week away, so I thought I'd bring this back to the top to see who's gonna show.

B B

grandpadoc · « **Reply #116 on:** November 19, 2007, 11:35:33 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on November 19, 2007, 10:41:45 PM

Sunday after T-Day is less than a week away, so I thought I'd bring this back to the top to see who's gonna show.

B B

Doc's in ! What time?

lucky1 · « **Reply #117 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:49:39 AM »

I'll be there at 11:30 + or -. I have a 5 liter mini keg on Palomar for back-up in the event of any unforeseen problem down at the lake(Hideout).

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #118 on:** November 20, 2007, 10:30:03 PM »

1130ish sounds good. I should be able to get Beags going by 1115 and the way he likes to ride, we'll do the 45 miles to the Hideout in 25 minutes

B B

grandpadoc · « **Reply #119 on:** November 20, 2007, 10:31:01 PM »

lucky1, Always good to have plan B.

I went on a blog and it looks like its been open for about a month and better than ever. Doc

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #120 on:** November 25, 2007, 06:22:57 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on November 20, 2007, 10:31:01 PM

lucky1, Always good to have plan B. I went on a blog and it looks like its been open for about a month and better than ever. Doc

Doc,
Pleasure to meet you and the Mrs. I'd like to ride up your way before too long, maybe we can ride up to Cook's Corner together. Take good care of that 00 SERG. It's rare to see one that is 99.9% orginal like that. Sweet ride. Think about meeting up somewhere and riding to Sedona together.

Lucky1
Love that shifter linkage. I guess I'll have to get in on the next group buy. Believe it or not, I've never ridden up Mt. Palomar. Now I've got an excuse. Me and Cappy will be up as soon as you give us your address. Send me a PM. Look forward to sharing a ride. Pleasure to meet you and hang out a bit. Maybe it was a good thing is was too cool to drink beer. I might have had to see how fast your buddy's nitrous Sporty would go.

B B

grandpadoc · « **Reply #121 on:** November 25, 2007, 06:46:29 PM »

...Terry and I really enjoyed the ride and the company. Looking forward to seeing you guys again. Let us know when and where. I sent Twolanerider the sticker pic and he got a kick out of it. Doc

lucky1 · « **Reply #122 on:** November 25, 2007, 07:40:51 PM »

It's nice to put faces with the names. I enjoyed sitting with you guys. After we left the Hideout we went down to the desert and back through Julian. I got home about 20min. ago.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #123 on:** November 26, 2007, 10:15:23 AM »

Hideout sticker pic. After 6 months I can certify it will still be 70% there.

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #124 on:** November 26, 2007, 08:53:11 PM »

Cappy and I rode around the outback sections of the county to and from the Hideout yesterday. Not only am I amazed at the acreage that burned, but when you see the burn area and then realize that the fires were put out you get a sense of the incredible effort of the CDF and all of the help from surrounding states. There are signs everywhere thanking the firefighters, but words do not convey the gratitude of those who's homes were saved. Fire scares the bejezus out of me so I can only marvel at the courage of the men and women who voluntarily put themselves in harms way to protect others.

B B

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