AKC Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 It's about 7 miles from our mountain house right now, with a big ridge to cross to get to us. Not to be sensationalist at all but if this thing goes over the San Emigdio Mountains and gets all the way into Pine Mountain tonight, the video footage would be pretty spectacular. We're up betwen 5000 and 8900 feet, densely forested with 4 pine species and mountain oak, some trees as big as 140-150 feet high. No precipitation for maybe 5 or 6 weeks and there's probably very little water underground. Dry trees, a fire they can't get control of and just enough wind to keep this thing moving. Luckily the insurance company- for the second year in a row- allowed us to bump our homeowners policy this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Be safe, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Risin Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Good luck AKC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Ditto that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKC Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Be safe, sir. 787718[/snapback] No worries there- I'm in Santa Monica right now. We have a friend staying up there and she's just loaded everything in her truck that we can't replace. The bummer is for all our friends who live there full time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Good luck to you guys and your friends AKC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daquixers_is_back Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 It's about 7 miles from our mountain house right now, with a big ridge to cross to get to us. Not to be sensationalist at all but if this thing goes over the San Emigdio Mountains and gets all the way into Pine Mountain tonight, the video footage would be pretty spectacular. We're up betwen 5000 and 8900 feet, densely forested with 4 pine species and mountain oak, some trees as big as 140-150 feet high. No precipitation for maybe 5 or 6 weeks and there's probably very little water underground. Dry trees, a fire they can't get control of and just enough wind to keep this thing moving. Luckily the insurance company- for the second year in a row- allowed us to bump our homeowners policy this morning. 787717[/snapback] What does your policy cover now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 No worries there- I'm in Santa Monica right now. We have a friend staying up there and she's just loaded everything in her truck that we can't replace. The bummer is for all our friends who live there full time. 787728[/snapback] Did you get the wine out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoondckCL Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Good luck. Hopefully everything works out for you. How long until your back you think? We need you here for games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKC Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Thanks to all of you for the concern- Did you get the wine out? 787733[/snapback] Funny you say that because the week bfore last I got 70% completed on the new walk-in wine cellar, just a 500 bottle cellar but perfect for up there. Our friend staying there is a white wine drinker but I told her to grab a few of the best bordeaux's I've got there in a Vinotemp to give to a neighbor who will have at least a slight appreciation for them. What does your policy cover now? 787732[/snapback] We bought a house that was built in the late 1980's and it was hardly what I'd call well-built. We've added a lot to it, but in reality the insurance would do more than bring that back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Good luck. Here's hoping that the only flames you come near are those from within the friendly confines of TBD. Sounds a little tense there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 I don't care if the upstairs burns, but I am going to be one little pissed doggie if the shot bar in the basement gets ruined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 hope everything turns out ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BEAST MODE BABY! Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 It's weird living out here having grown up in Rochester. Last year with all the fires in the SFV, it looked like Mordor from Lord of the Rings. Fire lines all along the hillsides, which were glowing red and ash everywhere...on the streets, in the trees, in the air, etc. Good luck. Last time I checked the fire was like 40% contained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKC Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 I don't care if the upstairs burns, but I am going to be one little pissed doggie if the shot bar in the basement gets ruined. 787771[/snapback] Referencing The Dean's Room as "the shot bar in the basement" might be grounds for some form of liver punishment. Quarters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardy Pyle Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Good luck buddy! If need be, I'll be down with a bottle of tequila to help ease the pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKC Posted September 27, 2006 Author Share Posted September 27, 2006 Good luck buddy! If need be, I'll be down with a bottle of tequila to help ease the pain. 787887[/snapback] You Canucks might be of sounder minds than I thought- you always douse a fire with Tequila because using Mescal can lead to SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Just caught this. Best of luck Kurt!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted September 27, 2006 Share Posted September 27, 2006 Good luck ! I usually don't watch the news, what part of the country is the fire in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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