Garden pictures

I love my garden.

Palin Rally

Here is a real eyeopener. The sound is not well synced, but understandable. Something you won't see on American media.

Big Sur, in the Fall

Had a long weekend trip to the Norcal Renaissance Faire on Saturday, and on to Big Sur. Stayed in our little tent trailer for 3 nights, by the Big Sur River. Jim and I, Phyllis and Barry with their 2 dogs made the festive group. Had some great trips to the beach, lots of great food, and a relaxing time by the river.

Check Pattern Dance Blog

For Kitchen Remodel News.

Election Issues

Too much spin? No concise reporting on issues? Wonder what the candidates positions are?

BBC News has the answers.

Telegraph Fire Slide Show

Telegraph Fire Incident Fact Sheet ( CAL FIRE)
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 Morning Update
Unified Command –CAL FIRE, U.S. Forest Service
Fire Information - Phone (209) 966-4784 - Will close 8/7/08 at 4 pm
Media Information – Phone (209) 742-7964 - Will close 8/8/08 at 5 pm
Yosemite National Park Information: (209) 372-0200

Fire Status
Fire Name: Telegraph
Geographic Location: Mariposa, Mt. Bullion, Bear Valley,
Midpines, Briceburg, and Greeley Hill
Acres Burned: 34,091 acres (53 square miles)
Start Date and Time: 7/25/2008 @ 3:10 pm
Percent Contained: 100 percent
Estimated Containment Date: 08/06/2008
Cause: Target Shooting
Injuries: 0 reported yesterday, 38 total (all minor injuries)
Structures Destroyed: 30
Outbuildings Destroyed: 100
Structures Threatened: 0
Resources
Crews: 22
Engines: 61
Helicopters: 2
Air Tankers: 0
Dozers: 5
Water Tenders: 18

Total Personnel Assigned: 1,143

Cost to Date: $37,620,588
Current Situation:
Minimal fire behavior observed. Strengthening and improving fire lines continues. Fire suppression repair is ongoing. Demobilization of resources is in progress. Yosemite valley should be operating on normal transmission line power. While the transition takes place there could be intermittent power in Yosemite Valley and El Portal.

Current Threats: None

Current Road Closures: None

Evacuations: All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted as of 2200 on 08/02/2008.

Evacuation Center: The evacuations centers and Distribution Center are now closed. Residents with needs can call the Red Cross Fresno-Madera Chapter at (559) 455-1000.

Cooperating Agencies: Cal Fire, USFS, Mariposa County Fire, CHP, Mariposa County Sheriff, Mariposa and SPCA.

Telegraph Fire day 5

Good photo gallery from LA Times, HERE.

The best picture of the 22, of the town of Mariposa, is THIS ONE.

Telegraph (aka Yosemite) Fire

The fire is still actively burning, it is smoky here in the mornings and clears up some in the evening. I suppose it has to do with the smoke coming down at night and uphill winds during the day. Here is a picture across the driveway of the neighbors horses through the smoke, and the lilies are blooming madly.

Fire Update

Community Blog

Telegraph Fire

Here is a picture of the smoke clouds rolling in front of the sun, in Mariposa yesterday.

Many people in the Midpines area are being evacuated. The power supply for Yosemite has been cut. The communication towers on Mt. Bullion are threatened.

News Article, Modesto Bee

CAL FIRE info site