Sunday, October 15, 2017

From the California Fires

A  L  O  H  A  
             From the North Bay 
                            

Too close! But we are 
safe, except for
smokey air 
for days now. 
It is humbling to
see places close to me, 
that I know, totally gone. 










The people of this area 
are my neighbors and I've 
been amazed by the 
Aloha & professionalism 
I am seeing all around me! 









A fire Marshall from this town (Novato) 
the Fire Chief of Mill valley,
& another fire fighter from 
San Francisco, all 
lost their homes  
in Santa Rosa 
(30 mins north of here) 
one week ago on 
Sunday night.

But they, and many 
others who lost all,
are on the job, 
protecting the public.

In one case, a young iron worker
lost all of the tools that 
support his family.
A senior couple whose 
iron worker son had died of cancer
gave him all of the 
tools they had saved!












Dr.s, nurses and allied professionals
 at Kaiser and another 
hospital in Santa Rosa 
watched their own homes 
burning on the hill while they worked 
to help the people coming in. 
Very sad.  Deeply inspiring!

 Fire companies from
surrounding counties
and states are making
good progress. In some
cases their are enough
assets to save whole farms
and neighborhoods from
encroaching flames!











Some of my senior friends 
were evacuated. 

I bought n-95 
breathing masks 
on Friday for us. 

Farms, Vineyards, Wineries:
All Gone.
Many domestic animals
big and small
have been rescued.

In one scene, officers from
San Francisco, in their
SFPD cruiser, helped to
corral frightened livestock;
A far cry from the streets
of San Francisco!

 And let's spare a prayer
for the frightened
and thirsty wildlife!
People who find ashes
where their homes were,
nonetheless, are telling
one another to put out
water for the foxes,
deer, raccoons, bobcats
and such.












Anyway.... what shines forth is ALL 
the wonderful humanity and helpers! 
Our community center near here is 
FULL of supplies donated. 





I feel a new courage 
about whatever the 
future brings because 
I see how people 
REALLY step up for 
each other in an emergency!

 There is a great spirit here.
The spirit of '17.
A new motto has emerged:
"The love in the air is
thicker than the smoke."



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Thank YOU
Dear Friend
                   Gratefully, Cloudia



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17 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildOctober 15, 2017 at 3:59 AM

    Truly lovely.
    My niece from the Napa region is donating HUGE bags of feed for horses, and tells me that people are constructing 'sift-boxes' so that those who have lost their homes can go through the ashes looking for precious momentos.

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  2. biebkriebelsOctober 15, 2017 at 6:33 AM

    It is terrible and frightening situation. So much loss of houses and belongings. As nature and animals as well. It is a disaster.

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  3. LynnOctober 15, 2017 at 7:06 AM

    It's always so lovely to hear about people helping each other in times like these. Amazing stories, Cloudia. So glad you are safe.

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  4. SandiOctober 15, 2017 at 7:06 AM

    A new motto has emerged:
    "The love in the air is
    thicker than the smoke."

    Cloudia, hug.

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  5. eileeninmdOctober 15, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    Hello, I love the motto. Prayers for all the people and wildlife. God Bless the firefighters and local heroes.

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  6. TeresaOctober 15, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    Thanks for the encouraging post! Humans are magnificent when we remember that we need each other more than we don't.

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  7. CloudiaOctober 15, 2017 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks for your comments Friends! Each of you is a gift! 🎈

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  8. Charles GramlichOctober 15, 2017 at 9:43 AM

    those fires are so horrible. I'm overwhelmed by the extent of the damage and loss, to both nature and humanity. Glad you all are safe. Very scary

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  9. Rick ForrestalOctober 15, 2017 at 9:48 AM

    So sad, so sorry.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your community.
    Love is indeed thicker than smoke.

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 15, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    It's heartbreaking Cloudia. I've been following on the news and am so shocked by the extent of the fire. At times like these you do see the strength in people helping people no matter who they are. If good wishes for a speedy end to the fires count there are bucket loads coming from Perth xx

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  11. CloudiaOctober 15, 2017 at 12:16 PM

    MUCH Appreciated Dears <3

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  12. William KendallOctober 15, 2017 at 1:24 PM

    Disasters like this do have a way of bringing out the best in us. I've been following coverage of the fires here as well.

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  13. MikeOctober 15, 2017 at 2:21 PM

    The pictures of the total destruction of neighborhoods are worse than the hurricane pictures. Mother Nature is being a bitch this year.

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  14. RedPatOctober 15, 2017 at 7:53 PM

    A wonderful post, Cloudia! There are heroes among us.

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  15. eViL pOp TaRtOctober 15, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    God bless and spare the people of northern California. I hope relief comes quickly.

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  16. CloudiaOctober 16, 2017 at 6:58 PM

    Thanks so much Friends 🎈

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