Michele,

Thanks for checking in again. Every time I see footage of the fires in your area, I become so concerned.

The photo from the corral is horrific.

I've been intermittently catching bits and pieces on the TV news during lunch and break times. The magnitude of these fires/winds is way beyond comprehension. The wide-spread devastation heartbreaking.

I left work and by the time I walked over to my car, my navy blue suit was speckled with ash. The winds have died down to almost nothing down our way. The heat, however, is fairly intense. While driving home, the heavy, dark and looming cloud of smoke off in the distance, was a sight to see.

Joanna and Marcie, CROSS is going to be so welcome for Alan and me. We just hope that this situation is well under control before we leave on Tuesday. Will miss you, too :hug: Emails and seamails will come your way.