Thursday # 25 - Can't we all just get along??

[gini]

Laurie, just don't get any costume that twirls and you will be safe.
Besides I will stick up for you and I am pretty sure Richard would as well.

Because of the fires here the light is very strange. Instead of morning sunlight - it is just a wierd hazy gold glow. People being evacuated from their homes - it is very sad.

[lbaker]

Gini, I didn't realize the fires were that close to you I'm so sorry. I'll dress up early for Halloween and be an Indian so I can start a rain dance. When I was little and we played cowboys & Indians I always wanted to be an Indian and no, it had nothing to do with football teams Seriously, this is a terrible situation and my thoughts are with all my California friends & family.

[gini]

Laurie, the fires are not that close to my home - but because the sky is dark to the north and a wierd golden in the south, gives you an idea of how severe the fires are. The Santa Ana winds are only whipping them up even more.

When I was little, I too played cowboys and indians with my friends. But, I always wanted to be the animal - a deer. I haven't thought about that in years.

[lbaker]

I used to work with a lovely, young Italian lady & asked her what type of game they used to play in Italy that might have been the same idea as Cowboys & Indians and she said they used to play "Hunters & Hares" I guess kids all over the world make up similar games, regardless of where they live

[catland]

geez you guys, this place is a mess. Dried squid on the floor. Cornish pasties on the ceiling, and I don't even want to know what that is that's stuck under the tables this time.

Think I'll make myself a bloody Mary and start the cleanup.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I've got a Cherokee and a Sioux down the line on my family tree. I don't know if knowing the rain dance is inherited but would be willing to give it a go to see if it would help you folks in California out. In my younger days I could shake a leg but haven't tried in years.

May I have a ginger ale with a cherry dropped in it, Please???????? oh, the cats said their catnip tea yesterday, was the best ever and send head bumpies to the bar keep.

[lbaker]

Sorry Catland, Gini & I were just being nostalgic and next thing you know we're down on the floor playing jacks. For penance I'll take on the bathrooms *yuck*

[Randi]

Gini, I'm sorry to hear about the fires. I hope everyone will stay safe! It looks rather serious.

A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued for Los Angeles County and surrounding areas. High temperatures, low humidity and gusty canyon winds raise the fire danger.
These extreme conditions will be in effect through the weekend.

This is a scene from the "Grand Prix" Fire, currntly burning in the Lytle Creek area North of Fontana. The wind is gusting to about 40 MPH and is blowing south off of the mountains into residential areas.

[luckies4me]

Are the fires anywhere near Whittier? That is where my family lives,so just curious.

[gini]

Luckies4me......no, the fires are not near Whittier. If you go into Yahoo maps and type in Whittier - and then click east to the 210 and 15 freeways, where they intersect........that is where the fires are now.

I am in the heart of Los Angeles - and now there is no sunlight, only grey.

They are advising us to stay indoors and keep animals in as well.

I just heard that they are seeing a lot of wildlife now, bobcats, etc. and they are singed. And as they come down into the foothills from the mountain areas that are burning, it could become even more dangerous for firefighters and others.

We have the Santa Ana winds each year at this time and that is why it is so unusually hot. They expect these winds to continue through Sunday. This is not good.

[gini]

Catland, sorry about the squid on the floor. That stuff is so gross, I kept dropping it.

And the Cornish pasties on the ceiling - well Richard kept bugging me to work faster, faster - we had such a crowd this week! I got disgusted and just threw up my hands! I had no idea they would stick to the ceiling.

Now for what's under the tables - hey, it wasn't me!! I was in the kitchen all day!

I am really pooped, but I will pitch in and help clean up too.

[Am I allowed to say pooped?]

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by catland


Think I'll make myself a bloody Mary and start the cleanup.

Allow me!

DONE!

I'll clean up the bathrooms and wash the dishes if you all will take care of the 'customer area'??

Laurie and Gini,
if you would like we can move the tables on the terrace and you guys can play outside!?!?!?!

Moff,
ginger ale w/cherry..

NO SPLITS!!!! okay?

bumpies back atcha!!!

Done.

Randi,

every few years this happens.....and the fires are usually started by arsonists.
The speed, sounds and heat from a fire like that are some of the scariest things you can ever experience. Think of standing next to a train track while the train, on fire, passes within a few feet of where you are standing..

thanks for the concern!

The fires are out by whittier, but not a prob there...

[gini]

Come on Laurie, let's take a break and go out on the terrace and play jacks. I am a bit rusty here, can you remind me how to play?

I am thirsty too.........but I am not demanding this morning, only want a good cup of coffee and some milk.

[lbaker]

You can practice with one-zies then two-zies while I make us a PB&J sandwich (on white bread of course) and bring us each a glass of ice cold milk Gracious me, THIS conversation should be safe enough Maybe Catland or Soledad can take a break and play the winner Richard?

[gini]

OOOOO....a PB&J and ice cold milk?

How about some neopolitan ice cream for dessert?

Oh Oh, I just got jam on the jacks.