Well, the fire was almost out, but it turned a corner and began burning back toward Gates of the Mountains.
New plan once it hits the wilderness area?
Let it burn.
They don't get any smarter, but they are consistent.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Saturday, July 28, 2007
The View From Here
Mountain tops should look like this.
Not like this.
Not like this.
Or this.
Or this.
Or this.
6,000+ acres and it's all over but the shouting.Thursday, July 26, 2007
Close Enough For Government Work
This is the Meriwether Fire burning in the Gates of the Mountains wilderness area.
Started by lightning, when discovered, it was two acres and could have easily been suppressed.
Forestry professionals have good explanations why fire is beneficial to forest health. Let it burn, is a current Forest Service management technique.*
This morning around 3 AM, the Meriwether Fire burned out of the wilderness and now threatens private property and lives.
Not the least of which are the volunteer fire fighters struggling to save neighbors' homes.
My question is this -- why do officials always act surprised?
Yes, it's two acres. We could put it out, but a little fire is good for the forest.
Now it's 2,200 acres and we have a big freakin' catastrophe on our hands.
What did they expect would happen?
*Even after this disaster in 1988 when the "Let It Burn" philosophy nearly destroyed one of America's finest assets.
Started by lightning, when discovered, it was two acres and could have easily been suppressed.Forestry professionals have good explanations why fire is beneficial to forest health. Let it burn, is a current Forest Service management technique.*
This morning around 3 AM, the Meriwether Fire burned out of the wilderness and now threatens private property and lives.
Not the least of which are the volunteer fire fighters struggling to save neighbors' homes.My question is this -- why do officials always act surprised?
Yes, it's two acres. We could put it out, but a little fire is good for the forest.
Now it's 2,200 acres and we have a big freakin' catastrophe on our hands.
What did they expect would happen?
*Even after this disaster in 1988 when the "Let It Burn" philosophy nearly destroyed one of America's finest assets.
Mille Grazie
Phenomena I missed because they weren't age appropriate for my child at the time.
Barney
Harry Potter
Things I'm grateful for this week.
I missed Barney and Harry Potter, and that Chevy trucks have steel beam reinforced doors.
Barney
Harry Potter
Things I'm grateful for this week.
I missed Barney and Harry Potter, and that Chevy trucks have steel beam reinforced doors.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Friday Fill-In
From Fond of Snape.
1. Christmas makes me remember my childhood. My mother made every Christmas morning magical.
2. I like to use garlic when I cook. Because everyone who walks by says, "What smells so good?"
3. Bureaucracy really pisses me off.
4. I've been thinking about death lately.
5. The last song I heard that I liked was You're Breaking My Heart.
6. Naked by starlight. I always thought that would be neat. You know, like outside. Alas, I am too chicken. You never know who has a flashlight.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to dinner, tomorrow my plans include looking for a replacement vehicle and Sunday, I want to forget this whole week!
1. Christmas makes me remember my childhood. My mother made every Christmas morning magical.
2. I like to use garlic when I cook. Because everyone who walks by says, "What smells so good?"
3. Bureaucracy really pisses me off.
4. I've been thinking about death lately.
5. The last song I heard that I liked was You're Breaking My Heart.
6. Naked by starlight. I always thought that would be neat. You know, like outside. Alas, I am too chicken. You never know who has a flashlight.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to dinner, tomorrow my plans include looking for a replacement vehicle and Sunday, I want to forget this whole week!
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