Thanks, U Family...

To my Canes brethren who dropped a line today, thanks. Still hanging tough. No idea what kind of coverage this is getting back east, but I can't imagine it's too much as I'm still getting stupid joke emails from long-time pals all day who obviously have no clue I've been displaced. A few old school buds did shoot me a text and that was appreciated. 

Holed up in Dana Point at a hotel riding out the disaster. Part of being married as I trekked north with the wife and in laws while my folks, brother, etc. are holed up at a friend's place on the coast. 

My brother attempted to negotiate the terrain a bit to check out the homes, but was turned around halfway there. Seems no matter if you're in Dana Point or coastal San Diego, attempting to get a little bit inland is simply brutal.

Got some updates from neighbors and it's hit or miss. For now, my neighborhood is out of the woods. That said, they say you can see the flames miles away and there's a lot of dry brush between there and where our place. With Santa Ana winds in full force again tomorrow and the next few days, this is far from over. The evacuation was lifted in my 'hood but everyone was basically told to sleep with one eye open and ready to go again, hence my staying 40 miles north. 

My folks and brother/sister in law (Escondido) and my in laws (Rancho Santa Fe) are still in danger regarding their homes. I'm glued to the news and have been online all night checking local media sites, blogs, etc. and it's nervewracking as things change on a dime. At least when it was hurricane season, I knew I could grab a few hours of shut eye when the storm was on the move. With this firestorm, leave for dinner, come back and it's a brand new day. Friggin scary.

Beyond surreal, my friends. I've done hurricanes. Now it's full on firestorms. I feel like I've lived through two Biblical plagues and this is hell. San Diego is going up in flames. I'm stunned with every news clip that flashes on the screen.

Weather-wise, we're f'ed again for Tuesday. 8% humidity and 44 mph gusts and climbing. Santa Ana winds remain in full force. Started Sunday and will roll through Wednesday night. Great timing, nature.

Obviously I didn't get to my post Canes/Noles blog. I apologize. I've had nothing but time, but I couldn't get my head straight. I'm in 'natural disaster mode' right now - reading, watching, praying, questioning, hoping.

Keep the thoughts and prayers coming. They're beyond appreciated. 


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