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Hopefully some will pass this goodwill and wishes on to Steve and his family.
Still hard to believe this has happened.
I worked in Wrightwood today and thought of the first time I rode with him there. I remember him riding his single speed up the grunty climb out of Leprechaun back to the lake.
I just realized this post sound like ye has passed:stop:. Thankfully that is not the case.
Sure miss his presence here and his crazy laugh.
Hang in there man. Let us know what we can do!
 
CBone said:
Hopefully some will pass this goodwill and wishes on to Steve and his family.
Still hard to believe this has happened.
I worked in Wrightwood today and thought of the first time I rode with him there. I remember him riding his single speed up the grunty climb out of Leprechaun back to the lake.
I just realized this post sound like ye has passed:stop:. Thankfully that is not the case.
Sure miss his presence here and his crazy laugh.
Hang in there man. Let us know what we can do!
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Oh, and still hard to believe there are fires going on close to here. Jackson lake has ice on it and lots of snow still around.
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My business is taking a hit from the effects of the Eaton Fire. Aquariums can only last about 48 hours without power before loss begins. In neighboring communities, the power has been off for 4 days now. Luckily the outdoor temps haven't been extreme and my local accounts are starting to get power back. If La Canada doesn't have power restored in the next day or so, there may be major losses. The sheriff also has a soft closure in La Canada due to burglaries (no power, so no functioning security systems). They don't want anyone but residents entering. I've been able to talk my way in so far but I fear that won't last.
 
da big hills said:
Guvenor Newscum deflects blame along with Bass-o matic. It's funny because if we paid people like 805 goats we could reduce the ground fuel. But that would require advanced thinking. If you are lucky enough to see the sage scrub next to a fenced section where they have range cattle you would understand what we have done to our lands. I have made this statement many times. This one is so easy. but there are other things we could do. Place non conductive bars between the hot leads on power lines. Gee "we got to keep them separated". I have other killer ideas too. There is no excuse for entire neighbourhoods to be reduced to rubble. Having filled water tanks would be a start. Having pumps on standby with lots of flattened hose to help keep the tanks filled would be a good investment too. Electing morons would also be a good start, oops we already did that.
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@da big hills please read this article.

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The Case for Letting Malibu Burn - Longreads

Many of California's native ecosystems evolved to burn. Modern fire suppression creates fuels that lead to catastrophic fires. So why do people insist on rebuilding in the firebelt?
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Same with anyone else who just wants to throw blame around. These fires have been happening since long before people started building homes in fire's path. When Santa Ana winds are raging and humidity is approaching zero nothing is going to stop a fire once it blows up into a conflagration.
 
buggravy said:
I know this is one of the least important aspects of the Palisades fire, but there are some great trails that I've recently grown quite enamored with, that I have to think are engulfed right now. I was worried about winds impacting a planned ride on some of them tomorrow. This wasn't what I was worried about. Eerie views from work in Santa Monica today.
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There's no reason to feel bad or downplay mourning burned trails. Sure it's not the same as someone losing a house. But trails are a sanctuary and second home for a lot of people, a place where we go to recharge and get away from real life for a little while. That makes them pretty important. And we could be losing them for a year...or two or three years. The good news is like a house, they can be rebuilt. Fingers crossed the fire wasn't that hot and a lot trees survived.
 
evdog said:
@da big hills please read this article.

longreads.com

The Case for Letting Malibu Burn - Longreads

Many of California's native ecosystems evolved to burn. Modern fire suppression creates fuels that lead to catastrophic fires. So why do people insist on rebuilding in the firebelt?
longreads.com longreads.com

Same with anyone else who just wants to throw blame around. These fires have been happening since long before people started building homes in fire's path. When Santa Ana winds are raging and humidity is approaching zero nothing is going to stop a fire once it blows up into a conflagration.
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Mike Davis, I love that book!
 
I’ve only crossed paths with Steve on upper brown mountain and bottom of El Prieto , but bummed to hear it happened to him. My coworker just retired last June, and now lost everything.

Looks like sunset was on the edge of the burn zone, and the first few switchbacks into El P. Thankful my local course avoided damage. Driving though today though looks like maybe they widened it to use as a fire break…
 
evdog said:
@da big hills please read this article.

longreads.com

The Case for Letting Malibu Burn - Longreads

Many of California's native ecosystems evolved to burn. Modern fire suppression creates fuels that lead to catastrophic fires. So why do people insist on rebuilding in the firebelt?
longreads.com longreads.com

Same with anyone else who just wants to throw blame around. These fires have been happening since long before people started building homes in fire's path. When Santa Ana winds are raging and humidity is approaching zero nothing is going to stop a fire once it blows up into a conflagration.
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I agree that there is no stopping a wildfire like this in windy conditions but to say there is no blame to go around is nonsense. First off, the decision to build in certain areas like a densely brushed canyon that you KNOW will burn at some point is poor decision #1. The State of CA has been told my entire adult life that they need to do better with cutting back or clearing brush. The same goes for building more reservoirs; the state has been told forever that they are needed. Living in Prescott, I witness every year how clearing out brush is easily attainable. Whether it’s goats, tractors or human hand crews, someone is to BLAME for not getting it done.

Someone is to BLAME for the fire hydrant debacle. Whether it comes down to an empty reservoir or just a poorly designed system that couldn’t keep up, somebody screwed up. Newsome has called for an investigation and the place is still burning. Even he knows theres a problem.

After personally working the Cedar Fire in 2003 and Witch Creek Fire in 2007, I’ve repeatedly said that California needs a bigger fleet of firefighting aircraft. Cal Fire has 60, SIXTY, aircraft total. That number should be in the hundreds….minimum and I *BLAME* politicians who would spend a dime on people in the country illegally before taking care of higher priorities.
 
evdog said:
There's no reason to feel bad or downplay mourning burned trails. Sure it's not the same as someone losing a house. But trails are a sanctuary and second home for a lot of people, a place where we go to recharge and get away from real life for a little while. That makes them pretty important. And we could be losing them for a year...or two or three years. The good news is like a house, they can be rebuilt. Fingers crossed the fire wasn't that hot and a lot trees survived.
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perfectly said.
 
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