WTF is with this bleeping weather?

[Homebrewer]

20 hours ago, Tank said:

hope you're safe, home brewer. it's going to be a long summer for fire fighters.

we went to bakersfield on saturday and it was depressing to see that all of those beautiful wildflowers on the drive were not only gone (not a surprise), but the hills looked just as dry and brown as if there had been no drought relief this winter/spring. 

All the extra rain did here was make the grass and brush higher and thicker, and now that it's dry it's total tinder.

It could be a catastrophic fire season for those of us us that don't chose to live on the asphalt and concrete. 

[cez]

105 here in central wa for the next 3 days

[Redondo]

 

Yesterday was really hot and it was humid also.

[gotbeer]

@Redondo  Another few more degrees.  And it's time to take you off the grill and let you rest, so that you will be a perfect medium rare. 

[Amazing Larry]

Shaping up to be a Gold Bond day. 

[fan_since79]

Record 122 degrees in Palm Springs yesterday.

109 degrees at 10 pm last night.

 

[Tank]

13 hours ago, gotbeer said:

@Redondo  Another few more degrees.  And it's time to take you off the grill and let you rest, so that you will be a perfect medium rare. 

you also want to make sure his juices redistribute properly.

[Redondo]

On 7/8/2017 at 7:40 AM, gotbeer said:

@Redondo  Another few more degrees.  And it's time to take you off the grill and let you rest, so that you will be a perfect medium rare. 

It feels like that sometimes. My dad used to say that the weather here cooked peoples brains and in some cases I have to agree with him.

At the end of the day it sure is nice to take a shower and sit in the A/C.

[fan_since79]

L.A. downtown broke a 131-year old record yesterday with 98 degrees.

 

[Blarg]

Went to the theater yesterday to see Spiderman and there was a line outside for the 4:40 showing. It was only 4:15 and a 105 out so we said screw that, we will try next weekend. Walked over to the Barnes & Noble and had an iced coffee while reading a cook book I may pick up later. 

[Homebrewer]

Went out on the porch to drink my coffee @ around 830..no way..already 96.

This shit is brutal.

Cruel.

[Tank]

the heat wasn't so bad today but the humidity was terrible. was trying to work in the garage and it was tough sailing. had to quit after an hour.

[Homebrewer]

He we go again. Will be the Detweiler incident, and is spreading dangerously fast.

[Homebrewer]

Calling in everything they can get, including tanker 911 the  DC 10.

 

[Homebrewer]

Now a "major incident" The Detwieler Fire. I know some people in the evac area, just heard from a common friend that they turned their animals loose and hightailed it. They expect to lose their home, if it isn't already gone. It's grown so big so fast that fire personnel have withdrawn and are regrouping to attack it in the morning. Heavy smoke and ash falling where I am, about 10 miles away crow flight.

 

View from Merced down in the SJV, some 45 miles away

[Homebrewer]

[Homebrewer]

Pic from Oakhurst, approx 60 miles from the actual fire.

[Tank]

On 7/16/2017 at 8:10 PM, Homebrewer said:

Pic from Oakhurst, approx 60 miles from the actual fire.

Looks like a nuke went off.

hope you continue to be safe.

Edited July 18, 2017 by Tank

[Amazing Larry]

I can't remember a time when SoCal had this much humidity for such an extended period. 

[Homebrewer]

 

[Angel Dog and Beer]

@Homebrewer, hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Heard they're evacuating Mariposa. Stay safe!

[Homebrewer]

19 hours ago, Angel Dog and Beer said:

@Homebrewer, hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Heard they're evacuating Mariposa. Stay safe!

I have been evacuated....twice. Once from home and then from friend I went to stay with. I have a laptop and a few clothes and that's IT. We are nomads in 2 vehicles with 2 dogs and 2 cats...had to leave horses and goats as they got us out of there pretty fast.

Sheriff's posse has since vanned them to a shelter somewhere..we hope.

It's a huge clusterfuck here. Stayed 2 nights at a hotel near Yosemite, and now are in a Doctor's house in El Portal..(look it up) Far as we know our places are still standing...but when we can go back is anyone's guess..might be up to two weeks. Know several people who have lost homes and many that are unsure.

First time I've been able to sit with a computer for a few days...but I'm alive!

[Angel Dog and Beer]

Crazy! I can't imaging knowing my house, my town is in limbo like that. That fire looks nasty. Good luck.

[Tank]

glad you're okay, home brewer. hope this works out favorably for you and those in your community.

[Homebrewer]

Talk of opening town today...no details yet but at least people could get basic supplies (BEER) and gas etc.

View this morning..Still like a war zone around here.