Has anyone heard from Dennis??
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 10:30 am
I was curious to see what the fire situation was around Pinetop.
Have they received ANY rain from Claudette?
Have they received ANY rain from Claudette?
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Has anyone heard from Dennis??
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 10:59 am
I was wondering the same thing Steph. He was keeping us updated and then nothing from him. I am hopeful that no news is good news in this case.
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 11:24 am
I spoke with him the day they started the roadblocks and have not heard anything since then. I will try to call him now and see if I can get in touch. I will let you know...............
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 12:53 pm
His last post was late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning at 12:17am. Let's hope everything is ok and remember to pray for them!!!
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 1:03 pm
Haven't seen Dennis around either but the news from up the road is
that the Kinishba wildfire is 45% contained since it has been raining
in the mountains - not a steady rain but showers from Claudette.
The evacuees were allowed to return to their homes; Pinetop/ShowLow
seem to be out of the woods (so to speak). Here's the link:
http://www.wmonline.com/
The Native American Festival is this weekend up there so Dennis & Michelle
are probably very busy with that too. All firefighters/supporters get in free.
that the Kinishba wildfire is 45% contained since it has been raining
in the mountains - not a steady rain but showers from Claudette.
The evacuees were allowed to return to their homes; Pinetop/ShowLow
seem to be out of the woods (so to speak). Here's the link:
http://www.wmonline.com/
The Native American Festival is this weekend up there so Dennis & Michelle
are probably very busy with that too. All firefighters/supporters get in free.
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 3:25 pm
I heard much the same thing in the wee hours this morning on TWC; an on-site reporter in White River was shown interviewing an elderly homeowner, who placed plastic coffee cups in her fence which read, "GOD BLESS YOU, FIREFIGHTERS", "THANK YOU" so it could be read from a distance. 
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 4:15 pm
Well that is certainly some good news coming out of PineTop. I am so glad they received some rain from Claudette.
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 7:32 pm
Thanks for the update M2! I wasn't sure if he did actually get anything from Claudette or not - he was quite doubtful under the USA Weather board (for obvious reasons).
Bill - I wish I saw that interview! That must've been so cool.
Hopefully Dennis, Michelle and motley crew are taking a much needed break!
Bill - I wish I saw that interview! That must've been so cool.
Hopefully Dennis, Michelle and motley crew are taking a much needed break!
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 8:16 pm
I did hear from Dennis this morning.......he said he and Michelle have been VERY busy working security on the evacuated homes. He and Michelle are safe, (and their home!) but the fire is still not completely contained. He said they may not be "released from duty" for another two weeks or so!
Durn-it! I'd planned on meeting with them for lunch while I'm out here in Az.....just have to plan it for my next visit............p
Durn-it! I'd planned on meeting with them for lunch while I'm out here in Az.....just have to plan it for my next visit............p
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 8:20 pm
Well, good to hear he's home!
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 8:28 pm
Thanks for the update, petal! I'm so glad to hear that
Dennis and Michelle, and, their homestead, are safe!
Dennis and Michelle, and, their homestead, are safe!
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 8:43 pm
I'm glad they as well as their home are safe...hope the fire is fully contained very soon.
Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 9:38 pm
Thanks for the update petal pusher. I'm so very thankful Dennis and his wife are okay, as is their home 
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2003 1:21 am
Thank you for the update/good news from Dennis and Michelle, petal.
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2003 7:12 am
Definitely good to hear that they are home safe and that everything is OK there.
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2003 7:38 am
"HI HONEY.......I'M HOME!"
Well.......needless to say, the past 3 days have been very interesting!
First off, "Thank You EVERYONE" for your concern, words cannot express my feelings at the moment, I truly feel like a part of the family.
Now......I posted the latest update on Azskymans "Fire near Pinetop" thread, as you will see, we are NOT out of the woods, so to speak, just yet, as with any wildfire, things can change in the *blink of an eye* as witnessed with the Aspen Fire near Tucson last month. Anyways, the fire is at 60% containment, it's not longer a crown fire THANK GOD due to the rise in humidity and rainfall............speaking of rain
Yesterday was the 1st measurable rainfall we've had thus far, .43", add that with the trace that we've had, we're at .45" for the month of July, a "FAR CRY" from the normal 6.25" in a normal monsoon season, keep that raindance going folks, the outlook for more appreciable rainfall looks better with each passing day, keep your fingers crossed.
As petal said, we went from roadblock duty to security mode.......we worked the dogs in 2 hours shifts, we walked the evac'd neighborhoods with one dog at a time to *show force*, now really........a SAR dog on patrol
We worked 16 hour shifts, camped out at the ICP Thursday night, Friday night and came home last night. We are taking today off then back to roadblock duty until the fire is at 100% containment, we are blocking the roads leading into the fires nothern flank, you'd be AMAZED at how many ppl want to *sight see* the area, human nature
Well folks, I need another cuppa Joe and "MAYBE" even go BACK to bed, once again, "Thank you SO very much" from the bottom of Michelles and I heart, you have NO idea what that means to us!
Dennis
Well.......needless to say, the past 3 days have been very interesting!
First off, "Thank You EVERYONE" for your concern, words cannot express my feelings at the moment, I truly feel like a part of the family.
Now......I posted the latest update on Azskymans "Fire near Pinetop" thread, as you will see, we are NOT out of the woods, so to speak, just yet, as with any wildfire, things can change in the *blink of an eye* as witnessed with the Aspen Fire near Tucson last month. Anyways, the fire is at 60% containment, it's not longer a crown fire THANK GOD due to the rise in humidity and rainfall............speaking of rain
Yesterday was the 1st measurable rainfall we've had thus far, .43", add that with the trace that we've had, we're at .45" for the month of July, a "FAR CRY" from the normal 6.25" in a normal monsoon season, keep that raindance going folks, the outlook for more appreciable rainfall looks better with each passing day, keep your fingers crossed.
As petal said, we went from roadblock duty to security mode.......we worked the dogs in 2 hours shifts, we walked the evac'd neighborhoods with one dog at a time to *show force*, now really........a SAR dog on patrol
We worked 16 hour shifts, camped out at the ICP Thursday night, Friday night and came home last night. We are taking today off then back to roadblock duty until the fire is at 100% containment, we are blocking the roads leading into the fires nothern flank, you'd be AMAZED at how many ppl want to *sight see* the area, human nature
Well folks, I need another cuppa Joe and "MAYBE" even go BACK to bed, once again, "Thank you SO very much" from the bottom of Michelles and I heart, you have NO idea what that means to us!
Dennis
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2003 8:38 am
Whew, I am so glad that you two are okay!! I got worried and tried to call you a couple of times. God has been with you both throughout this ordeal and will continue to strengthen you and nourish you! Get some rest my friends, you need it!
Your Friend in Christ,
Sandi
Your Friend in Christ,
Sandi
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2003 9:31 am
Hi Sandi!
Yes.....we received your voicemails at home and on the cell phone, the cell phones do not work (at least Verizon Wireless phones don't) in Whiteriver, I had plans of returning your calls but by the time we got home it was late, dark.....we had over 16 voicemails here at the house and about that many on the cell phone.
Dennis
Yes.....we received your voicemails at home and on the cell phone, the cell phones do not work (at least Verizon Wireless phones don't) in Whiteriver, I had plans of returning your calls but by the time we got home it was late, dark.....we had over 16 voicemails here at the house and about that many on the cell phone.
Dennis
Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2003 10:12 am
I'm so glad that you were able to check in! Take a nice LOOONG nap - you all deserve it! I'll keep my fingers crossed that the monsoon does pickup for you guys!
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 2:46 am
Glad to hear that you're ok