Sittin' on the Front Porch

David · #1381 Postby **David** » Sat Jul 05, 2003 11:40 pm

That ain't hot Josh.

Topeka has had temps over 95 for atleast 3 days. Reached 99 one day. :eek:

Another hot week ahead.

ColdFront77 · #1382 Postby **ColdFront77** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 1:57 am

Good luck to your father, David... if you don't mind me asking; why does he go away for "short trips"?

Temperatures above 75 degrees are apparently warm spells by southern California standards.

Have a great Sunday, everyone.

#1383 Postby **azskyman** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 7:24 am

Another fire in Arizona...to the SE of Prescott about an hour north of Phoenix. Hot temps continue here in the Valley with 111 in my backyard yesterday. We have our eyes on this one as it too is in an area not far from structures. It is known as the Walker fire in case you hear about it on the news.

Emma and family head back to San Diego in a couple hours. They will have the day to recuperate there. We enjoyed their company...let me know if you'd like a photo.

David..hope your father makes the trip ok too.

Enjoy your Sunday folks...

azsnowman · #1384 Postby **azsnowman** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 8:09 am

Morning,

As Steve mentioned, yet another fire to contend with, this one is burning in the beetle kill areas, a tender box indeed, let's say a little prayer for these folks in Prescott.

Had a very interesting evening, the surprise BDAY for Debbie Paxon was a HIT! We had a long talk, business of course, with her husband Jim Paxon, we are working on a thinning project along Hwy 260 and Buck Springs Rd (the entry in the Pinetop Lakes Country Club Steve) anyways, the Aspen fire came up in conversation, NOT GOOD FOLKS, not good at all. Jim said there is NOTHING man can do to stop this fire now, no matter how hard they try, it's in the fires hands now.

Boy.......I'm just FULL of good news this morning huh? Sheeesh, I need to go drive a bucket of balls, make it a great day would ya?

Dennis

GulfBreezer · #1385 Postby **GulfBreezer** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 10:22 am

Happy Sunday All!!

Well, after a week off, I go back to work tomorrow :cry:

But with everything that has happened this last week, maybe going to work will be my vacation

Steve, you KNOW I want pics!!

Dennis, omilordy!! While I am very happy that the party was a hit, I am saddened by yet another fire! Prayers to all!

Furry, glad you are home!

There is finally no green, red or yellow on our dopplar today! I will be catching up on schoolwork all day though! Have to get my research paper done! Oh well, it takes time to become smart!

Have a good one everybody and thanks for the treat Ticka!!

#1386 Postby **wx247** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 10:51 am

MORNING EVERYONE!!!

It feels great to be back home and to visit the Front Porch again.

We had a wonderful time at the Starvy Creek Bluegrass Festival. It was a record crowd!! I can't wait to go back in September because Rhonda Vincent and the Rage will be there!! :multi:

It was a hot weekend for sure with highs in the lower 90's and heat indices around 105-110º.

But now I am home and it looks like we may have something tropical on our hands. :o

I need to go catch up on everything I missed. It is great to be back. Sorry to hear about the new fire, but it sounds like Dakota is doing really well which is wonderful news!

Garrett

weatherlover427 · #1387 Postby **weatherlover427** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 11:11 am

Oh great, another fire. And no I am not being sarcastic either. :o Not what you need at all.

Hope you all stay safe Dennis and Steve.

Can't wait for Mike to come home tomorrow.

We should all throw a party for him.

We actually had low clouds this morning.

But it is warming up nicely now. In reference to Tom's post: It is a lot warmer now than we were a few weeks ago when we had nothing but the @#&*( marine layer. :lol:

(but I like it)

Tomorrow is back to work day for many of us. :cry:

I hope we make it. :lol:

Can you? I hope I can.

Let's monitor the wx, lots brewing it looks like! Joshua

David · #1388 Postby **David** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 2:13 pm

Tom, my dad goes away for the Army, they ask him back since he is so good. :lol:

He left early this morning, and is on a plane right now.

#1389 Postby **wx247** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 4:47 pm

Just thought I would drop in and share a surprise with ya'll. This afternoon as I was out feeding Mocha the doorbell. I ran upstairs and I was shocked to see Jessica. You may not remember her, but she was in a car accident last spring. She is doing wonderful!

She has some face disfiguration, but is otherwise looking and feeling great!

Just thought I would share the update here instead of opening a new topic.

Ciao,
Garrett :multi:

breeze · #1390 Postby **breeze** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 5:36 pm

Good Evening, Porchians! My family grilled out, this afternoon -
ribeye steaks, burgers, hotdogs, bratwurst.....not to
mention baked beans and potato salad, and garlic bread!
Mmmmm...!! That's when you eat round one....rest.....and,
go for round two, etc....! LOL! :ggreen:

Good to see you back, Garrett! Sounds like you had a
great time!

Furluv, I hope I didn't give you a hangover from all of those
pina coladas in Chat, last night! :lol:

Josh, we ARE having a party for Mike, tomorrow night!
We'll be bouncing in and out of the Bar forum and Chat!
Feel free to steal my "welcome home"banner, if you want to!

Everyone have a great evening!

#1391 Postby **Aslkahuna** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 5:51 pm

along the immediate coast of California, 75F IS a warm spell since the water temperatures are somewhat chilly compared to the East Coast (from high 60's in the south to near 50F and even into the upper 40's from Point Reyes to Cape Mendocino) in the Summer. If you want Summer in CA you can go to two areas-the Deserts or the Central Valley. Places like Red Bluff (up north), Sacramento, Modesto, Fresno and Bakersfield could teach Easterners a lot about coping with heat believe me-only the Desert SW gets consistently hotter than the Central Valley of California. BTW we have been running in the mid to high 90's and occasionally the low 100F range here in Sierra Vista since the middle of June.

Steve

#1392 Postby **Aslkahuna** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 6:04 pm

and what Jim Paxon said, my son and I were saying the same thing as early as the 2nd and especially on the evening of the 4th when I took that photo of the Plume from Sierra Vista. I've seen enough wildfires and know enough about their behavior to know when you see a plume like that after sundown, the situation is grim to say the least. My son was saying that they already have the plans set as to where the initial fireline in NE Tucson will be and the backup. The worst case scenario would be to suddenly get into a high downslope wind pattern that could send flying embers into the urban area which could torch the Eucalyptus trees in town. When a Euc blows up in flame, a Ponderosa Pine is like a fire cracker next to a nuke-as the Aussies well know. We shall see, we need help out here mainly from the Rain Gods, but they aren't even talking to the Kahuna

#1393 Postby **Stephanie** » Sun Jul 06, 2003 6:08 pm

Good evening Folks!

Had a wonderful weekend - JR coming home Thursday was a great way to start off the holiday! However, he's been out and about visiting with his friends, so he's barely been here. We took him out to a Japanese restaurant tonight called the IronMoto. We had the chef cook the food right in front of us. Very entertaining and filling!!

I'll be in my Arizona friends neck of the woods - ever so briefly on August 14 and 17. That's when I'm flying out to see my father and both trips take me via Phoenix. The trip there I have a 2 hour layover, the trip back I have alittle over an hour. At least I can say I've been to AZ!

The total fare is pretty cheap compared to what I've paid in the past - $370! I usually paid about $500 roundtrip in the past. I bought these through Travelocity.

I certainly hope we'll be hearing some good weather news for you guys out there so the fires can be squelched.

I have tomorrow off too, so I don't have to worry about setting my alarm clock tonight!

Everyone have a great evening!

#1394 Postby **wx247** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 11:22 am

Howdy everyone!

I have come in for a break in mowing the lawn. 50% down, 50% more to go. I needed to come in get a drink. It is so humid outside. :o

Hope everyone is enjoying this Monday. If not, it will get better -- only 5 days until Saturday.

Garrett

David · #1395 Postby **David** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 12:16 pm

My parents mowed the lawn on the 4th, too hot for me. :lol:

Glad you take breaks, don't want you to die of heat exaustion or somrthing, ya know?

Have a good day everyone!

David

azsnowman · #1396 Postby **azsnowman** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 2:41 pm

One quick stop by.........we've been on a search since 1800 hrs last night, searched till 0130, took a snooze from 0140 till 0400, back on the track at 0430 till just a few short minutes ago. We had to come home to shower and catch another nap under A/C, the search area is at 5600', temps around 103°-104°.

Don't know when I'll be back online, TTFN!

Dennis

weatherlover427 · #1397 Postby **weatherlover427** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 7:15 pm

Stay safe Dennis, sounds hot there! :o

It actually cooled down here today.

We even had the @#%^&* marine layer. :mad:

But it should go away soon to make for another heat wave.

Oh ... WELCOME HOME MIKE!!!!!!!!

#1398 Postby **pojo** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 11:00 pm

Well, I'm back.... And I had a wonderful weekend.

I was camping at Iola Pines Campground in Iola, WI. My best friends grandparents and parents own the campground. I'm not going into that much detail, we all had our fair share of *harmless* fun. Thank goodness my friends don't post on storm2k...they'd tell you interesting stories about yours truly! (you may need earplugs) :o :o I could deal without my allergies to pine, but oh well...its life.

Raine, glad everything is going smoothly with Dakota! That poor boy has been through a ton in his childhood!

FYI....I found out last wednesday that my car is a hazard to drive...literally! Instead of spending $2000+ in repairs within the next few days, my family is like....that's definitely NOT worth it! This is what needs to be done.... least 2 tie rods on the front axel, 4 tires, front end alignment, shocks, and a tyranny flush! So, my $400 car is no longer driveable!

I'm not fixing it! Time for a better dependable car! Thankfully, my grandmother loaned me her plymouth acclaim, so I'm driving that til I find a newer used car.

Glad everyone had a wonderful weekend.

#1399 Postby **azskyman** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 11:00 pm

Hottest week of the year will not help Dennis OR the firefighters near Tucson. Wishing the best for both situations.

Anticipate a push to 115 by Wednesday or Thursday. Staying around 100 after sunset tonight. In the old days in northern Illinois, I would roll down my windows after dark and cruise the streets. No rolling windows down here after dark!

Speaking of old stompin' grounds...Rockford IL was featured on TWC for the massive amount of tree damage early morning on the 5th. All those I know who live there are fine...but most lost power or trees or branches or some of each. Claiming winds of near 100 mph. Remember an early morning storm like that when I lived there.

Hope all are fine. Have a good Tuesday.

azskyman

azsnowman · #1400 Postby **azsnowman** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 7:24 am

Good Morning!

And a FINE ONE at that.......the girl, found, alive, a little worse for wear but non the less, alive :wink:

A WMAT Game and Fish officer is credited for finding this young lady alive but seriously dehydrated, a sprained ankle, Native American MedEvac flew her to ShowLow yesterday evening around 1940 hrs in serious but stable condition. We left the house around 1730, the area where she was lost is about a hours drive from here, we went to the ICP for a briefing when a call came over the radio!

ANYWAYS........boy, talk about SLEEP :lol:

Remember my post about camping? I sure could have used the *comforts of home* night before last :lol:

Hmmmm...........I'll take my *crow* BBQ'd over mesquite please

Guess this ol boy ain't as young as he use to be, ya reckon?? :roll:

Steve, I thought I was gonna DIE in temps of 101°, I don't know how in HADES you guys handle the heat SHEEESH! Take care my friend........BTW, "GREAT" photo of you poolside!

That's nuff outta me, ya know, I LOVE coffee but that *Cowboy Coffee* at the Incident Command Post :roll:

Reckon I like my Gevalia too much! Make it a great day!

Dennis 8-)

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