You know you're in a weird time when...

[oregonjen]

My husband is staring outside, getting excited about getting a little wind. We’ve been choking on hazardous air quality in Portland. Seeing the leaves move even just a little provides hope that this dense smoke inversion that we’re experiencing is hopefully breaking up. The news is telling us not until Thursday into Friday will things get better.

[2naSalit]

1. About 800 miles to the east...

We have wind but the smoke remains in place. It's been hard to limit my time outside, there's so much to be done to start prepping for winter which happens overnight around here.

[Mme. Defarge]

2. From NE PDX

I was happy to see that my hummingbirds returned yesterday. Had to take down the feeder last Monday and Tuesday due to the gale-force wind.

[pdxflyboy]

3. Yes indeed.

We’re in Raleigh Hills section of Portland. Every morning I do a 2 to 4 mile walk on the Fanno Creek trail. The trail has been deserted for the last 5 days. After my walk, even wearing a mask, my eyes and throat burn. I’m done with the walks until the air quality improves.

[oregonjen]

4. Wow, I haven't been out at all!

I have mild asthma, so not wanting to aggravate it.

[CentralMass]

5. They are really recommending not going out.

[Sucha NastyWoman]

6. Problem is if it's windy enough to blow the smoke out

It can also spread new fires.

[BadGimp]

7. It sucks here in Sellwood too!

but I have to go for a short walk or I'll go crazy(er).