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Marrah_G

(28,581 posts) Wed Jun 27, 2012, 09:17 AM Jun 2012

Colorado DUers [View all]

Please stay safe and don't wait to long to leave if you need to.

Is there anything we can do to help?

No matter what a poster or two says, please know that the vast majority of DU is hoping, praying, wishing that you all come out of this unscathed.

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Colorado DUers [View all] Marrah_G Jun 2012 OP

+1,000 malaise Jun 2012 #1

We had to leave, too much heat and smoke CanonRay Jun 2012 #2

Hope you have all your important documents and photos malaise Jun 2012 #5

I really, really hope your home makes it Marrah_G Jun 2012 #7

K&R B2G Jun 2012 #3

Thanks Marrah_G kentuck Jun 2012 #4

K&R BumRushDaShow Jun 2012 #6

That is kind... As one on day 18 of the nearby High Park Fire--the largest hlthe2b Jun 2012 #8

Could you give more info on the RANCH? Marrah_G Jun 2012 #9

That is the locale near Fort Collins for animal evacuation. Is she near there? hlthe2b Jun 2012 #13

She is in Colorado Springs Marrah_G Jun 2012 #18

humane society taking small animals, norris penrose large animals, rocky mt health also taking small niyad Jun 2012 #36

Thank you!!!! Marrah_G Jun 2012 #41

I read somewhere today the Douglas County Fairgrounds were opened for large animals. intheflow Jun 2012 #42

9 News reports Douglas County Fairgrounds will host families with large animals. intheflow Jun 2012 #47

Donations to the Larimer County Humane Society, I think would be best. hlthe2b Jun 2012 #16

If she has livestock and needs a place for them PM me Autumn Jun 2012 #49

any more info on Poudre Park? Viva_La_Revolution Jun 2012 #11

Best info is on the 9news website, I think... hlthe2b Jun 2012 #15

they lifted the evacuation for poudre park last night fizzgig Jun 2012 #22

Thanks for the link! Viva_La_Revolution Jun 2012 #24

it is one of the best stories they've put out about the fire fizzgig Jun 2012 #27

I can't give you an address, Viva_La_Revolution Jun 2012 #34

Mishawaka Inn is still there??? It was an old fixture way back in the 70's, lol. kestrel91316 Jun 2012 #28

Yup... still a fixture hlthe2b Jun 2012 #30

Stay safe malaise Jun 2012 #14

I drove through Fort Collins about a week ago. progressoid Jun 2012 #17

the regrowth in pingree park reminds me that it will not be black forever fizzgig Jun 2012 #25

Yes.. I'm old enough to remember the massive fires in Yellowstone--went cross coutnry skiing there hlthe2b Jun 2012 #29

that's the one think keeping me from being too sad Viva_La_Revolution Jun 2012 #35

i don't think we appreciate enough just how fucking cool nature is fizzgig Jun 2012 #43

Someone bring Betty or whatever tropical storms you have out there in the East Woody Woodpecker Jun 2012 #10

+++ 1 million... nt nanabugg Jun 2012 #12

We are safe for now DearAbby Jun 2012 #19

Yikes Marrah_G Jun 2012 #20

Pray for us...Good thoughts our way. DearAbby Jun 2012 #21

Please stay safe and don't be afraid malaise Jun 2012 #37

thanks, marrah fizzgig Jun 2012 #23

. seabeyond Jun 2012 #26

k/r fishwax Jun 2012 #31

Nature will rebound, Blue_In_AK Jun 2012 #32

Thanks for the caring! It is appreciated. madamesilverspurs Jun 2012 #33

I have a friend going to Denver in a couple days... Whisp Jun 2012 #38

Except for occasional smoke, Denver isn't affected Nor are the main population centers/highways hlthe2b Jun 2012 #39

thanks for that info Whisp Jun 2012 #40

JoshCryer check in, please! RainDog Jun 2012 #44

k&r, stay safe Colorado DU'ers ! nt steve2470 Jun 2012 #45

Kick for the Coloradians (?) going through tough times rufus dog Jun 2012 #46

Here's an interactive map of the fires felix_numinous Jun 2012 #48

For what its worth, we've got your back....I feel like when Katrina washed over New Orleans..... Rowdyboy Jun 2012 #50

Please be safe! longship Jun 2012 #51