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madamesilverspurs

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33. Thanks for the caring! It is appreciated.

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 02:44 PM

Jun 2012

Not in the path of any of the fires, but getting lots of smoke and particulates. Those of us with breathing problems are staying indoors where it is also cooler. Even inside, I'm having to tap the oxygen. I worry about everyone in the burn vicinity. This is hell.

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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