With hot, nasty smoke drifting over the hills and a likely mandatory evacuation decree looming, in panic-attack-mode I ran around the apartment packing a few things - while thinking about what would be left behind. My laptop, disks, and computer accessories were ready to go. I found a couple of photo albums and some personal papers. I thought about books and DVDs, where to begin? I re-parked the car for easy getaway (the bichon and terrier are travel-friendly, crate-trained and go easily into their carriers). I packed clothing and toiletries (being extremely lucky to have time to do such things).
We did not have to evacuate after all - for now. 1,400 people here did, by quirk of southern location. Firefighters then got a grip on the fire down the way.
California is thought of by some as 'green' - it is super nurtured desert - its water resources aqueduct-dependent - so that California can be green in its lush landscaping and agribusiness.
