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I wish they'd outlaw forest fires. I try to advise Algwhore but he evidently has his email set so my ideas end up in his spam box, otherwise I'd sic him on it. Algwhore! i love it, positively love it. on that note i pray daily for the relief of these poor folks. went through it last year here and it was hell.
the consolidation of the states into one vast republic, sure to be aggressive abroad and despotic at home, will be the certain precursor of that ruin which has overwhelmed all those that have preceded. Robert E Lee
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i pray daily for the relief of these poor folks. went through it last year here and it was hell. Yup!
Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.
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My heart aches for all those who lost everything. Those special family photos, wedding rings, pets, and dream homes or old homes full of memories can't be replaced.
I've adjusted claims after several devastating fires, and it's sad to see streets of nothing but ashes and foundations. My last was the Waterfall Fire at South Lake Tahoe. I'm glad to be out of the business now.
My thoughts are with you in northern Alberta.
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Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray
Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”
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Thank You to all that truly understand the situation we are facing in north western Canada this spring . The combination of less then normal snow fall and later then normal spring precipitation has left the west extremely dry.
Unfortunately its not over for many other northern community's.
We had fires in the river valley in Edmonton today .
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I've read that is might be making it into Saskatchewan soon.
I looked at the 10 day forecast, NO rain, low humidity. I'm guessing this thing will be going on for quite awhile
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Typically things like this take a LONG time, IE 6 months/ a year or even years for the overall threat to go away.
Its just a cycle of nature, doing what it does that allows things like this to cycle.
Our prayers to all out there involved and especially those that have lost any or all. Its tough.
Going to be a LONG summer unless the weather pattern changes.
We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....
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Looks like cooler temps for a few days, which should help. Of course I saw the temps in Celsius, so it could be near freezing or boiling for all I know.
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It looks like it has slowed up a tad....or it could be wishful thinking...
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IF you could get a HARD wind reversal for a week or so it MIGHT mostly burn back into itself and burn out that way...
It would take a lot of rain at this point to get any to the ground and do any kind of good.
We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....
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10 C = 50 F
Overnight temps are right around the freezing mark.
The lower temperatures and showers will help.
Today Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this morning. Widespread smoke. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40. High 10. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tonight Cloudy. Becoming partly cloudy overnight. Widespread smoke. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light this evening. Low plus 2.
Tue, 10 May A mix of sun and cloud. Widespread smoke. High 11.
Night Cloudy. Low plus 1.
Wed, 11 May Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 9.
Night Clearing. Low minus 1.
Thu, 12 May Sunny. High 11.
Night Clear. Low minus 1.
Fri, 13 May Sunny. High 14.
Night Clear. Low minus 1.
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This news is a few days old now: James Taylor donating proceeds of Alberta concerts to Ft. McMurray victims American singer-songwriter James Taylor plans to donate the proceeds of two upcoming concerts in Alberta to the Canadian Red Cross to support victims of the Fort McMurray wildfires.
“I can’t imagine what they’re going through,” Taylor said backstage after his concert in Ottawa on Friday, the opening date of the Canadian leg of Taylor’s tour with his All-Star Band.
Taylor said he’s always had a soft spot for Canada, and wanted to help. Turning the June 7 show in Edmonton and June 8 in Calgary into benefit concerts seemed like the obvious thing to do, he added.
During the Ottawa concert, Taylor also dedicated his classic song, Fire and Rain, to the evacuees.
“I’m thinking of the people displaced by fire tonight,” Taylor told the audience as he and his bandmates settled into an unadorned version of the tune. Illuminated by the twinkle of lighters and smartphones, it was a spine-tingling moment.
Further evidence of Taylor’s affection for Canada can be heard on his latest album, 2015’s Before This World. One track, SnowTime, celebrates Canada and its diversity. He played it live for the first time on Friday.
On stage, Taylor explained the song was inspired by a summertime visit to Montreal but happens to be set in Toronto in winter. Of the new, less familiar material interspersed with the old hits, it was the clearly the crowd favourite, thanks in large part to the carefree tropical vibe and Oh Canada refrain.
Taylor performs across the country in the coming weeks, with shows in Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes and the Western provinces . Theyve all seen fire... let's see some rain!
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Cat
I thought you had moved to Devon, I guess getting old and forgetful.
Hope you stay safe. Cheers NC Nope, that was Martinbns and I think he has since moved again wuth the bank- he's kind of a big deal with them 😊 Seriously though , all the plants up there are shutting down because of the smoke as much as the fire itself . That demon is not going to be beat until we get a huge rain as was already said , Cat FWIW, martinbns is in Manitoba now. I see him over on Walleye Central from time to time. SS
"To be glad of life because it gives you a chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars. To be satisfied with your possessions but not content with yourself until you have made the best of them."
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So, as of today I am set up in our Edmonyon office , helping our scaffold contractors get our members back up to the oil sands sites in the Ft McMurray area .😀
They are starting to fly crews in tomorrow to help get the sites back up and running , and to get the turnaround projects finished up .
2,400 hundred structures burned down or severely damaged , which is about 20% of the town IIRC
Gas lines will have to be isolated , the power grid is down in several areas , and the water mains will have to be flushed before they allow us to get back into town .
All work crews for the time being will be housed in the camps and my union has given a directive for local residents to go back to work first even though they will be in camp .
The fire headed over towards Sashstchewan and north , but fir a while went south ,
On a happier note , my house and several if my friends' houses naff out okay and I have pics of our gun club that had been burned sll around it but miraculously all the structures atd intact!
Many if my friends however list everything .
The fire itself was only the start , it will take s long time to get back to what Ft McMurray considers " normal"
We are a proud and very tough bunch however and we will rebuild this town and get back at 'er ASAP!😎
Hats off with greatest respect and gratitude to all of the wild fire specialists, structural fire specialists, LEO's , EMT's and every other person that stepped up to help from our U.S. Neughbours that were brought up to our Armed Forces members to the farmers and residents who chipped in, help with lodging , bought gas and water , etc!!👍👍
Cat
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Good to hear Cat, glad you made out ok.
Gerry.
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We are a proud and very tough bunch however and we will rebuild this town and get back at 'er ASAP Never had a shadow of doubt, about that, Mister. Albertans (indeed,Canadians), at work, are a serious force to be reckoned with. We're all pulling for ya', on this side of the Medicine Line ! Greg
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Any updates on the conditions and folks around Fort McMurray?
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Thanks for the up date that goes for the Cat as well. Cheers NC
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They are evac'ing more work camps as of last night. It doesn't appear to be threatening the city again, but smoke and proximity to the Syncrude and Suncor mines has caused them to pull out. My staff were redeployed last week and are still at their locations, but smoke is a big issue for them.
SS
"To be glad of life because it gives you a chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars. To be satisfied with your possessions but not content with yourself until you have made the best of them."
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Well Blacksands camp is gone , as well , Suncor has shut down,
The workers were moved last evening from Noralta , millinium and Borealis camps up to fire bag and Wopassoo camps , but they evacuated them this afternoon as well .
First Hills is suspending construction.
The fire has turned back and is threatening a few subdivisions in town , mine being one.
Several houses have exploded after the gas was turned back on .
We are not out of it yet, Boys! :>(
Cat
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scopes are cool, but slings 'n' irons RULE!
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Hang in there Cat.
More prayers on the way for all caught in the fire zones.
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