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Re: Smoke EdM #16301312 07/31/21
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,686 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,686 Either Texas or Idaho	Those near us were started by 11 lightening strikes a few weeks ago. They resulted in 6 fires with 4 out and two growing. Conduct is the best proof of character.

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Re: Smoke EdM #16301318 07/31/21
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,469 Rio Rancho, NM N NDsnowman Campfire Tracker
NDsnowman Campfire Tracker N Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,469 Rio Rancho, NM	Had it in Fargo the last 3 days. Couldn't see 400 yards in places on Thursday.

Re: Smoke EdM #16301327 07/31/21
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,859 Hi-Line SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana
SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 43,859 Hi-Line	We ventured back out to our dry land hay project today. I spent over an hour fine tuning the sickle. Fire fighters were out checking my little mishap and gave a big wave as they passed by. I'm sure they were happy to see we now have a water tank and pump on one of the F350's. The guys combining have big disks and tractors close and handy. Got a couple hundred acres to go and don't want a repeat.

Re: Smoke SamOlson #16301378 07/31/21
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 45,056 North East Urth Valsdad Campfire 'Bwana
Valsdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 45,056 North East Urth	Originally Posted by SamOlson Geno, looks a weird eclipse. for nearly a week Sammo. no sunrises, no sunsets. Just a glow: "Sunrise" about the same day as the other pic. Sun is right above the tree in the middle: Sunset a day before or so.. The "rock pile" I mentioned is on the right hand side of the pic. +/- 1/4 mile from my back porch. The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni) member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?

Re: Smoke EdM #16301386 07/31/21
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 31,412 59644 M MtnBoomer Campfire 'Bwana
MtnBoomer Campfire 'Bwana M Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 31,412 59644	Not having a generator to run our well pump is pretty darn short-sighted. "I can't be canceled, because, I don't give a fuuck!" --- Kid Rock 2022 Holocaust Deniers, the ultimate perverted dipchits: Bristoe, TheRealHawkeye, stophel, Ghostinthemachine, anyone else?

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Re: Smoke MtnBoomer #16301389 07/31/21
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 45,056 North East Urth Valsdad Campfire 'Bwana
Valsdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 45,056 North East Urth	Originally Posted by MtnBoomer Not having a generator to run our well pump is pretty darn short-sighted. Last summer I had the electrician come out and put a transfer switch on the well house, then went to Harbor Freight and got a generator big enough to run the well. I figured between the wood stove in winter and the propane/charcoal stoves and grills the only thing we really needed was water. Good investment. Should I send him North? The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni) member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?

Re: Smoke EdM #16301532 07/31/21
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 10,425 The Treasure State Dave_Skinner Campfire Outfitter
Dave_Skinner Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2003 Posts: 10,425 The Treasure State	And it's not even August yet. Can barely see the outline of the mountains five miles east, the smoke is affecting how hot it gets because it's pretty thick. But as long as I can see the mountains even a little, it's not officially "unhealthy." But I hate it nonetheless. If this was "industry" causing such pollution, wrecking resources, there would be howling hordes. But because the watermelons have deemed wildfires "natural" and "good" -- Orwell was right. Up hills slow, Down hills fast Tonnage first and Safety last.

Re: Smoke EdM #16301538 07/31/21
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 331 M molly Campfire Member
molly Campfire Member M Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 331	Originally Posted by EdM Those near us were started by 11 lightening strikes a few weeks ago. They resulted in 6 fires with 4 out and two growing. I was working at about the end of Rapid Lightening Rd when that storm went through. I called one of those strikes into IDL when I saw the plum rise above the ridge. We have to stay for 3 hour fire watch after we stop working, then I get to drive an hour 1 1/4 home. Makes for a long day. Glad I've moved closer to home now. Had a fire start 100 yards from my job Thursday. They hit it hard, one single rotor, one twin rotor, a retardant bomber, and 3 float planes. They got it knocked down fast.

Re: Smoke EdM #16301542 07/31/21
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana M MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter
MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana	Originally Posted by EdM Sitting here in north Idaho. Below is the normal view of the Selkirk's. Todays view. You can smell it and taste it at the moment. Winds (maybe rain) are supposed to move it by tomorrow eve. There are a couple fires a couple of ridges to the west. We headed over to Thompson Falls for an estate sale today and the smoke was terrible due to the Thorn Creek fire near there. Same here in the Bitterroot. Eat Fish, Wear Grundens, Drink Alaskan.

Re: Smoke EdM #16301587 07/31/21
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,686 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,686 Either Texas or Idaho	Taken minutes ago it has crested the ridge looking off of the front porch. For years this spot held the last snow, a glacier if you will, until July. We have the valuables ready to go if needed. Conduct is the best proof of character.

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Re: Smoke EdM #16301589 07/31/21
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,738 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon Campfire Kahuna
wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,738 Iowa/NW Ontario	Haze the last two days in Iowa. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: Smoke EdM #16301595 07/31/21
Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,272 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna
Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 60,272 Montana	Ruh roh Ed I am MAGA.

Re: Smoke molly #16301596 07/31/21
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,686 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,686 Either Texas or Idaho	Originally Posted by molly Originally Posted by EdM Those near us were started by 11 lightening strikes a few weeks ago. They resulted in 6 fires with 4 out and two growing. I was working at about the end of Rapid Lightening Rd when that storm went through. I called one of those strikes into IDL when I saw the plum rise above the ridge. We have to stay for 3 hour fire watch after we stop working, then I get to drive an hour 1 1/4 home. Makes for a long day. Glad I've moved closer to home now. Had a fire start 100 yards from my job Thursday. They hit it hard, one single rotor, one twin rotor, a retardant bomber, and 3 float planes. They got it knocked down fast. I am well up Rapid Lightening Road, off of High Road. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Smoke EdM #16301618 07/31/21
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 331 M molly Campfire Member
molly Campfire Member M Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 331	Originally Posted by EdM I am well up Rapid Lightening Road, off of High Road. It came over the ridge? Must be looking SE from your place. I was left past Trapper creek, past the homes and then the 1st left, through the gates a few miles.

Re: Smoke molly #16301626 07/31/21
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,686 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM OP Campfire 'Bwana
OP EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,686 Either Texas or Idaho	Originally Posted by molly Originally Posted by EdM I am well up Rapid Lightening Road, off of High Road. It came over the ridge? Must be looking SE from your place. I was left past Trapper creek, past the homes and then the 1st left, through the gates a few miles. Yes, SE. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Smoke EdM #16301641 07/31/21
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 331 M molly Campfire Member
molly Campfire Member M Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 331	IDL, Sandpoint Fire Warden phone number: 208-659-5635 IDL CDA wildfire 208-772-3283 Just in case you don't have the numbers handy. Fire info available at this site. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/?state=13 You can see what air support is flying on this site. https://www.flightradar24.com/ Stay safe....

Re: Smoke EdM #16301671 07/31/21
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 45,056 North East Urth Valsdad Campfire 'Bwana
Valsdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 45,056 North East Urth	What's the name of that fire Ed? And good to have the valuables ready to go, especially you, the wife and the dog. The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni) member of the cabal of dysfunctional squirrels?

Re: Smoke EdM #16301699 08/01/21
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 10,867 West Kelowna, B.C. P Partsman Campfire Outfitter
Partsman Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 10,867 West Kelowna, B.C.	1:00 in the morning and watching the ash falling down. Lots of smoke. "The 375HH is the greatest level of power you can get for the investment in recoil." (JJHack) 79s and losttrail, biggest waste of air.

Re: Smoke EdM #16301754 08/01/21
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,765 Clinging to our God and Guns Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger
Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,765 Clinging to our God and Guns	Haven't had any real indication of smoke here. But the weatherman claims some of the weird bright/overcast days, and the exceptionally vivid sunrise and sunsets, are the result of those fires. Hope you all get some rain. From Alberta to Arizona. Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!

Re: Smoke EdM #16301907 08/01/21
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 14,193 Marshall NC S simonkenton7 Campfire Outfitter
simonkenton7 Campfire Outfitter S Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 14,193 Marshall NC	We got your smoke here in the North Carolina mountains. Very hazy yesterday. It looks like smoke but doesn't smell like smoke. Weird that the smoke would travel 2,000 miles.

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