Worse Today

[ithildin]

The smoke is even worse today. I go outside, I start coughing, and my voice is getting raspy. There's an actual layer of smoke settled over us. Kinda like when you're sitting around a campfire and the smoke blows across you. I'm thinking of seeing if I can get a ride home tonight if it doesn't clear out some by 5pm. I don't think a nearly mile walk home and my asthma will get along.

Comments

[dejla.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a very good idea.

The wildfires must be pretty entrenched at this point. Are they having any luck putting them out?

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

The one closest to us is only 3% contained, the next one over is 66% contained. There's actually a Google fire map (http://www.oes.ca.gov/WebPage/oeswebsite.nsf/OpenBranchContent/29AB11FAF23F909388257466006452B7?OpenDocument) where you can click on the fire and get up to date info, which is extremely cool. The map makes it look like the whole northern half of the state's on fire.

[dejla.livejournal.com]

Wow. That's a LOT of fire.

[layla-aaron.livejournal.com]

Eek! I think a ride home is a good idea. That smoke will wreak havoc with your asthma.

[sophiedb.livejournal.com]

Yack! I remember what Rob's asthma got like when the Sydney bushfires went nuts. I hope you get that ride and that they go out soon!

[adabsolutely.livejournal.com]

I ride home would definitely be a good idea. Take care.

[adabsolutely.livejournal.com]

A ride would be good too.:-) sorry

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

Yikes, that sounds miserable! I hope you get a ride - my lungs are aching in sympathy. :(

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks :)

[carenejeans.livejournal.com]

Ack, me too. I mean, I don't have asthma, but I have to walk about a mile home, and it's really unpleasant! A ride sounds good to me!

It's so bad out in Contra Costa you cannot SEE Mt. Diablo.

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Apparently it's like this from here up till nearly Oregon and across to Reno.

It's worse for you since it's so hot too. At least it's our usual 60ish temp here. They're forecasting more dry lightening for this weekend too :(