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  |  kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
    CO, USA
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Jun 28 2012 : 11:55:16 AM     |
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These are newly released photos of what happened the night before last:
http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2012/06/27/colorado-...
"As the crow flies", the closest house to us burned was less than a mile. (We've finally spotted our home through binoculars)
They are still saying only 5% containment. I don't understand how they get those figures as the morning before this destruction, it was at 5%. Yesterday, the heavy fire was on the other side of the mountain but they're still saying 5%. I think the acreage tripled in size in 24 hours.
STILL NO INJURIES OR CASUALTIES (even with firefighters) that they are aware of. That is absolutely nothing short of a miracle. I don't understand it but I am so grateful. Granted, it isn't like they are having people "check in" from neighborhoods, so if there are people missing, not sure how they would know at this point.
Anyone wanting to help, I believe the link is www.helpcoloradonow.org. If that is not correct, I'll come back and correct it.
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| Indigo
Super Glider
248 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:06:53 PM  |
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Ok! Whew! Let's concentrate on getting you back to your house now. Have you heard any information about when you can go back in? I have someone I can ask for information, but I want to check with you first about whether you've received anything.
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 | kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:13:29 PM |
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KKTV put out a notice saying no evacuations are being lifted at this time and the rumors that they are letting people back in with police escorts are incorrect. That's all I've seen today. We're going back over there again today and hopefully have a more understanding officer(s) standing guard at our neighborhood entrance.
A friend of mine went to Mountain Shadows yesterday to see if they'd let her in to get her cats and they did. She just got back into town yesterday from being gone since last week. It's worth a try!
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| Indigo
Super Glider
248 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:15:25 PM |
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Yep it is worth a try. If you'll message me your address I will ask my contact if he can get you an escort or something. We've got to get you back to your home.
Oh! And message me a phone number you can be reached at.
Edited by - Indigo on Jun 28 2012 12:16:45 PM
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| beanie
Face Hugger
504 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:17:01 PM |
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I know this is far from over, but so glad you can finally breathe a SMALL sigh of relief! Continued thoughts and prayers for all involved!
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| kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:20:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Indigo
Yep it is worth a try. If you'll message me your address I will ask my contact if he can get you an escort or something. We've got to get you back to your home.
Oh! And message me a phone number you can be reached at.
Done!
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| Indigo
Super Glider
248 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:28:37 PM |
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I have sent a message to my contact, who seems to know EVERYONE in public service in Colorado Springs, and asked him if my friend Kylah can get an escort or permission to go to her home at (gave him address) and retrieve her animals. He just texted back and said they are not giving permission to anyone to do anything, but that he will check. Oh gawd. Fingers crossed!
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| sjones5254
Goofy Gorillatoes
SC, USA
2415 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:33:09 PM |
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Kylah is scott ok too ?
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| Indigo
Super Glider
248 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:34:57 PM |
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The fire is on the west side of town. Scott is on the south end of town and I am on the east side of town. We are not in harms way. It's just Kylah's property that is in the path of the fire.
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| kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:47:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Indigo
I have sent a message to my contact, who seems to know EVERYONE in public service in Colorado Springs, and asked him if my friend Kylah can get an escort or permission to go to her home at (gave him address) and retrieve her animals. He just texted back and said they are not giving permission to anyone to do anything, but that he will check. Oh gawd. Fingers crossed!
That's what I was told all day yesterday as well. I'm still going to try. The worst they can do is tell me "no" to my face.
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| JazzNZoeysmom
Zippy Glidershorts
USA
5349 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:53:45 PM |
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You're absolutely correct.
Hopefully you'll get an understanding animal lover.... pull out the tears if you have to!
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| Catman
Goose Catcher
CO, USA
2666 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:56:00 PM |
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Here is a good map if the fire and the surrounding area, you can zoom in/out to get a better view.Kylah lives near the Ute Valley Park I believe, Indigo lives east of that area and I live down in the Security-Widefield area almost directly south of the Colorado Springs Airport/Peterson AFB. We had a little smoke and ash a couple days ago but other than that it has been sunny and hot.
http://kdvr.com/2012/06/26/map-waldo-canyon-fire/
Edited by - Catman on Jun 28 2012 12:57:26 PM
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| dooney
Face Hugger
519 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:56:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Catman
Here is a good map if the fire and the surrounding area, you can zoom in/out to get a better view.Kylah lives near the Ute Valley Park I believe, Indigo lives east of that area and I live down in the Security-Widefield area almost directly south of the Colorado Springs Airport/Peterson AFB. We had a little smoke and ash a couple days ago but other than that it has been sunny and hot.
where's the map??? lol
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| Catman
Goose Catcher
CO, USA
2666 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 12:58:07 PM |
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Sorry I edited it.
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| Indigo
Super Glider
248 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 01:25:31 PM |
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Go over there Kylah and look 'em square in the eye. I'm fuming at my contact right now. I believe there is something he could have done if he'd put his mind to it 
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| JazzNZoeysmom
Zippy Glidershorts
USA
5349 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 01:41:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Indigo
Go over there Kylah and look 'em square in the eye. I'm fuming at my contact right now. I believe there is something he could have done if he'd put his mind to it
Don't let it work you up,...you're trying, that's all anyone can ask or do. You know they have the attitude, "if I do it for one I'll have to do it for everyone." And yeah, I guess that's true,...she's gonna have to find that one person that has some empathy and isn't afraid to break the rules and turn a blind eye for a few minutes so she can get in and get out.
Kylah, if you have pics of your babies on your phone, whip 'em out! Let the guy see what you're trying to save... A picture's worth a thousand words!
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| kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 01:49:55 PM |
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That, I can do!
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| DoubleBogey
Fuzzy Wuzzy
USA
1244 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 02:11:35 PM |
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Perhaps you should call them "the world's smallest marsupials" and they will get that "OMG how cool" feeling. Maybe they won't know what a sugar glider is...and you can say it's "ENDANGERED"....I don't know. Getting creative...even with a little white lie. LOL.
I would almost tell them that there is medicine in there that you need OR ELSE you will collapse right there in front of him. Or you might just have to cry. All or none of that might work....but it's worth a shot girl!
I am hoping and praying that your house stays safe for YOU and your FAMILY AND your pets. HUGS to you my friend....many many HUGS.
And I am sorry but I have to just say - GO ERIC AND TERRY!!! Way to handle that "other" situation. I couldn't post there since it was locked. But YES!!!! I kind of want to hug them too, LOL!
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| kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 02:17:47 PM |
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LOTS and LOTS of people are using the medication angle, believe me. They're being directed to the Health Dept. I'm not giving up, don't you worry. My husband was just on the phone with someone that says they promise to get back to us ASAP. Sounds like whoever answered the phone might have a soft spot for pets. I'll keep you updated. Just cross your fingers.
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| JRMMJONES
Face Hugger
USA
405 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 02:25:42 PM |
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I've been following the fires all day here at work. Because we got so close last year, I just worry for you. Especially knowing what it's like to lose a house and pets. My heart just aches for all of you going through this.
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| kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 02:32:46 PM |
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We have some flare ups right now, but they are not out of control. We got a return phone call and they also said their hands are tied. I also just saw posted that people are getting arrested for trying to sneak back into evacuated areas. I have a message in to someone else at one of Humane Society evacuation centers.
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| JRMMJONES
Face Hugger
USA
405 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 02:36:53 PM |
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Hopefully someone, somewhere, will hve a better answer for you. I know in Bastrop they did have a group that went door to door for animals and to check to see everyone was out.
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| kyro298
Glider Sprinkles
CO, USA
15262 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 03:16:38 PM |
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OK, GREAT news. A team was set up at a second evacuation site to try and get to pets in some of these areas. They said to physically go over there, give them a house key and a phone number and they'll contact me if/when they were able to get them! On my way!!
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| dooney
Face Hugger
519 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 03:19:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by kyro298
OK, GREAT news. A team was set up at a second evacuation site to try and get to pets in some of these areas. They said to physically go over there, give them a house key and a phone number and they'll contact me if/when they were able to get them! On my way!!
OH GOOD...will they bring them to you?
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| dooney
Face Hugger
519 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 03:21:45 PM |
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i'm sure you are going to get LOTS of face hugs!
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| Indigo
Super Glider
248 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 03:23:05 PM |
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Oh good!
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| DoubleBogey
Fuzzy Wuzzy
USA
1244 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 03:26:48 PM |
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Oh Kylah I KNOW you won't give up! I know if anyone can get in - it's you. If they push you off today....I think we might have to fed ex you some repelling ropes and gear. I wish there was a way to sneak past them.
I was speaking with someone yesterday whose son is in Manitou. They were evacuated, let back in then re-evacuated. He was leaving with his cat when his cat freaked and ran. He has been panicking all day looking for his cat. He said he walked up yesterday and a black bear was standing in his yard. It's just a tough time for all animals too right now. I hope the cat was able to get to safety. Cats are pretty resilient creatures. Manitou didn't seem to be locked down as much as your area though. I was also glad to hear that the smoke had shifted some over your area - really good idea to have all the fans and AC on. Maybe that kept the smoke from settling into the house too much. It sounds like you left enough food so they should be OK on that front.
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| JRMMJONES
Face Hugger
USA
405 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 03:27:10 PM |
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I pray all goes well.
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| DoubleBogey
Fuzzy Wuzzy
USA
1244 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 03:29:13 PM |
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OMG - I just saw the other update!!! Praying everything is okay!!! You might also want to tell them that they are completely nocturnal and that they could be deeply sleeping and not to be alarmed by that or crabbing. I can just see a humane society person grabbing a pouch of gliders and peeing their pants when a chorus of crabbing erupted. But right now, that crabbing would be music to my ears!
GOOD LUCK and GODSPEED!!!!!!!!!
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| Catman
Goose Catcher
CO, USA
2666 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 03:34:53 PM |
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They are arresting people for trespassing when they go into an evacuated area.
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| Indigo
Super Glider
248 Posts
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Jun 28 2012 : 03:42:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DoubleBogey
I was also glad to hear that the smoke had shifted some over your area - really good idea to have all the fans and AC on. Maybe that kept the smoke from settling into the house too much.
Not to be debbie downer here, but just keeping this thread updated:
Kylah's house does not have air conditioning. When a mandatory evacuation is proclaimed all utilities are turned off.
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