Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Seeing those horrifying images on the TV & particularly Paradise is anyone aware of Ali Mo's situation..geez hope they are alright & best wishes to anyone that may have got caught up in the fire, further condolences for those that have lost their lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 The fires seem to get more coverage elsewhere in the world than in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Mohawk, I believe Miz Mo is closer to Sacramento around the middle of the state. Probably dry there too, but not on fire.......yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Thank you so much for thinking of me, Dear Mohawk. I just Googled and Paradise is 141 miles from me. I live about 50 miles east of Sacramento. So far we have no fires in my area. Last year, Hubby installed two pumps and hoses and a propane generator that pumps from our pool. So we can fight our own fires if needed or until help arrives. Also, our house has a metal roof and Hardie-board siding (fiber cement). We've taken precautions. I do wish we didn't have so many close trees. Regards, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 NOW THERE'S A GAL WITH A HEAD ON HER SHOULDERS! Ms. Allie Mo: Glad you and hubby have taken the right precautions and pray you will never have to become volunteer firefighters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Amen, FKCGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Thank you so much Gents! However, I just saw this Red Flag Fire Warning on FB. We are in it. That is a big chunk of CA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: NOW THERE'S A GAL WITH A HEAD ON HER SHOULDERS! Ms. Allie Mo: Glad you and hubby have taken the right precautions and pray you will never have to become volunteer firefighters. Don't credit me. Hubby is the one with the brains and know how. Luckily, there is a young man who lives nearby and does the "heavy lifting." I did select the roof and siding. I can't remember if Hubby mentioned that siding first though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Tale Todd Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Members of my unit were activated and deployed out for wildfire support this past saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 11 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: The fires seem to get more coverage elsewhere in the world than in the USA. Trump is the Only story the msm seems to be concerned obsessed with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixgun Sheridan Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 41 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Trump is the Only story the msm seems to be concerned obsessed with. It's been that way since 2016. As much as they hate him he seems to be the best thing that ever happened to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 6 hours ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Thank you so much for thinking of me, Dear Mohawk. I just Googled and Paradise is 141 miles from me. I live about 50 miles east of Sacramento. So far we have no fires in my area. Last year, Hubby installed two pumps and hoses and a propane generator that pumps from our pool. So we can fight our own fires if needed or until help arrives. Also, our house has a metal roof and Hardie-board siding (fiber cement). We've taken precautions. I do wish we didn't have so many close trees. Regards, Allie That's great news Ali to hear you are safe, let's hope those fires stay away. For some reason I always thought that when ever you mentioned your little bit of paradise that was actually where you lived...I'm glad I was wrong..best wishes 'Mohawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Fox news covers the fires daily and often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Carpenter Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Miss Allie Mo, you and yours certainly have my prayers! Hoss C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 8 hours ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Thank you so much Gents! However, I just saw this Red Flag Fire Warning on FB. We are in it. That is a big chunk of CA. We’ve been in it since Sunday. Had a close call today but they put it out very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 9 hours ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: We've taken precautions. I do wish we didn't have so many close trees. Allie, my son used to be a Hotshot firefighter with the US Forsest Service in AZ. Not sure what your situation is in CA, but as I recall, the Forest Service would assess property and make recommendations on removing wildfire fuel. I also recall they'd clear the fuel at minimal to no charge. You might want to check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Frightening stuff, Yul. I guess we aren't going to move. Hubby wants to buy a trencher and put in more pipes to attach fire hoses to. Also, for wire to the security cameras and front gate, neither of which we've bought yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Frightening stuff, Yul. I guess we aren't going to move. Hubby wants to buy a trencher and put in more pipes to attach fire hoses to. Also, for wire to the security cameras and front gate, neither of which we've bought yet. Depending on distance, cameras no longer need to be wired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Hi Slim, We got an aerial view on Google. Today, Hubby and I talked about which trees to remove. Months ago, we called a fellow who took out two huge trees for us and are waiting for him to have time. Thanks for the suggestion. Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, Ace_of_Hearts said: Depending on distance, cameras no longer need to be wired. Some will be out of range for Wi-Fi. They will still need power and we don't want to deal with batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 18 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: The fires seem to get more coverage elsewhere in the world than in the USA. 6 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: Trump is the Only story the msm seems to be concerned obsessed with. I think they (msm) are gearing up to connect the two ~ the fires are the Donald's fault, don'tcha know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 said: Some will be out of range for Wi-Fi. They will still need power and we don't want to deal with batteries. Never attach a security camera to you WiFi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Ace_of_Hearts said: Never attach a security camera to you WiFi. Howcome...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: Howcome...? Your home WIFi is insecure regardless of what kind of password you have changed it to. Unless you obtain a wireless router with much higher security standards such as those manufactured by Cisco, etc. In less than five minutes it can be hacked from outside your home and then the hacker can use the cameras to watch you, record your comings and goings, and if the cameras are inside your home watch you and your family any time they wish and all without your knowledge. The cameras are cheap for a reason. That is exactly what they are. There are wireless cameras that do not use WIFI but do require a separate receiver hooked to your router so they can access the internet for storage and remote viewing. Better are hard wired cameras that use POE (Power over Ethernet). These cameras generally use a NVR (Network Video Recorder) to store the video and allow you to view the stored video over the internet. There are cameras that use their own radio frequency to stream video to a receiver hooked to the internet inside your home. These use rechargeable batteries that have a 3 to 6 month run time before they require an overnight recharging. The hard wired cameras are your most secure choice. Requires professional installation for the best cameras. Second is the battery powered cameras (These are a consumer item and homeowner installed) with it's own receiver. I have 35 years in the Electronic Security business and am widely known within the industry. We specialize in large custom homes and small business security essentials. You can contact me directly during the normal workday at www.libertyalarms.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 As I was finishing my adventure going up the Grapevine today I saw smoke just outside of Gorman. I took some shots of fire crews as they had just put the fire out. I got these shots as I was driving so they are not photo-journalist quality. This was a small fire but they got on it quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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