Smoke, Wind, and Fire (12)

Nah,…it’s not the name of my new band (too much of a rip-off of Earth, Wind and Fire). Its what its like in Alberta – smoke in the north, rain, now too much of it in the southern two-thirds prompting the issuance of high-water advisories, and the largest fire in Alberta’s history is still burning,…but as of this weekend it is being held at 1.6 million acres with only minor escapes. Rain is still very much needed up there.

And thanks to those hardy guys and gals from B.C., Ontario, NWT, and Mexico who have, and are still helping out on this and several other fires in northern Alberta,…combined with Alberta there are over 900 fighters on the line up there. But alas, some of the troops go weary, and the call has come for us soggy southerners to provide some relief.

So tomorrow morning I must saddle up “Chuckles”, my trusty old (and a bit-near-sighted) grizzly bear and ride on up into the north country to help out. I truly hope to be back in time for the 1st Annual Running of the Bears, but one never be sure on the time-frame when it comes to matters like this!

Take care everyone and have a great summer!

Da Moose

oops ....... glad to hear that you're home safe and sound.

Thank you langleygirl,...who posts ever so quickly with her high-speed modem in an urban setting versus my ever so slow aircard,...its good to be back!

Hey you clearly had a headstart!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you said the tortoise to the hare!

lol ..... I love those Franklin books. Small steps are good as they still make progress. I know you are just waiting for me to skip out to buy shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They are indeed well written books,....and as you may figure out eventually,...I am either trying to hide the agony of my recent defeat,...or trying,...with a subtle post or two,..trying to say,..."game on",.....

Just kidding!

"game" .... sounds like we are playing street hockey and there is a car passing by ......... move the nets back into play!!