tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post3495053943914261286..comments2024-03-14T15:52:06.924-07:00Comments on Chicken Blog: Now We Get to CleanNatalie, the Chickenbloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-23650906401113526332007-10-25T11:36:23.311-07:002007-10-25T11:36:23.311-07:00natalie, you never looked more lovely for some rea...natalie, you never looked more lovely for some reason it reminded me of the blitz. maybe you could invest in a shopvac might make things a little easier. i am seriously afraid to find out what disaster befalls san diego the next time you clean your house for company. lol<br>love you all<br>aunt carolHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16026723138950757034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-84411763416739565032007-10-25T11:56:33.781-07:002007-10-25T11:56:33.781-07:00LOLYou are so right. For the sake of my fellow ci...LOL<br>You are so right. For the sake of my fellow citizens I may have to lay-off housework altogether! It's uncanny how many times our plans seem to coincide with disaster... lol!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-17571356456269116652007-10-25T12:16:42.153-07:002007-10-25T12:16:42.153-07:00Natalie- I visited here on Sunday- When I saw the ...Natalie- I visited here on Sunday- When I saw the fires on the news yesterday I didn't think of you- I just assumed it wasn't near you- I feel awful that I didn't THINK properly! Plus I have been so overwhelmed with my own stuff that I had not taken the time to visit you like I usually do. Over due library books are minuscule problems compared to dealing with fire and loss and damage. I am glad that you and your dear family are ok and that your house is fine. My heart weeps for all the loss. I am so sad. I can't imagine that pain- we have had no rain here all summer and have and a very bad drought. We don't have those winds though. I pray for all of us. Pleaes know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, even though a little late. I didn't read the paper or watch TV all weekend cause we were painting and re-flooring the sewing room. Monday and Wed I worked all day. I don't usually watch the news. I keep my head firmly buried in the sand and my heart on my sleeve. xoxox hugs kimkimsherrodhttp://calamitykim.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-46954043493402971172007-10-25T13:00:10.891-07:002007-10-25T13:00:10.891-07:00Natalie,I was thinking about clean-up last night a...Natalie,<br><br>I was thinking about clean-up last night and just how long it will take to really have it be clear. It's going to be a long, long time, isn't it? I'm glad to see you styling in a protective mask though! :) I hope the fires are contained soon and there is hope for clean, fresh air soon.<br><br>I'm with you, I can't imagine the magnitude. Watching the KPBS fire map on Google is overwhelming. I've had it open since this starting, refreshing every hour it seems (maybe more).<br><br>My family are still evacuated, but it looks hopeful that... while the Harris fire got uncomfortably close to their homes... that their homes will be waiting for them to return and clean up, same as you.<br><br>It makes me smile seeing the long list of names who have been loving and supporting you through this. <br><br>And last but not least, Maria grow more beautiful every day! And I love her little Playdoh face... definitely something to be grateful for!<br><br>Take care! (big hug)<br><br>PS - My word verification for this comment is 'hugsavub' -- I had to share. :)Janecehttp://www.noordinarymoment.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-48267106804357920822007-10-25T13:14:13.055-07:002007-10-25T13:14:13.055-07:00Green is such a cheerful color, and Maria summed i...Green is such a cheerful color, and Maria summed it all up, really what more can we ask for in life. Our family, freinds, and a little green play dough. I like the shop vac idea, woosh and it's contained "inside" the unit. But when to clean? Since you were the queen of clean on Sunday, you will know when to start. Good luck and may your blessings continue. My sister flew to Washington State from Oceanside, her daughter with a brand new baby didn't want to go. All are fine, but it created tense moments for all of us. I think more folks than we know are affected by these terriable fires.<br>Keep sweeping:)Andylynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04634072460146378411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-78470569947687851632007-10-25T14:05:50.778-07:002007-10-25T14:05:50.778-07:00So cool to be a MNO mom at your house last night, ...So cool to be a MNO mom at your house last night, Natalie. Commenters and lurkers, you should know that the lovely Maria was working on her playdough when we arrived (and likely before) around 6:30 last night and she was still happily creating when we left at 9. Seeing her enjoying her creative self was a delight, as wonderful as dinner and conversation with dear friends. Thank you so much, Chica! And don't be one of those moms who sweep too much!Anna Bananahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10824356086811880655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-76944201139109548232007-10-25T17:08:23.476-07:002007-10-25T17:08:23.476-07:00I found your blog via Kim's. I have goosebump...I found your blog via Kim's. I have goosebumps and chills reading your post. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.happy zombiehttp://thehappyzombie.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-40117729077790351352007-10-25T19:59:14.512-07:002007-10-25T19:59:14.512-07:00Hang in there, Natalie. Clean only what you need ...Hang in there, Natalie. Clean only what you need to for now. My dear roomie had just swept the patio, dusted all the outdoor furniture, washed the screen doors, and worked on the sliding glass doors 'til they sparkled. That was Saturday night.....nikkipolanihttp://nikkipolani.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-40292312100059253402007-10-26T02:59:06.597-07:002007-10-26T02:59:06.597-07:00I saw the fires on the news every day, just a smal...I saw the fires on the news every day, just a small item in the world news. And then I come here and realise how very real it all is! I am so glad that you and your family and your house all were spared by these horrible fires!<br>But you do look nice with your broom and mask...Sabinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16641018902940622693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-55409350672152979412007-10-26T07:21:26.406-07:002007-10-26T07:21:26.406-07:00Oh, my friend...We just saw the news before we lef...Oh, my friend...We just saw the news before we left the States to return to Norway, but I did not have chance to write you, for which I'm so sorry. My thoughts are prayer are with you and your family for yourcontinued safety, and for everyone in CA. I am so glad you are alright! But no more of that cleaning ;o) We just got back home--very jet lagged, so will talk to you soon ((HUGS))Tracyhttp://pinkpurl.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-35127703969214652752007-10-27T08:41:55.709-07:002007-10-27T08:41:55.709-07:00Yes that ash looks horrible. One of my friends fro...Yes that ash looks horrible. One of my friends from high school days lives in that area. She said that they received one of those reverse 911 calls to evacuate. So she packed up her two kids, her husband, and her in-laws and headed to LA to stay with her parents. She luckily was able to return to her house but now there's that nasty air to deal with and she's worried about the kids breathing it. It can't be good for everyone. I wonder how long before the air is nice again? Hang in there Natalie!Tami @ Lemon Tree Taleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06655631671353374029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-23687405987552366032007-10-27T09:46:10.777-07:002007-10-27T09:46:10.777-07:00Hi Natalie, I'm "Laura R's San Diego ...Hi Natalie, I'm "Laura R's San Diego friend" and I'm in the same boat as you, though we don't seem to have had quite as much ash and s-t-u-f-f land at our place in Carmel Valley as you've had. It's a puzzle, isn't it? I want to sweep and clean and get rid of it, but it'll just keep landing. And there seems no escape from it, which it is unwise to dwell on .... One of my friends here was going to spend the weekend in the surf as a sort of cleansing ritual - until he realised that all the crap over everything here would be on the surface of the sea as well, and of course, in the air everywhere.<br>But I'm NOT complaining. Things could be so very much worse - it doesn't bear thinking about too deeply.<br>Thanks for posting the maps - Laura rang me from Perth and we looked at your post together, half a world between us, and I was able to pinpoint for her where we live.<br>The best of luck and much love to you and your family. Stay safe.Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07175734326888791038noreply@blogger.com