Benjamin Bryan

2003-10-29 20:24:00

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2003-10-29 20:24:00
The fire still rages elsewhere but its pretty much contained over here. Some of our friends lost their houses, James McDermith passed on to Glory, and smoke still fills the air. An amazement to me, which probably shouldn’t have been is the tremendous amount of offers for support that were given. My friends said they could put us up if we lost the house, and everyone east of California called to check in on us and pray for us. I really do appreciate all your prayers, and the help and hospitality you offered.

2003-10-28 19:24:00

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2003-10-28 19:24:00

Looks like a solar flare erupted from the sun and is headed directly at earth. It will reach us Wednesday afternoon. It is classified as X17.2 (3rd largest solar flare in history). The largest observed in 2001 was an X20 but was not directed at earth. This is unusual because the sun normally follows an 11-year cycle between outbursts. The last peak was in 2000. 

2003-10-27 22:14:01

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2003-10-27 22:14:01
Its dissapointing the lack of information we can get. The radio stations aren’t giving enough detailed information so its impossible to know what’s going on short of driving around to see where the fires are. I just found this website which is updated very often with the latest evacuation info.  IncidentControl.com

2003-10-27 22:14:00

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2003-10-27 22:14:00
stupid looters. the fire is way east of us. Dad and I scouted out the fire after being warned of its approach but it looks like it won’t make it anywhere near our place. The homes in East Highland ranch looked threatened but I don’t think it’ll get to them. The IBC shelter is full. It looks like another fire is coming across another ridge but its a good distance from us and there’s nothing to burn behind our house anymore anyway.

2003-10-26 18:08:00

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2003-10-26 18:08:00
Yesensky Update:
Ben (5:54:17 PM): how close did it get?
Jeff (5:54:30 PM): across the street
Jeff (5:54:56 PM): the mountain in front of our house all got burned up
Ben (5:55:16 PM): … i’m glad you’re all right.
Jeff (5:55:26 PM): but looks like things took a turn for the better, and instead of swinging back our way, it went more west