CHALLENGE - Mar. 3 - Mar 5 - Smoke (Page 18): Thank you Clicker2014! Things are getting a little better here, can't wait for the repairs to be all done and life back to normal.

Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA

Thank you Clicker2014! Things are getting a little better here, can't wait for the repairs to be all done and life back to normal.

OK...now did you really ask me that...LOL..way to funny!! I didn't even think about grabbing my camera...LOL...I love your sense of humor!! Yes you will still get compliments from me because you are an amazing person!! Thank You!!

Clicker2014 wrote:

Oh my! That is terrible! Yes, you were very lucky....I have been through a fire and not a fun thing! Hope you get straightened out quickly and can relax again. Such a worry!

Now...forgive me...but did you get a picture of the smoke! ...sorry, it was just there. ....probably the last time you will send me a compliment! ;-)

Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA

PAToGraphy wrote:

How scary! So glad it worked out as it did. Don't even want to think of "what if"s

Hi Pat, Thank you!!

Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA

Thank You Inightng7!

lnightng7 wrote:

Dutchbug, glad everything is OK!

Challenge-Smoke.....
I got these from just blowing out a candle! Backed with black poster board and west window for the highlight of the smoke.
PP'd a bit for different colors. Had to work fast as it only lasted a couple of seconds!

Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA

catgirl wrote:

Dutchbug, so very glad you are OK and that your son was able to call you right away that is a very scary thing to happen

Thank You Catgirl! It was very scary and found it has been hard to leave the house totally alone but I am getting better at it as time goes by.

Clicker2014 Loc: Canada

I was hoping you wouldn't mind the sense of humor. I didn't have time when we had the fire either! We just got the kids (7 mo. and 2 1/2 yrs. into the car and started backing out of the drive and a propane tank exploded ....close as I ever want to get to that type of situation EVER again! I sure hope things get back to normal for you soon. Nothing worse than not being comfortable in your own home. Have a great day... and this picture is just for you...Took it a couple of days ago... It is a Prickly Poppy and they are filling the fields around here to remind us that spring is coming!

Dutchbug wrote:

Thank you Clicker2014! Things are getting a little better here, can't wait for the repairs to be all done and life back to normal.

OK...now did you really ask me that...LOL..way to funny!! I didn't even think about grabbing my camera...LOL...I love your sense of humor!! Yes you will still get compliments from me because you are an amazing person!! Thank You!!

Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA

Thank You for understanding! I know how frightening that must have been for you all too! So glad you all came out of that safe! I don't EVER want to go through something like this again either! Keep that wonderful humor coming...I Love it!

The flowers are beautiful! I have never heard of them! Thank you!

Clicker2014 wrote:

I was hoping you wouldn't mind the sense of humor.... (show quote)

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

This time of year there is an increase in the # of house fires in Maine - 2 yesterday. Many burn wood and by now the creosote residue builds and you can throw in a log or two to stoke the fire for a while only to have it cath the creosote on fire and set off a chimney fire. Many homes are very old and some chimneys are not even lined thus, the fire spreads very quickly through the walls. It is very scary and the outcome is usually one lost house with everything in it and sometimes folks don't get out in time...This winter has been especially harsh and dry wood stores have been burned and folks have gone to wood that hasn't been seasoned. Green wood builds creosote more quickly. The fire departments are mostly volunteer and sometimes can't get to structures fast enough. We had 2 bad chimney fires years ago and we no longer burn wood - I am afraid of it. Just a little "smoke" story.

Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA

Wow Pat, I am so sorry for those families and for your fires! The electric company caused mine so it was out of our control...I have always felt sad & sorry when I hear of fires people have but never really realized the fears of the aftermath that comes with it! I will never forget it!

PAToGraphy wrote:

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cricket2 Loc: Virginia

Dutchbug - I am so sorry for your fire - glad everyone is okay though. Take care of yourself!

Clicker2014 Loc: Canada

Yes, Pat and Dutchbug, this is when we count our blessings!

Dutchbug wrote:

Wow Pat, I am so sorry for those families and for your fires! The electric company caused mine so it was out of our control...I have always felt sad & sorry when I hear of fires people have but never really realized the fears of the aftermath that comes with it! I will never forget it!

PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area

Clicker2014 wrote:

Yes, Pat and Dutchbug, this is when we count our blessings!

Yes! And we are very blessed.

Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA

cricket2 wrote:

Dutchbug - I am so sorry for your fire - glad everyone is okay though. Take care of yourself!

Thanks Cricket2, things are slowly getting back to normal.

Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA

Clicker2014 wrote:

Yes, Pat and Dutchbug, this is when we count our blessings!

Very Much So!!

Dutchbug Loc: Southern CA

PAToGraphy wrote:

Yes! And we are very blessed.

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Miriam

Nothing I know of makes lovelier lines than a trickle of smoke.