Though sad in some ways, it will indeed recover. Just part of the cycle of
life, the natural order of things, the inevitable.... It is just that this
cycle is glacial compared to our lifetime, hence the sad. Knowing that thing
of beauty will not be again for our eyes, or perhaps even our children's eyes.
Aram, hoping Yosemite does not meet it's natural fate in my short lifetime.
Aram Langhans (Semi) Retired Science Teacher & Unemployed photographer “The
Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself would
ever have dared dream.” James D. Watson
On 8/18/2017 10:24 AM, Ted Grant wrote:
Hi David,
THE BURNT OUT AREAS???????
Is it true they will grow back more vibrant and thicker over the next few years?
To have watched the TV news each day with the "WATER-BOMBERS" and other
aircraft dumping huge volumes of water over the fire areas with no success?
Well certainly very little putting it down, or appearing so? One can only
wonder if any of the forested areas will ever return as new growth?
Certainly said prayers hoping they would help keep you both and neighbours fire
safe!!!!
cheers,
ted
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From: leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
[mailto:leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Young
Sent: August-18-17 7:07 AM
To: LRflex
Subject: [LRflex] Elephant Hill
Six weeks ago, on July 6th, a wildfire started just across the Thompson River,
from Ashcroft, as small town just a 30 minute drive east of us.
It has since grown to burn through 168,092 Hectares or 415,362 Acres if you
prefer.
It is still burning out of control, and is being fought by 593 fire-fighters,
23 helicopters and 135 pieces of heavy equipment.
The fire has long since burned it's way to the north and west of us, forcing
evacuations in Ashcroft, Cache Creek & Clinton though relieving the threat to
Logan Lake.
Fortunately, all three towns were saved, though a few homes were lost to the
fire.
Yesterday, we had to go to Ashcroft on business and while there, I could not
resist taking a three shot Pano of the formerly green hills, across the
Thompson River from the town.
http://www.furnfeather.ca/look/Elephant_Hill.html
Comments & criticism welcomed, as always.
David.
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