I was at JR's yesterday. We planned to leave about 11:00 am for the Lompoc shows. Sitting on his back porch, we watched the flames on the hills overlooking his property. The planes were diligently flying and dumping over that hill covered with many communications towers. If one must have fire-vulnerable property, apparently it is good to have it near where resources are centered on saving such things as communications towers. We started to leave a few times, but the flames would burst up again, and the winds kept shifting. I have never been so near to wildfires before. On the news, they are calling this the Crown Fire and keep showing those communications towers. We finally left around 3:00, when we saw no more smoke. JR's box truck is loaded up with every crate he owns, except for the three we have with us. His kennel help can pack up and evacuate all the dogs should it become necessary, and we can get back there in less than 3 hours. I don't know Rosemary and Bill and have heard nothing about them. But, rest assured, JR, his family, all the dogs, and his home, are all fine. Showtime!! Paula, 72 days and counting Home of Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show, Multi-Group Winning, GSDCA Dual Title Award Recipient, AKC JAM/AOE, International and American Champion, Grand Champion Asgard Harley Davidson v Plamark, HT, PT, CGC, TC, HIC, OFA CHIC #64047 (Hips, Elbows, Cardiac, & Thyroid), DNA tested clear of the long-coat factor. #1 Male German Shepherd Dog in the Country, #4 German Shepherd Dog in the Country, as of 6/30/10 (Canine Chronicles) First male German Shepherd Dog Grand Champion. ---------- Original Message ---------- In a message dated 7/30/2010 11:41:40 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Kmgraph ic2@xxxxxxx writes: has anyone been in contact with rosemarie davis, bill hicks and JR? i'm not sure about acton but know that there were many evacuations in leona valley where rosemarie lives. diane Diane Silver-Strasser Silstra German Shepherds _Skatiebug'z_ (http://skatiebugz.shutterfly.com/) The online store for everything German Shepherd and then some! _http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com_ (http://skatiebugz.blogspot.com/) Skater's Blog ____________________________________________________________ SHOCKING: 2010 Honda Civic for $1,732.09 SPECIAL REPORT: High ticket items are being auctioned for an incredible 90% off! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL3241/4c542e0a2839950729fst02duc ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2010. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================