So, my house almost caught fire today.
My backyard is backed up to the Ocala National Forest, which was on fire. There were 15ft tall flames 30 yards from house. We almost had to evacuate. It was close enough that I was packing stuff and headlong into some contingency plans.
There were old re-purposed Hueys (the firemen told me that's what it was) dropping water. We could feel the mist. We are ok now.
Here's after the worst of it was put out:
You can see on the tree in the middle how tall the flames were.
Here's one of the copters dropping the water:
Mist from that drop had to be wiped off the camera.
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I don't think I need to stop. I should however slow down.Steve-Mo and MikeHoncho like this. -
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Glad you are ok.
I too agree this is all Ireland's fault.PSG, Fin-Omenal, Ohio Fanatic and 5 others like this. -
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Damn man I couldn't even imagine being in that situation feeling my house was about to catch fire.
Glad you're ok and everything is safe.Fin D likes this. -
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Its amazing how quick you can prioritize.
In just a few moments I boiled everything I'm going to save to my dad and his medical supplies, my pets, my computer (just the tower, its my income) and my wife of course, if she had been home. That's it.Rocky Raccoon likes this. -
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Glad you're ok FinD. Pushed the edge of the envelope there didn't ya? Man, don't take any chances with a wildfire, especially with all that pine. Catch a burning ember on the roof and you're screwed.
Be safe brother :up:Fin D and unluckyluciano like this. -
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here's a scenario you may have never thought of. its called I.C.E.FAP (In Case of Emergency) always have a backup plan my friend.
purchase laptop -> download pron -> charge battery -> buy lotion -> buy handwarmers that you crack and mix together -> power outtage -> break out lotion, handwarmers, laptop -> wrap lotion in handwarmers to simulate the warmth of Unlucky's mom -> fap while nobody else can -> put Unlucky's sock back in drawer -> take napfinyank13, MikeHoncho and Fin D like this. -
What do the F A and P stand for?
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The part of that plan that sounded the best was the "nap" part.Rocky Raccoon, McLovin and MikeHoncho like this. -
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Glad to hear everything is OK, man.
Despite our differences in the "Ireland" situation, I don't want to see you get hurt of lose your home.
However, I think "someone" is trying to tell something;
Ireland is the devil and you should stop defending him.:shifty:Fin D and Fin-Omenal like this. -
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