It appears to be human nature to procrastinate and avoid the potential dangerous realities that lie ahead. We are certainly guilty of it. One thing we have decided is to get our proverbially acts together on many levels. Today’s job is to prepare for possible evacuation. The fires in Los Angeles make it very clear. And having seen the beginning plumes of the Palisades Fire as it began while sitting in an office, I need to be realistic.
Today has been taking a lot of time for me – Josh is easy enough. I, though, need more to keep my little mind from going nuts. He can put together a backpack of stuff, and I need more than a back pack . . . I need to pack papers and documents, electronics and their attachments, cameras, musical instrument(s), basic art supplies, writing supplies. Inky (our dog) needs food and water. We also have put together our hardly gourmet instant food pack, water. The cars have full gas tanks.
Why these preparations, some of which will be completed later today? The winds are returning over the next two days and so is the possibility we could be burnt out. After spending hours today, I am glad we are doing what we are doing as it would be a terribly slap dash and not well thought out way have to beat a hasty run for safety.
Ink, Yarn & Beer 
I will pray for your safety and for your peace of mind.
I hope in the end you’ll say, “I’m glad I was ready and glad I didn’t have to follow through.” Take care N!
You are smart to be prepared. When we had to evacuate in17, I wasn’t sure if we had enough gas in the tank to get to your house! You know that you can come here if need be! Love,’ Judy xoxox
Good thinking – and doing! Fingers crossed it’s all unnecessary in the end.
Where we love in Nova Scotia, we often are the recipients of hurricanes that travel up the eastern seaboard, in late August or early September. Once the experts suggest a track for the storm, we take a day or two to get prepared. Fuel for generator and our car; candles and extra batteries; charge up battery bank for phone; additional drinking water and ice. And then settle and get prepared for a ride and hope for the best.
Thanks, Judy! We do know and appreciate the offer for shelter. xox
Thanks, Anne. We are feeling like it will be okay, but that is whistling in the dark. It is a good exercise to see what we consider important.
Thanks, Kathy! Much appreciated!
Thanks for the thoughts, Glen. Having lived along the east coast, in NJ and Long Island, I know what you are talking about. Also living in the blizzardy areas of NY and Chicago, I learned to get ready for isolation, no electricity, etc. Truthfully, though, living in California where cold isn’t an issue, I have been really in denial about both fire and earthquakes. The burning of LA is an eye-opener and tragic. Many areas around my county have burned, we have been with electricity a lot over the past 5 years as the power company shuts it off to help prevent sparks starting fires when lines are blown down. We finally got a generator after losing a lot of food and being in the dark for 3 days out of 7. Not fun.
One day I will visit Nova Scotia! We have seen a bit of western Canada, but I would love to see the eastern bit, too.
Thanks, Fraggy! We hope for the same!
The tragedy of the fires in LA is undescribable. Nova Scotia and the east coast is looking forward to you visiting at some point.
Me too!
I hope you will be safe!!
Thanks, tagpipspearl! So far, so good.