Earth Wind and Fire

The outside of my house looks like an ash tray. You know how you go to a bonfire and come home and you just reek of smoke? Well, here I am amongst the thick smoke and ash of the fires burning not far from my home. They've been burning for the last few days, and you just can't get away from the smell. The winds have kept the fires stoked and out of control. Our house was never in danger, thankfully.

Many people lost homes and were displaced, and I have absolutely no reason to complain. The air will clear and we will be able to wash down. They on the other hand have to start over... and in this economy it's not going to be easy. What a shame.

My friend that lives close, has pool and it looks so nasty. We've equated it to being that red plastic cup at a college party filled with water and everyone uses it as an ashtray. Yep. That nasty. She's hoping her pool pump is up for the challenge.