We spent this last weekend up at Waterville Days and taking care of sickie Marilyn. The girls were VERY excited to go to the Waterville Days Parade because it is the only parade left where they still throw candy (and we all know how badly the girls need more candy:)
We started out Saturday with breakfast and coffee and on our way to Waterville, we were actually on time! The Badger Mountain and Browns Canyon fires started last Tuesday and the Browns Canyon fire had been contained at that point. The Badger Mountain fire blew up Friday, then Saturday again. Several of the hillsides on the way to Waterville were charred as the Badger Mountain fire had taken a run toward the river, down by Lincoln Rock State Park. It was amazing to see some of the lush green orchards surrounded by charred hillside. Quite the picture!
Waterville Days was fun. We got to see lots of old friends AND watch the 5 entry Parade! Everyone threw candy! We also got to see our friend's band, Wide Eyed Coma, play. Check them out at: http://www.garageband.com/artist/wideeyedcoma.
We got to see the fire fighting efforts from Pine Canyon and from SR 2/97. On Sunday, we saw the helicopter dip into the river to get the water it was dumping on the fire. It seemed like it was just a few feet away. Pictures of the fire are below.
The fire is jeopardizing my mom and Cripper's cabin on Badger as well as my Grandma's home. Both are at a level 3 evacuation (which is the highest). The current thought seems to be if the firefighters can keep the winds at bay tonight, the fire will be under control. Thank you to the firefigthers!
As for Marilyn's health, she had fevers all day Sunday and Monday as well. The PA thinks it is a Urinary Tract Infection, we will get a confirmation today. I hope it is that easy. The antibiotics they gave Marilyn taste terrible. I know because she made me taste it first. Please keep Marilyn in your thoughts and prayers.
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