Monthly Archives: July 2017

The Detwiler Fire is currently at 82,000 acres and 85% contained. There is one remaining evacuation advisory in the northern part of Mariposa County, and two shelters remain open (Sonora and Mariposa). Still waiting to hear the best way to … Continue reading →

Phil and Arlin got me a new chair for my birthday. They swear this one will help my comfort and healing as I continue to do battle with sciatica. Now I can fall asleep in my chair like the rest … Continue reading →

The fire is now at 81,000 acres and 70% contained. Most folks have been allowed to go back home and the shelters in Oakhurst have been closed. Much of this previously evacuated area remains under evacuation advisory, however, which basically … Continue reading →

…just had a birthday too. Turned 13 and is pretty excited about it. Sent from my iPad

Arlin got swim gloves for his birthday. He tried them out yesterday in the pool yesterday and says they do indeed provide enough resistance for a good workout. Sent from my iPad

The Detwiler fire is now at just over 76,000 acres and is 45% contained. It has slowed considerably and people are being allowed to return to their homes in some areas. Mariposa proper was apparently spared but a number of … Continue reading →

This morning’s update shows that the fire is 30% contained. It doesn’t appear to be moving towards us very fast if at all, since the evacuation line on our side hasn’t been moved in a couple of days. Another hopeful … Continue reading →

Hypertrophied cucumber Cold cucumber soup for dinner

Arlin bought two of these online. While he was trying one out, he must have accidentally mentioned back shroud the handle, because the garbage poured out on the floor.

This tiny frog hitched a ride to Fresno and back two days ago by hiding out in our insulated bag when I went to Costco. I discovered it when I was putting milk and butter in the bag to go … Continue reading →