Saturday, August 29, 2020

Another month goes by

 Salinas, CA

I realized recently that although I keep up with 

everyone else's blogs, I fail to keep mine up!

As everyone else I'm sure, we are still SIP (sheltering in place).

Our illustrious governor has changed the guidelines

that the counties follow to reopen businesses.

It's even color coded!

Unfortunately our county (Monterey) is at the top tier (purple),

among almost all counties with the exception of a handful. 

Retail shops and grocery stores are open,

restaurants are open for outdoor dining only,

nail and hair salons are closed.

Masks are mandatory, with a stiff $100 fine if caught without one.

The local Walmart even has a UV sanitizing robot

which snuck up behind us!


California has a lot of wildfires burning.
Monterey county has 3 areas totaling thousands of acres.
One such area is called the River fire for its proximity
to River road paralleling the Salinas river.
It started last Sunday by a freak dry lightening storm.


It grew very fast, such that we could see it from our upstairs front window.
It was about 9 miles from us, but we were never in any danger
as a lot of the mileage is produce fields.


The fire was pretty impressive at night...


The map shows where the fire was and how close to Salinas.
                                    We are near the Salinas airport (where the airplane icon is).                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

As of today the fire has burned almost 49,000 acres and is now 73% contained.

Yesterday the smoke wasn't as bad,
so we took a ride over to Monterey to walk around a bit.
As you can see we make sure we have our masks on!



The sea lions were enjoying the low tide :-)


Other than that life goes on!

We're planning a trip across country

the end of September through the end of October.

Cooper wants to go, we don't want to fly,

so we're driving back to Pennsylvania

for a few weeks.

It should be fun!



 

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6 comments:

  1. Rick and Kathy RousseauAugust 29, 2020 at 8:25 PM

    Glad to hear some news of how you are all doing.
    Hopefully they'll have all the Fires out soon.
    Have you considered getting a smaller RV for just that kind of trip. It would be easier then finding pet friendly motels for Cooper.
    Be Safe and Enjoy!

    It's about time.

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  2. Karen and AlAugust 30, 2020 at 3:33 AM

    That fire must have been frightening especially at night. Have a fun trip. That will probably be strange taking such a long trip by car! Be sure to get out and walk often so you don't get a Pulmonary embolism like I did.

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  3. MNdriftersAugust 30, 2020 at 7:42 AM

    Take care out there.

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  4. Paul and Marti DahlAugust 30, 2020 at 4:10 PM

    That is a pretty stiff fine for not wearing a mask. Good thing Cooper didn't get caught... :cD

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  5. PhyllisAugust 31, 2020 at 9:15 AM

    Keep those masks on. Don't want to pay that $200.00.

    We have to wear masks too here in Alabama. Supposed to end on October 1. I can't tell you how many times I've had to walk back to the car to get mine when I see others wearing it.

    You know we have a room for you here and for Cooper too. Biscuit loves company.

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  6. SherryAugust 31, 2020 at 12:06 PM

    It's so sad about all the fires in California. I'm glad you are in no danger. Looking forward to traveling vicariously with you. I am SO TIRED of being stuck here. I know others are out and about especially the full timers but Carrie just lost her father and I don't want to take any chance of her losing her mother too.

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