I have some more from Sonoma but the last few days have been interrupted with power outages, road closures and be ready to evacuate.
This may help you appreciate a cold and wet winter because we have suffered through the reverse here.
Last Tuesday was July 4th and to celebrate Independence Day a friend with a MGT series and I in my '62 Cooper decided to represent the English in the local parade. His dog kept the kids amused and also guarded my Mini. In the background you will notice the mountains between where we live and Santa Barbara. On Saturday a vehicle fire started a fire that has quickly got out of control and burnt over 7000 acres including some of our favorite trails and campsites. We live about 10 miles away and ash is on everything.
It will be a long drive to work in the coming days. Here are some photos as these helicopters work day and night.
I hope you don't mind a California update.
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Once again enjoy the cold and rain as this is awful.

(Ken Hyndman and photos)