Jan. 7th, 2009. It was very very very windy, hurricane-strong windy. Gusts of wind reported over 80mph. It was also very very dry out.
These were the same conditions that preceded the devastating Overland Fire from Oct 2003 (5000+ acres, Jamestown evacuated).
This fire started the same way the Overland Fire started; High winds resulting in blown down power-lines that explode across the landscape in high winds. This time I was at work and had to get my daughter from school. The fire was essentially between the school and home, but we were able to run up Left Hand Canyon and I was able to get her home safely. Jamestown VFD did not get toned out, but Matt, Rob, Tara and I think a few others took out the tanker, joined the forces fighting the fire and grappled first hand with the Dragon. Overall an amazing job by the Emergency Services and Firefighters to save property and protect lives. No serious injuries and no structures lost after the initial hours past and Firefighters were fully deployed.

Maybe it would have been a good idea to have an English speaker review this failed translation of the business name.
This reminds me of the time we saw “Fried Children” on a menu in Rājasthān…

Its awesome when your interests syncs perfectly with opportunity. My previous work had moved to a slower more maintenance mode, complete with a fine commercial success. The real challenges, learning, and rewards had past. I was looking for something new without being rushed.

I am a GPS geek and worked up my own Google Android project. That effort and my professional associations lead to meeting with and ultimately taking a new position at a brand new GeoWeb startup that I am absolutely thrilled to join: PublicEarth. I would write more about what we are doing there, but you will just have to wait and see! Last day at Webroot, Friday April 25th. First Day at Public Earth, Monday April 28th.
Follow your passion and see where it leads you.