Last week a forest fire started very close to our city. There are actually hundreds of fires currently burning in the province, a few of which are unrelenting in the threat to homes. When the fire started just outside of Kamloops, I could tell that B was just vibrating with excitement. It's sad to say that forest fires are exciting but my husband spent years as a forest fire fighter and I could tell that day that he wanted to be there. Two days ago, on our anniversary, he came home from work early and his excitement was barely containable. One of the other city firefighters has a contract with the government for forest fire fighting and they had just declared a state of emergency up around the Williams Lake area. So my husband and 3 of his co-workers were asked to head out...immediately. I could tell he felt a little bad about leaving on our anniversary but he was like a little kid on Christmas, eyes lit up and restless energy driving his every move. I am excited for him but as always, it's a little scary. I was recently going through a powerpoint slide show that one of his old firefighting crew members made after the Okanagan Mountain Park Fire in Kelowna 2003. I will never forget watching those images on tv and knowing B was somewhere right in the middle of it. One night, I heard a breaking news story that there were crews of firefighters trapped by the fire. I freaked out and called their boss's wife, who hadn't heard from them and didn't know what was going on. I learned later that they WERE one of the trapped crews and were forced to escape via the lake. His boss in a later interview said "Oh, we weren't trapped...we just couldn't get out the same way we came in" Even though it terrifies me sometimes to think of him in that kind of danger...I know that he has chosen to be there, he thrives on the excitement, and I am also so proud of him for being one of those brave ones who go in when everyone else is getting out.

I wanted to share a couple of pictures of that 2003 fire with you so hopefully they will work! By the way, you might have noticed my (incomplete) song playing on here now...it's called You Just Might Make Me Believe by Sugarland and it's my song for you, B. Thanks Suna for getting me the code!!

The crew, at rest

Only way out...by water.

It is just amazing to me how close they actually are to fire like this...

That's B, closest to photographer

Some of B's crew...we have a copy of this picture where the pic is in black and white and only the grapes are in color...very cool!

Burned out shell of a house...they managed to save a lot of them but hundreds of houses were burnt down in this fire.

B again (far left)

The High Country Forest and Fire crews. B is around the middle...some of them including B, grew "fire" beards...very similar to playoff beards in that they decided not to shave until the fire was out. They were there for um...3 months.

All pictures were taken by High Country firefighter Kyle Sanguin...a lot of his pics were in the newspapers, calendars and books that were made after the fire and even in the National Library of Canada archives.

I just wanted to drop a quick not to let you know I enjoy your writing, it's very entertaining. Also, I'm in Northern BC, and am dealing with forest fires here as well. Thankyou so much to your husband, he and his co-workers are so very much appreciated. (My father was also a fire-fighter).
Congratulations on the baby, by the way :)
Have a great day!

Amzing pics my friend and I can imagine your concern with B heading out into the middle of the beast. But hes a smart man (he married YOU didnt he?) and will know what to do in order to come home safely.

I wasnt there for the 2003 fire but I WAS there for that big one North (?) of THE LOOP back on 94 (?). I remember the thick layer of smoke over the city and watching it literally disappear in my rearview even BEFORE I hit the city limits on my way back to Salmon Arm.

I'll keep stuff crossed for B.....

take care my friend.

W

hi beverly . we think b is very brave and we are proud of him to . try not to worry and we hope it rains a ton in bc this weekend

hope you dont mind but I borrowed the heliocopter shot for my wallpaper. INCREDIBLE pic!

Take care Berv and thanks.

Wil

Hi, B. How exciting to be using J's computer and having her show me your messages. Congratulations to both of you, an I do hope you are feeling well. While you must be proud of all firefighters it must be very difficult to be the one waiting at home. I have been praying for all people involved with the forest fires, but there will be some specially fervent prayers from now on. I have no idea how to stop now that I have started, so I had better go and find some help. Lots of love, from Grandma. My oldest daughter said it would be all right to sign this as Grandma.

Hi B. I think of Honey B every time I read about those fires. Just a quick note to say that Mum was at your journal tonight, she wasn't sure if she should comment or not, so Auntie J and I both said yes, I also told her to go and read your good news entry on June 29th. Hope it turns out to be a great weekend for you. XOX Auntie

Hi Grandma Z! Great to hear from you!! I'm so glad you found your way here for a visit Your prayers for B and all the others dealing with the fires are very much appreciated. I hope you come back to visit again! And hi Auntie...I've missed you a ton!! Having a pretty good weekend so far and have been feeling pretty good...just exhausted ALL the time. Hope you all are having a great weekend and sending tons of love and hugs to you guys.

WOW bev...such amazing shots...my HB used to fire fight in Oregon with National Guard...never got that close to any flames tho....B is a very brave and special guy....nanza

Very powerful pictures of the fires - Grandma Z was very impressed with your weblog and very hestitant about this new form of communication. On to other matters...CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You are going to be the most fabulous mother! I'm going to go learn how to knit booties....... well, do babies wear scarves cuz they're way easier - no corners. Auntie J

Hi Auntie J! I'm so glad you got Grandma on here to visit Thanks for the congrats!! Booties sound so cute but hey...scarves are great too...we do get those cold cold winters here! I have never had the patience (or coordination) to learn how to knit. Maybe one of these days I'll figure that one out!
Hope you're enjoying the weekend and hope to see you all sometime this summer!
Love and s

The photo's are amazing!!!!
My favorite, is the helicopter, with the sun beam shining down, like a ray of hope

Happy day to you!!!

hi cutie...no worries i'll be here often for your humor and sincerity...and Riley...love that dogster....

who could stay unhappy with that guy in his official GWN toque around ....LOL.....

have a SUPERSUNDAY Miss Momie....lov ya ...nanza

Hey MOMMY!

Sorry..... I just like comin by and callin you that..... ;-)

Hope you have a fantastic week my friend!

W

Hi Beverly! Just came to check and make sure everything is all right! Just think... someday you are going to be a Grandma!

Hi hun!
First off, it's SO funny you're playing this song on here! I had never heard it before until a few days ago I watched a special with Sugarland & Bon Jovi singing their songs together & this was one! I loved it, but at the time, I wished she would be quiet so I could hear Jon

WOW! what great pictures! How intense, I feel like a hundred degrees hotter looking at them!
I can only imagine your concern & worry when your hubby's called to something like that! But I can understand your pride too.
They were there for 3 MONTHS - JEEZ

Just checkin in on the Berv and the B.... ;-)

Wil

K this made me bawl!!!! WOW! I came by to say congratulations!!! I hear you are having a baby!!! YAY!!! That is awesome!! Congrats girl!!!!!! Love jewel

Hey! Thanks for keepin my "88s straight"! Now WHO sang that???

Gla dyou enjoyed tunesday my friend and I hope all is well in Bervs World.

Wil

Just poppin in to wish you a GREAT WEEKEND my friend!

take care


Wil

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