No doubt everyone with a TV or access to a newspaper is aware of the out-of-control fire in Arizona. As of this morning, the smoke was reported visible in Iowa. Not hard to believe... but it is hard to breath.
A few pictures for those having trouble imagining what it's like:
A photo taken last night, from the same spot in my driveway. See the mountains? No? Well, you're right. They are completely obliterated by the smoke.
The sun isn't usually that color (a surprisingly accurate photo), and as the evening progressed the sky changed from a thick grey to a sickening yellow - similar to a tornado sky.
Before bed, my husband went outside with a flashlight. He said there was ash falling like snowflakes. I have to wonder: will embers travel this far, too?
A few pictures for those having trouble imagining what it's like:
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| The usual view of South Mountain (with the Sandias in the background; looking west) |
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| Same mountain, seen driving north on Hwy 344 this morning, just after the smoke moved in. |
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| A perfectly ordinary sunset (taken last month), as seen from our driveway. |
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| Grey does not photograph well. |
A photo taken last night, from the same spot in my driveway. See the mountains? No? Well, you're right. They are completely obliterated by the smoke.
The sun isn't usually that color (a surprisingly accurate photo), and as the evening progressed the sky changed from a thick grey to a sickening yellow - similar to a tornado sky.
Before bed, my husband went outside with a flashlight. He said there was ash falling like snowflakes. I have to wonder: will embers travel this far, too?
And, the obligatory puppy picture. My client Becky was kind enough to come in after her agility lesson, and cuddled every puppy.
Shown here with Vanna.
You may be wondering how the puppies are faring with this weather. This has been a source of major concern for me the last couple of days, and I've talked with friends in NE and TN about evacuating Tigress & the puppies to cleaner skies. Thanks to a home-rigged evaporation cooler for the whelping box/play pen and a HEPA-quality air-filter, the family room is currently comfortable.
All the dogs are indoors full-time, exercise and road-work schedules are at a stand-still, and our thankfully cool tile and brick floors are littered with bored dogs. Better safe than sorry, however, no heavy breathing allowed at this time.
We have our fingers crossed the monsoons arrive sooner than later - because rain (and lots of it) is the only chance we've got.
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