[nagdu] various

[L Gwizdak]

Bibi,
I'd stay inside as much as possible if i were you.  Wildfires are a fact 
here in California and when we had the bad one in 2007, my Mom had to stay 
inside because of her lungs.  If your asthma is really bad, I wouldn't push 
the envelope that much so you don't have to go to the hospital.  There is 
probably ash around on the ground if you're close to those fires.  That fire 
you have is big - I've seen it on the news so no messing around! LOL!

Dogs can be affected by smoke just like people.  Back in 2003, we had a bad 
fire here in San Diego and the smoke and ash were unbelievable!  The sky was 
amber colored and the sun shone as a dull orange ball.  Ash was everywhere - 
like snow!  We had to stay indoors with windows shut for a week and we only 
went out to park Jake, who I had at the time.  We just didn't stay outside 
for long so no bad effects on jake or myself.  Fortunately, we had enough 
groceries in the house so we diodn't have to venture out on the bus to get 
food.

My friend, Larry, was a firefighter at the time and he was on that fire.  He 
fell off a roof but was no worse for wear.  As an older man, that fire was 
his last to actually fight.  What was funny, he proudly showed everyone the 
picture in the centerfold of TIME Magazine that showed a fire truck - it was 
his!  He said he finally made the magazine centerfold!  Hahaha!  Not that 
kind!

Anyway, stay put if you can until the air clears up.

Lyn and Landon
"Asking who's the man and who's the woman in an LGBT relationship is like 
asking which chopstick is the fork" - Unknown
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From: "Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire" <orleans24 at comcast.net>
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Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 12:29 AM
Subject: [nagdu] various


> Hi, all,
> My subject may be a weird one, but here it goes...
> If you'd rather not read this, then please feel free to delete and move 
> on.
> Odie and I ventured out to 7 11 last night upon assisting another resident 
> to get there.
> She was elderly than I was, so I felt the need it was better off we did 
> the buddy system.
> While we were out, I could smell the smoke from all the fires burning here 
> in Colorado, especially the Black Forest fire.
> Odie wasn't too happy and he was concerned about getting me back home.
> I suspect he knew that if we were out longer, the smoke would trigger my 
> astha to flare up.
> I was wondering out of curiosity if smoke can affect dogs and other 
> animals like us humans?
> If so, how long should Odie and I be outdoors?
> After coming back inside from taking him out for potty time, should I use 
> a wash cloth to clean off his eyes?
> I planned to get up bright and early today to do my grocery shopping, but 
> found out I have another counseling appointment this morning.
> I'll definitely be using my oxygen later this morning when going to denver 
> Health Medical.
> I know if I don't Odie will have a big fit and get all over me.
> Guess the grocery shopping trip will have to be put off again.
> Maybe I'll plan Friday morning, but will have to see if the air quality 
> will be any better or not.
> I'm definitely not brushing Odie outside while all this stuff is in the 
> air.
> It's best to keep us both inside for the time being.
> I can admit that once we got back from 7 11, I immediately took my rescue 
> inhailer so I wouldn't have to deal with Odie getting on my case.
> I do hope the smoke plooms will die down soon or else, Odie and I would 
> have to end up in another ambulance together: me having to go straight to 
> Denver Health Medical so my lungs can get flushed out and tougher asthma 
> treatment having to be done.
> All I can do is pray that Odie and I won't have to endure another wammy as 
> we dealt with a not so happy one two months ago.
> As far as the blind organizations here in Colorado, I'll need to send them 
> an email to make sure that all blind individuals are safe and sound, 
> including the guide/assistance dogs teams.
> Bibi and son Odie
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