SoCal has not slid into oblivion

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

01/11/2005 02:30:11 PM · #1

Hi friends from all over the place,

I wanted to let you know that the majority of Southern California is doing just fine. We had lots of rain, some areas had lots of snow, but overall, most of the region is just wet (not destroyed as the news would have you believe). Many people back East are worried, but I can assure all of you that only certain areas were hit with mudslides and flooding, not the entire Southland. If you are going to worry about something, SE Asia needs some support and well-wishes. Cali is doing ok.

I had a little trouble getting to work with some trees down and mud flow off the mountains in the Pasadena foothills, but nothing ridiculous.

Today is back to blue skies for most of Southern Cali. But, for those tragic incidents that did occur in Ventura, Malibu and a few other places, I am terribly saddened by the loss of life and disaster that happened.

I wish all families and friends the best...

caba

Nikon D800

01/11/2005 02:34:33 PM · #2

I was just wondering about that,I'll be down in the Pasadena foothills this weekend, LaCanada. Good thing I have a rental car, I may concider the extra insurance this time.

Frank

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

01/11/2005 02:37:38 PM · #3

I drove through La Canada yesterday... it was a bit muddy, but nothing scary. It's really not bad here at all. I am not sure where you are from or what you are used to though.

I am originally from FL, so this is nothing!

Just make sure you know how to drive on wet roads, but they should be dry by the weekend! It's bright, blue and beautiful today!!!

coolhar

01/11/2005 04:33:59 PM · #4

Glad to know that you are ok, hope all our Cali dpc'ers are too.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4.0D IF-ED

01/11/2005 04:51:53 PM · #5

Thanks! I wrote to qmdi and socal69 to see how they are doing. haven't heard back yet, but i am sure they are fine. they don't live too close to the major reported damage.

qmdi

Nikon Z9

01/11/2005 05:00:44 PM · #6

Originally posted by mirdonamy:

Thanks! I wrote to qmdi and socal69 to see how they are doing. haven't heard back yet, but i am sure they are fine. they don't live too close to the major reported damage.

Hi Arie,

I sent you a PM

01/11/2005 06:01:32 PM · #7

I got it! :) Thanks Eric. Glad to hear from you! See you in a few weeks!!!

StevePax

Canon PowerShot S50

01/11/2005 06:18:14 PM · #8

I'm in Orange County (Huntington Beach), and I'm checking in. Just fine here. We did get very wet, and my lawn hasn't been mowed in quite some time due to sickness and then rain, but looks like I'll be able to get to it this weekend.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/11/2005 06:37:15 PM · #9

Is it sunny in Huntington today? Pasadena / Glendale really cleared up, and fast! It's really nice out! Good luck with the lawn, glad you are safe!

Steve, do you want to join us on Jan 29th in Downtown for a photo outing with the rest of the LA area dpc'ers?

Hye5

Canon EOS-5D

01/11/2005 07:06:32 PM · #10

Thanks for thinking of us! We're OK here int he San Fernando Valley. Hope everyone else is safe (and hopefully dry)! Looking forward to our January GTG!