NickDG 23 #101 January 22, 2010 9:40PM . . . Even though there's more rain to come, I feel comfortable with saying the worst is over. Man, what a ride! Earlier today I walked around surveying the damage to our home where five days of hail, high winds, and pounding rains took their toll. I know the rest of the country has it worse than us here in So Cal but this event reminded me to cherish what we have and not take anything for granted. The attached photo says it all. Don't fret for us, I'm sure it can be fixed . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #102 January 22, 2010 QuoteThe attached photo says it all. Don't fret for us, I'm sure it can be fixed . . . Hey, my house has the exact same damage outside. Heard the sound and ran out to see what had collapsed. Man, what a sound! Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #103 January 22, 2010 That's gonna take weeks to fix. _____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #104 January 22, 2010 I work alongside the LA Fire Department at my job and I bag on them a lot, but this time I have nothing but praise for them. Right on Boys, right on . . . ! http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/local/dog-rescue-in-la-river-20100122 NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #105 January 23, 2010 Some didn't fare quite so well. There is a car under the first two trees you can see blown down. I dunno if it was totaled, but it sure was crunchatized. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #106 January 23, 2010 That is so wonderful! I hope we get to hear how the pup, and the firefighter fare after the ordeal. g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #107 January 23, 2010 I just saw the clip on the news. Firefighter is doing fine after getting bit, doggie is fine and will be in quarantine for 30 days and there is a long line of people wanting to adopt. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #108 January 23, 2010 The pup, they're calling him Vernon (that was the name of the nearby town) is safe at the Vets and doing fine. They did say his nails were worn down to the nub, as he was trying to climb out of the river for a lot longer than seen in the video. He's also in quarantine for ten days because he bit the fireman who pulled him out. No word on his rescuer so far. But that's cool, true heroes lay low . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #109 January 23, 2010 Friday , January 22, 2010 A German shepherd hoisted to safety from the storm-swollen Los Angeles river Friday is fine, authorities said, but the firefighter who splashed down in the daring helicopter rescue was hospitalized after being bitten by the dog. Joe St. Georges, a 25-year department veteran, suffered severe hand and arm injuries but was in good condition at County USC Medical Center Friday, said Los Angeles fire Capt. Steve Ruda. "He has significant injuries, bites and punctures, to his hand and arm and is being seen by a specialist," Ruda said. The dog, nicknamed Vernon after the Southern California town where he was found, did not have a name tag or computer chip, said Sgt. Charles Miller of the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority in Downey. The dog was quarantined to be monitored for rabies, but "appears to be well-maintained and cared for," Miller said. At least 50 firefighters responded to reports that the dog was in the river. For an hour, firefighters stood at the top of the steep, concrete banks, throwing life vest and float rings, hoping the dog would grab on. Most of the time, the canine walked along a pipe or ledge in the center of the river, sometimes slipping. One firefighter got into the river and tried to catch him, but the dog took off. Soon the pipe was submerged. When the helicopter hovered overhead, the dog scrambled to the side of the river and tried to climb the sides, only to slip each time. The 50-year-old St. Georges finally splashed down from the helicopter, wrestled with the frightened canine and lifted it to safety. At a late afternoon news conference, helicopter pilot Scott Bowman said St. Georges took a muzzle with him but he wasn't able to get it on, "so he decided to go for the capture." Miller said the dog had some scrapes and worn nails, but was otherwise fine. "He was fearful when he first got here, understandably. He went through a big ordeal," Miller said. The dog will be quarantined for 10 days, unless the owner shows up with proof of rabies vaccination, Miller said. Then, the dog could be monitored at home. If the owner doesn't show up, officials will try to find the dog a new home. Storms that started Monday have already dropped up to 8 inches of rain in Los Angeles County, the National Weather Service reported. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #110 February 6, 2010 Part Two . . . We are getting hammered and our fears of three weeks ago are coming true. The hillsides are sliding all around us in the foothills. So far several homes have been destroyed, there are cars piled up all over. NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #111 February 6, 2010 Great time for urban dayblazing. LAPD response time would be a bit slow."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #112 February 6, 2010 Quote Part Two . . . We are getting hammered and our fears of three weeks ago are coming true. The hillsides are sliding all around us in the foothills. So far several homes have been destroyed, there are cars piled up all over. NickD where are you located? some flash flooding going on up here in the desert. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #113 February 6, 2010 I'm in the La Crescenta\La Canada area west of Pasadena. The local paper used some photographs I went out and took earlier this morning. But that was only the beginning and things are much worse now . . . http://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/news/02/06/2010/update-wet-weather-pounds-area/ NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #114 February 6, 2010 Please be careful out there, Nick. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #115 February 6, 2010 And in the midst of the destruction came a smile . . . My mailman, covered to his knees in caked mud, just trudged up my driveway and handed me a letter. It was a Valentine's/Glitter Bomb that gave Julia and I the only smile we'll probably get today. Incredible timing! You ROCK LisaH !!! NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #116 February 9, 2010 I know you folks in the east are getting hammered with snow. But in So Cal here comes Rainageddon again. Over 500 homes are being evacuated (not us, so far) as there was some criticism the city didn't order them quickly enough last week. Right now we are getting some good east coast style thunder and lightning! Here's some photos of the damage from last week's storm. (Not mine). NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.thumb.jpg.4bb795e2eaf21b8b300039a5e1ec7f92.jpg)