Stepped out onto my deck before sunrise this morning, anticipating the smell of smoke, and...there was none! Oh happy day! That haze of smoke had become a constant in Central Arkansas lately, smelling much like a neighbor burning leaves. I first noticed the smoke Sunday morning, when it was so heavy I found myself scanning the horizon to determine which neighbor's house was on fire. The small amount of rain we had at the first of the week seemed to do some good, although the haze returned and was quite noticable even yesterday. I am certainly thankful that there were no injuries or homes lost during the blaze at Camp Robinson and appreciate all who had a hand in fighting the fire.
There are still 47 counties under burn bans in Arkansas and prayers for rain are graciously accepted. It has been year of surprises here from good ole Mother Nature. Soaking rains, snow, ice, record heat, and drought seem to have plagued our little state. Now we have wildfires and earthquakes, who'd thought? On the bright side, the #12 Hogs play # 7 Auburn at 2:30 Saturday on CBS. WOO PIG SOOIE!
After 3 separate fires, the air this morning was much better. Sitting on the deck wasn't as much of a risk to breathing. Hope Mother Nature is through with her risky behavior for the year. Go Hogs beat Auburn.
ReplyDeleteHey Shannon, Love the blog. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeletebeen hearing a lot about this fire... but have seen no pictures... got any? ~ Reed T.
ReplyDeleteNo buddy, the camera charger was lost for months. Found it in the original box, ha.
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