Been crazy round here!

Well things have been busy and it's kept me away for a little bit. Our work and home were in the path of the KNP Complex Fire this late summer. My job put me in a place of felling timber, dozer operations and structure support during an 18 day stretch. Followed by a mandatory week off. Of which we were on the road everyday. Then it was back to camp for cleanup. Thank God and the line crews the fire didn't make it past the property line. But there was still quite a mess to deal with.

We all still had to eat, so there was some cooking going on and I picked up a new kettle for myself for all the overtime.

Thought I would share some pics.

Tri-Tip and Kettle first.






Bear got the trash


Fire prep pics.




One of the youngsters getting his first taste of fire prep.





Things are mostly back to normal. There are still a couple of buildings to clean the retardant gel off of. But we are open again and all of the rest of the staff have returned. They have started calling their time away and "Evacuation"

Thanks for looking and have a good one!

gtsum said:

Dang, that’s some scary stuff. Glad you made out ok


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Thanks. I love it when is crazy. But I am a fan of sending the family away when it gets close.

MisterChrister said:

Dang Josh! Sure glad that you're OK!

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Thanks!

16Adams said:

Wildfire-Bears & Grilling

The “war stories” and “trophy shots” are to be treasured

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For sure

Stingerhook said:

Thanks for sharing Josh.

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Thanks Marty!

Big George's BBQ said:

That is some scary stuff Glad you are OK

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Thanks George! Sometimes it gets so busy you forget about the danger. But I guess that's good and bad.

cowgirl said:

Sheesh....that's too close for comfort!!
Glad you're OK Josh!!

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Thanks Jeanie! It was easier when I was younger but I still love the adrenaline rush of getting ready for a Wildland fire and frantic pace that we all are moving at.

ssv3 said:

Damn brother! Glad it wasn't much worse. Having a few close calls I know the feeling. You for sure had much more responsibility than I did. Food looks great as usual and love seeing you post again.

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Thanks Sako, Us west coast brethren have our close calls with wildfire from time to time don't we. But I'll take those and the threat of earthquakes over tornados and hurricanes though.

jzadski said:

I'd say your new kettle was well deserved and glad you are safe

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Thanks! Broke the kettle in with burgers, dogs and sausage.

PatAttack said:

Phew...glad you were spared, Josh.

Congrats on the new kettle and the tri-tip looks great!

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Thanks Pat!

TRx said:

Well earned kettle! Nice looking tritip!

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Thanks. Been wanting it for some time now. It's nice to finally have pulled the trigger on it.