Lightning Chaser

So Ang has been chasing lightning strikes the last few days. That involves usually trying to find that wisp of smoke from a tree or something. Today it was a huge Ponderosa and it was so round they had to call in a professional faller with a 36" bar. She said she's never seen anything so big in her entire life come crashing down. Then they chop it up, spray it, etc. Of course nothings close and they really had to hump it in to get to the tree, which was on the side of some mountain, naturally. She has been working 10-15 hours days since Thursday. They'll head back to the tree tomorrow to pick up line and finish any mop up. She sounded really tired and dirty. All she wanted was to cram something in her mouth, take a shower, and crash for the night. So proud of her! Stay safe Ang! I love you.

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  1. AnonymousMay 29, 2005 at 7:45 AM

    I'm so proud of Ang too! She really went and did an amazing thing. Jim should be getting back today from Utah. Got to get things cleaned up around here cause I've been lazy while he was gone. He He!
    Mom

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