wrote

Yes, we're still here. We are packed and ready to evacuate but the
number of safe havens is shrinking as the size of the fires continues
to grow.

Your messages are warmly appreciated, as are the offers of
assistance. For the time being we are safe if a bit crowded, the kids
(and grandkids) sheltering here since evacuating their home in Rancho
Bernardo. If it burns, so be it - - we won't be here to see it go
up. And I know how to build houses as well as airplanes :-)

Good luck, and our thoughts are with you. It seems as you are clear in your
priorities, and your course of action; both good things.

Again, I hope everything turns out in the best possible way for you, and the
fire fades quickly.
--
Jim in NC

P.S. Don't forget to take your computer with you! g
--
Jim in NC