Friday, September 10, 2010

A Sad Day In Sunshine







The largest forest fire in Colorado history took it's toll on our community of Sunshine. 90% of the houses were destroyed in the fire. Ours included. The fire started around 10:30 in Saline, one canyon to the south of Sunshine. With dry humity and high winds, it didn't take long for the fire to overtake any attempt to extinguish. Milo wants to re-build.

8 comments:

charveyuw said...

I'm very sorry. Good for you rebuilding. We were renting at 100 CR-83 which is lost. Fell in love quickly with the community

Joann said...

David, I used to be a follower of yours years ago now on AOL journals, and lost your blog in the big move. But I saw your community on the news, and instantly knew that was your area. I'm SO VERY sorry for the devastation there, and for the loss of or damage to your home... but I'm very glad that you and Milo are ok, I hope everyone else in your household is too. Know that you are in my prayers for a speedy recovery from this awful tragedy.

ADB said...

David,
I'm horrified to hear of this. I hope not all the historical buildings, mentioned in the book, were lost. Wishing all of Sunshine the best of luck with the rebuild, good for you.

Guido

Sage Ravenwood said...

I'm so sorry to hear this news dear friend. My thoughts are with you and the Sunshine community. (Hugs)Indigo

Carlene Noggle said...

I saw this tradgic news on CALL FOR SUPPORT...i am so very sorry for your loss of your home...but am so very gald that you and your loved ones escaped physical harm.I am pprayng that some good will come out of this for youand that you soon have a new home.

Jeanie said...

I am so sorry to read about this disaster affecting your comunity. Well done to you for aiming to take up the challenge of re-building.
That will be such a triumph!
Good luck!
Jeanie

Rebecca said...

David ~
I was broken hearted to read this happened to you, your home and your beautiful community. I'm so relieved you were kept safe and I wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and hopes.

We will watch you rebuild my friend....
Rebecca

Donna. W said...

I am so sorry to read this bad news.