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How are our Californian Community Members?

Poodlepet2 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:32:34 GMT

If you can, please post how you are doing.....talk about extremes....from drought to flooding. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Stay safe, and hugs from all of us here, Poodlepet2

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:44:30 GMT

I'm in SoCal, and we're waiting for the intense rain which is supposed to start tonite and continue tomorrow.

I plan to stay home and wrap presents, etc. tomorrow. No one knows how to drive in rain here!

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Kachina624 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 01:57:53 GMT

Sort of like people in Houston trying to drive in the snow.

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Poodlepet2 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:03:52 GMT

We go through that in Florida: people don't realize that driving through ponding water and possibly hydroplaning is every bit as dangerous as driving on icy roads. I wish you well, and a beautiful, peaceful day. It's going to be a little chilly on our island tomorrow, and I am making a pot of chicken bean soup, a loaf of Gloriajean's Health Bread, and a batch of oatmeal cookies. I can't wait! I hope you will do something a little special while you wrap gifts.....a nice buttery English muffin with the spread of your choice, and a cup of tea sounds wonderful! Be safe, Poodlepet2

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tucka — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:45:16 GMT

I live in northern cal. winecountry area, it has been raining all night and day , the streams are overflowing and the river should reach flood leval later but not go over,yes we had a drought,so I am loving the rain, we had a large earthquake in august doing a lot of damage and now this. This county has been doing a lot of flood control work that cost millions, so this will be the trial to see if it works. I live with a creek on one side and a river on the other, 10 years ago we had 2 floods and the houses down the street flooded they had there house raised after the second one,the water came up the street half way, I live on a slightly higher ground so not effected but our town was flooded. So far we are doing ok,just warnings, I don't think it is as bad as they thought it would be, thanks for asking.Tucka.

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Moonchilde — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 02:48:40 GMT

Waiting for it to hit in the wee hours. I will be driving to work just after 6 a.m., right when they have forecast the hardest downpour :-(

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Clover29 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:11:50 GMT

I'm in the South Bay area. it started raining here at about 9am and has been constant ever since, but not really heavy. I just did a half hour walk with the dog at 3pm and didn't see any local flooding, other than a bit of a duckpond on a quiet lane. The drainage, storm drains, guttering etc, seem to be working.

My mail lady actually came a bit earlier than usual.

It's not windy here at all. Overall, much quieter than expected.

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Caligurll — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:29:04 GMT

Not as bad as expected. It has been raining steadily all day but not too hard. So far no flooding or power outages, but the rain is supposed to continue through the night.

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Sunniegirl — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:32:52 GMT

On 12/11/2014 Tinkrbl44 said:
I'm in SoCal, and we're waiting for the intense rain which is supposed to start tonite and continue tomorrow.

I plan to stay home and wrap presents, etc. tomorrow. No one knows how to drive in rain here!

I'm in SoCal too and you are so right - people can not drive in the rain - they don't slow down and I bet there will be at least 100-200 accidents tomorrow. Please slow down and don't cut in front of people..... Wish I didn't have to drive to Dr. apt. tomorrow....

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soonersis — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:22:54 GMT

On 12/11/2014 Kachina624 said: Sort of like people in Houston trying to drive in the snow.

And Dallas!

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chessylady — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 04:40:02 GMT

My neighbor's tree fell down and hit the fence we share. So far only two boards are damaged but the limb on the fence is the only support for the tree and with the rain nonstop I am concerned it will fall and do more damage to the fence. When I went to talk to the neighbor this evening, she hadn't even reported it to her insurance company. Then she says her and her sister will be cutting it this weekend. I told her you have to be careful when you are cutting a tree not to cause more damage. She is a flake, thank goodness it is not near my house. I live in the Sacramento area.

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Zhills — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:05:15 GMT

Our prayers go up for all of you. I know you need water, just not all you need at once! Be safe.

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Mustang Shar — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:27:23 GMT

Been thinking of you all a lot! Prayers that it won't be horrific. Saw some pictures on the news and looks nasty.

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Desertdi — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 05:54:56 GMT

I lived in So Cal for 25 years.........and Californians are the most resilient people on earth......think ""earthquake"". And they graciously share their weather with those of us now in AZ...........rain is going to start here Friday night.

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issiestorm — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:11:19 GMT

I'm in Napa (wine country) and where I am it hasn't been that bad, aside from continuous and oftentimes heavy rain. So many of the cities and counties around here have lost power, but there has been no power outage here. Thank you Poodlepet and the other kind ladies for your well wishes. Hope you're enjoying the festive season.

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evelyner — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:17:41 GMT

I live in Northridge, SoCal, can't wait for the rain.

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HandJive — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:33:15 GMT

How nice of you to ask Poodlepet2.

I'm at northern California on the coast. The storm wasn't even close to the event they predicted. Oregon got the worst of it.

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ladygirl — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 06:48:16 GMT

I'm in Norcal....I don't think the storm is as bad as they predicted, but it did rain all day. Just thankful for the water! Thanks for thinking of us!

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Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 07:43:26 GMT

On 12/11/2014 evelyner said:
I live in Northridge, SoCal, can't wait for the rain.

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spud188 — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:02:45 GMT

So the storm was all along the coast?? How about the desert areas inland ,like Bakersfield,Palm Springs,Barstow.