Here's how I've been dealing with the fires in San Diego. More to come...

Conflagration Today by choadwarrior 10-26-03

God, I'm so worried. The fire has spread to east county and I live in Santee. Of course she does. Where else do grocery clerks live? I heard they closed down the 8, the 163, the 52, and the 15. I have no idea how I'm going to get home or even if I'm going to have a home. Gosh, I wonder if my dogs are okay and my cats are okay and my neighbors are okay and... Well, worrying about it isn't going to get me my food any faster.

Media Manipulation by choadwarrior 10-27-03

Channel 10 just said we're closing school tomorrow because of the fires. We haven't made that decision yet. What do you think we should do? Cancel school tomorrow.

Manipulating the Media by choadwarrior 10-27-03

I sent out a press release to all media outlets confirming that all our schools would be closed tomorrow. Yeah, channels 7 and 9 have already reported it. You know, not one TV station called me back to confirm that the fax was legitimate. I hope our students don't figure that out. No kidding.

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by choadwarrior 10-28-03

Firestorm 2003 has been raging in San Diego County for three days now. All schools are closed, and employers are encouraged to close due to the unhealthy air quality. And personally, now I know what it's like to live in Keith Richards' lungs.

You're Still Going to Burn by choadwarrior 10-28-03

All Catholic schools will also be closed due to the fires. We thought that decision was best for our students' health and safety. Will you still beat and molest them when you reopen?

Matchbook Romance also lives in SD county...

And The Horsemen Shall Come... by Matchbook_Romance 10-27-03

The whole of San Diego is on fire. I'm so worried about my family and friends, but I'm pretty sure the fires will die down soon enough. I'm sure they will and no one will have to evacuate but do you know the real reason how these fires started?   ?     ?   SOMEBODY SET US UP THE BOMB! SOMEBODY SET US UP THE BOMB!

Risk Factors by choadwarrior 10-28-03

All this smoke in the air is killing me--I can hardly breath. This fire is dreadful for my emphysema. Can I bum a smoke, grandma? Sure, but I only buy no-filters.

There's nothing funny about forest fires.

However there is a lot of funny about these strips.

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Please replace the handset, and try again.

There's nothing funny about forest fires.

However there is a lot of funny about these strips.

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Please replace the handset, and try again.

What if it's a forest fire full of clowns?

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Poop.

That would never happen. Clowns are really safe when it comes to fire.

Sex, Booze, Fire, And School by Matchbook_Romance 10-30-03

HUZZAH! NO SCHOOL TILL MONDAY! YES ALRIGHT! Hey wait, don't you go to UCSD? Oh shit, you're right. Haha! don't you wish you went to a community college now? No, not really. While you THINK and HOPE you're going to transfer into a University, I'll be in my third year almost finishing my degree, and finding an internship.

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That would never happen. Clowns are really safe when it comes to fire.

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Resuming Normal Operations by choadwarrior 10-30-03

We are going to bring all staff back tomorrow and re-open school on Monday. What concerns do we need to address before then? Will I get any extra pay because I worked during the emergency? Has anyone seen my special pen? Will there be food at this meeting? Are we still having the Halloween contest at lunch tomorrow? Would you mind if I burned all these witches while the fire is still hot?

Interesting how Choad chose the same character he used to represent himself as the witch burner...

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Poop.

Precisely.

A New Hope by choadwarrior 10-31-03

Is this area still evacuated? No, we're letting people back in. Are there any evacuated areas nearby? Almost everyone has been allowed back home. Damn, looks like I bought this looting outfit for nothing. Don't worry--I think the Lakers will win the NBA finals this year.

Priorities by choadwarrior 11-02-03

I'm here with Chief Makabuck from the Barona Tribe. How much damage did the fires cause to the reservation? Well, we lost our only school. That's tragic...how long will school be disrupted? We're really not sure, but I do want to assure the public... Fortunately, we saved the casino... REPEAT: THE CASINO IS STILL OPEN!