2013 Wildfire Season Review in Pictures

We moved over to the Big Windy Complex out of Merlin OR.

Cabin that needed protecting

Historic Barn

Jenny Fire

Garden Spot

Sprinkler {Structure Protection}

Putting on Foil.

More fire

Refill Station

We were at this fire for 22 day's. There wasn't a lot of fire, but there was a lot of smoke. Keep checking back for more of the season in review...

False spring

Every year as far back as I can remember we always had a week or two in the middle of winter usually in February where there was at least a week of nice weather. If you look outside it looks warm and then you get the fever.

Spring fever! It's not so much fun to remember that it is still the dead of winter. But not all can be lost. It can be a good time to get out the camping gear and prep it for the coming season. Also we could take a calendar and plan out the spring/summer activities. It's also a good time to set a budget. Good pre planning will make your trip successful and fun, special time.

If  you have the false spring going don't let it get you down just use it as a reminder of better things to come. If you live in a part of the world  where there is feet of snow or not much sunshine, keep your chin up. It seems to me those in the hardest hit parts of the country that don't have a false spring often have a early spring.

Right now out here in the west we are having a false spring. It has been sunny here for a long time. Weeks it seems. We will pay for it one way or another. Either we will remain dry and have an early and bad fire season or we will have a wet summer.

So no matter where in the world you are try not to take for granted  your life or your loved ones. Don't let the weather get you down. There is always hope and better weather just around the corner.

Keep an eye out for the coming posts. As I promised I will restart the fire season in review and also the wildfire diaries. Keep checking back and let me know what else you would like to see. Until next time......

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Super Sunday

I want to congratulate the Seattle Seahawks on there win. Way to go!  For all of the loyal Seahawk fans out there, congrats to you also.

Let's savor this next couple of weeks and enjoy the ride. Hopefully we will celebrate a Super Bowl win.

To you 49er fans out there congrats on a great season. We Seattle fans know the pain you are all feeling. But at the same time you have enjoyed several Super Bowl wins, and now it our turn. You have a great team an in no way should you hang your heads. You have had a great season.

Hawk fans I encourage you to post your greatest experience as a Seattle fan in the years you have followed. Maybe this is your greatest one, or maybe it is some other.

GO SEAHAWKS!

Firefighter Diaries

Good day to all. I will have be posting more pictures of "Fire season 2013" this week. Keep checking back.

Coming Soon: a new series called "The Wildfire Diaries".  It will be about one firefighters view and experiences on the fire line. The good the bad, and the ugly. Oh and some fun too. I hope you will enjoy it.

Keep checking back and keep the suggestions coming. Hope to see you soon.

Change is good

You may have noticed the new blog page. I thought it was time for a bit of change. Hope you like it.

I added a translation link for the people who are of different languages. I also shuffled things around a little, so it would be easier to find things. Also added was a counter, showing how many visitors have been by.

The blog hit 9000th hit today. If you like the blog, please spread the word. Thanks In advance.

I will try to keep the blog fresh and though I may not be able to keep it "new" every day, I will keep it fresh each week. Until then have a wonderful day

Will the reality show live again?

For those of you who have been following the progress of our reality show, "Treasure Hunters", we would like to update you on what is happening.

Our dream to give you the first episode called "The Desert"

is still very much alive in our hearts. We have tenetive plans this April to go and finish our filming for the show.

We have been doing lots of researrch. One member of our team has found some old maps of the Oregon Manouver. We are super excited about that. We have been studying them and we have learned much about these areas that we didn't know. Needless to say we are very excited about this.

If all goes well we will spend a week in April filming. Then the editing process will start.

For those of you who have been following, or those of you who are new to our idea here is a glimps of what we are trying to do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA0e0RWhx40&feature=c4-overview&list=UUapZnnIO0if2ipPzeKNI2EA

We still need another HD camera and some other accesories. This would make our show even better. If not we will still use what we have. If you would like to help fund our project you can by clicking on the Donate link on this blog or contact me at: travisalbrecht@gmail.com.

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Something New

I want to say a sunny hello to all of you, my followers. You may have noticed I have posted new merchant adds on the right side of my column. Many people buy from these companies.

 I would like to ask for your help. If you are planning to buy from one of these companies, could you go through the link on my blog page? I get a small commission from each purchase that you buy, when using these links. In helping me to do this small favor it helps me to fund this blog, keep it up and running.

I try to find the best deals out there for you and me both. If there is a web site you frequently buy from and would like to see it on my blog, Please let me know if I can get it on there I will.

Also the blog is coming up on 10,000 hits. This is exciting as it is growing. So if you like my blog, by all means please pass on the word. Word of mouth is the best advertiser.

Thanks Have a nice day.

2013 Wildfire Season

We were dispatched to the Big Windy Complex out of the Merlin/Grants Pass area. It was off the Rouge River. Very beautiful area. Below is how things went. Enjoy....

Stop Chasing Parked Trucks!

Gathering point for line breifing

Creeping fire

Morning Inversion

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A Local

This is a cabin we were doing structure protection on

What does it look like inside?

Cozy Cabin

Bear Proof

Covering Windows with Foil

I will have more in the coming days. We were here for parts of three weeks. Stay tuned....

Delayed again

Hello again. As you may have noticed I have been away from the blog for a week. Sorry for that, but it was a busy week. We moved again. It's only the fifth time in eight months.

However the blog will continue. I will get the fire season review early this week. So I will see you soon.....

Prepared for a disaster?

So has the short damp cold days got you down? Summer is not to far away. We'll sort of. If you are busy it will be here in no time. So the key is to stay busy. That is the real challenge with the short days.

Here is a short list of idea's. This is actually really important. Take out your emergency pack. You know the one you are supposed to grab on the way out the door in the event of an emergency, or disaster.

Don't do like I have and........we'll, I know where it is.  A natural disaster could happen in a without a moments notice. So we all ( including me) should be always prepared. Ok we get that. Now is a good time to do that. Long slow evenings.

Okay, so go get off your bum and get it out. If you don't have one, shame on you. Do your research on what you need and put it together.  Here is a couple web sites you could use to help you put one together:

Build A Kit | Ready.gov
www.ready.gov/build-a-kit
Mar 21, 2013 - A disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may ... You may need to survive on your own after an emergency.





Survival Kits | Emergency Disaster Kit | Red Cross
www.redcross.org › Plan & Prepare › Prepare Your Home and Family
The Red Cross offers these life-saving tips for preparing a disaster kit and survival ... 
listand pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, ...







Ultimate Survival Kit | Survival Gear | Backpacker Magazine
www.backpacker.com/ultimate_survival_kit/gear/12614
Survival Gear: Ultimate Survival Kit .... a day-hike, what to do if you get lost, how to get rescued, and survival packing (the list includes a whistle for every 
hiker!) ...

If you have one make sure you have it up to date. "We" should go through it on a regular basis. Make sure nothing is out of date. Keep it current. You know your meds etc.

Maybe this is only one night away from the madness of winter but it's one day closer to the out door season. Don't get caught with your pants down. Take some time now and be prepared for the "what if's". It may save your life".....

Soon I will have more on the 2013 wildfire season. Stay tunes"......