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Just got home this morning after the longest week I have ever had as a firefighter. I received a few messages asking how I was doing and if I needed any help while I was gone so I wanted to say thanks to everyone and let you all know I'm tired but still standing and healthy.  I do want to offer my condolences to everyone who lost anything during these tragic fires.  It was extremely difficult to witness homes burn while we were saving others but we were stretched so thin we could not save them all.  Gary I have never met you in person but if you need any help I'll be there.

Nick

Encinitas on a hill 1.5 miles from the ocean.

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fastfeat Grand Master

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Nick--

Thanks for all the hard work you and your colleagues have done for those in CA.

God bless.

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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"If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"

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MattyB Grand Master

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Thanks for all your hard work and courage Nick!  Get some sleep.

Matt Bradford

"Manambe Lavaka"

Spring Valley, CA (8.5 miles inland from San Diego Bay)

10B on the hill (635 ft. elevation)

9B in the canyon (520 ft. elevation)

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Kim Grand Master

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Nick-

Many thanks!  I'm very grateful for your dedication to your job in a stressful and dangerous situation.

Kim Cyr

Between the beach and the bays, Point Loma, San Diego, California USA
and on a 300 year-old lava flow, Pahoa, Hawaii, 1/4 mile from the 2018 flow
All characters  in this work are fictitious. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.

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deezpalms Grand Master

deezpalms

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Nick, we can't thank you enough for all your hard work during these trying times!!

Dave Hughson

Carlsbad, Ca

1 mile from ocean

Zone 10b

Palm freaks are good peeps!!!!!

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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A gentleman, a scholar and a firefighter all rolled into one!!!

Thanks Nick my good man!!  YOU ARE VERY APPRECIATED. :D

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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osideterry Grand Master

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I thought of you when I heard some fireman were up 72 hours. Thanks so much.

After you rest, we'd love to hear any stories... they don't have to be palm related.

Zone 9b/10a, Sunset Zone 22

7 miles inland. Elevation 120ft (37m)

Average annual low temp: 30F (-1C)

Average annual rainfall: 8" (20cm)

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Glad you are healthy and well. If you or Cory need a hand with anything just let me know. I am sure your bed never felt better than it does now. Tell your fireman buddies that I will give them a fireman's discount anytime they want to come up to the Vibe. My level of respect for firemen always reaches a new level during catastrophies. Manuel wants me to tell you that you are chingon and puro padre! We miss you at the Vibe but I am sure we will work together soon.

Kick back, have a few coldies and rest up.

Later,

John Mendoza

Landscape Designer, Owner

Tropical Vibe Nursery and Landscape

www.tropicalvibe.com

949.340.5444

-Full Landscape design and installation

-Wide variety of palms and tropicals, centrally located in Orange County

-Complete line of garden care products available everyday

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(ellidro @ Oct. 26 2007,11:32)

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Just got home this morning after the longest week I have ever had as a firefighter. I received a few messages asking how I was doing and if I needed any help while I was gone so I wanted to say thanks to everyone and let you all know I'm tired but still standing and healthy.  I do want to offer my condolences to everyone who lost anything during these tragic fires.  It was extremely difficult to witness homes burn while we were saving others but we were stretched so thin we could not save them all.  Gary I have never met you in person but if you need any help I'll be there.

Nick

Have your favorite poison and a well-earned sleep.

As should all the rest of you.

I hear that 25% of SD county burned.

I hope that's not true . . .

dave

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Thanks for all the kind words and support.  The publics support has been pretty touching.  One man bought our entire crew dinner one night.  Here are a few pics that an LA Times photographer took of us fighting fire.

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KC_fireTUESDAY103.jpg

Encinitas on a hill 1.5 miles from the ocean.

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Nick....I want to thank you for your dedication to your job...I know it's a hard one not only for you but your loved ones.  My better halfs son inlaw has been a firefighter for the last 15 years and has just 6 months ago made an arson investigator.  We pray for all firefighters and there families during times like these.  God bless you and all the firefighters who do this hard work for us.

Curt

Cypress, Ca.

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Nick-

 What areas did you work in?

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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ellidro

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I woked first in Rancho Santa Fe then Del Dios, which is where the pics were taken then I went to Fallbrook.

Encinitas on a hill 1.5 miles from the ocean.

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happ Grand Master

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Nick

Wow  :o  those photos bring it up close

Los Angeles/Pasadena

34° 10' N   118° 18' W

Elevation: 910'/278m

January Average Hi/Lo: 69F/50F

July Average Hi/Lo: 88F/66F

Average Rainfall: 19"/48cm

USDA 11/Sunset 23

http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/queryF?MTW

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PALM MOD

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Nick,

Catastrophes have a way of reminding us of the many things we all take for granted. Unfortunately it takes events such as this to remind us of the bravery and dedication you guys bring when our lives, loved ones, and property are on the line.

I hope when your weariness fades you will still be left with the heart felt appreciation of us all.

Thanks to those of you who help make this a fun and friendly forum.

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Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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Nick,

    Not living in your area, but all of us in the "palm family" appreciate all your hard work and many hours that you put in. Thank-you for your dedication.

Jeff

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

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