Lived most of my life in the Pacific Northwest. NEVER seen the Coastal Oregon mountains as dry as this year and not even August. Even tho we are in drought, Bob Dylan's song about a hard rain a'fallin' has been bouncing around my head since January There have already been fires in areas that "never" burn. Well, the gas equipment is put away and battery chainsaw and trimmers are going to see some use. Still have to worry about errant sparks, tho. Got all our vehicles outfitted with loggers fire extinguishers and shovels, which are technically required during fire season every year travelling on our backcountry roads. But never worried much before. Hoping not to "see" the James Taylor song, "I've seen fire.." Stay safe. kris
Ah....that's sweet. Well, I nearly checked out in 2018, several days where all I knew was I was the newest member of a sea otter clan and we spent all our time floating, diving and eating abalone. Then, the docs took me off those meds... kris
I've heard it said that otters are kinda vicious critters. Maybe they don't seem that way if you're one yourself.
Were I living in PNW in a wooden shell, I would plan for prompt exit with all important documents, memorabilia and young ones including critters. If exit route is blocked or realistically could be, do cleaning. We are early days in 2025. Develop plan to survive this year. Do it again next year etc. The worst thing is those in forests they imagine can't burn. Charcoal in soils everywhere teaches better.
River otters are very territorial and often very aggressive. Sea otters not so much, but they can be, so it is wise to leave both alone, unless the sea otters invite you to an abalone feast. kris
