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California Insurance Commissioner trying to help with the cancellations, I’m skeptical but hopeful. California insurance commissioner issues 1-year moratorium to protect Southern California homeowners WWW.CBSNEWS.COM The California insurance commissioner issued a mandatory one-year moratorium on non-renewals and cancellations to protect Southern California residents...

The first overnight of the Pacific Palisades Fire, there were no aircraft in the air, fixed or rotary wing. The winds were too strong at 80MPH +. When daylight broke they did resume flight operations. They used both sea water, and reservoir water. Fire trucks were using home pool water where possible.

In Pacific Palisades, much of the local water supply comes from large storage tanks up on hills. Gravity provides the water pressure. The tanks got drained faster than new water could get pumped uphill because of all the hydrants getting used. This is also why there is a “boil water” or use bottled water in the area…back pressure could be putting “bad” water into the system. There just simply isn’t enough water pressure to maintain the water for this kind of event, maybe that will change. The winds are the demon in this situation more than enough water.

I’m south of the fire(s), getting a lot of smoke and ash but I’m safe. I have 3 friends who have lost their homes in two of the fires, many more friends on mandatory evacuations. I’ve never seen it so devastating, never seen the Santa Ana winds so violent (and I’m a weather geek). Have a family member with me for this weekend who was fire safe, but the air quality/smoke was too much for them.

Why not both? 😉

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This went beyond disturbing me when I read it this morning. I couldn’t even read the linked article until an hour has passed since I saw the topic.

You mean Olivia Hussey? The thread here is a bit confusing. Or was there a name change or marriage of Olivia Hussey I missed?

@RadioRob has something changed?

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Flip side to the brick and mortar “doom and gloom” and yes brick and mortar is tough! Trader Joe's to open new stores in several states in 2025 WWW.FOXBUSINESS.COM Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's is expected to open a dozen additional stores in the new year. They will be located in California, New York, Pennsylvania and...

Thanks for making this reply for me!!

I feel you! These multiple visits always sound fun, but I find they are too much for me most of the time.

For a first time meet, I always have the allowance on display in the open. Only one or two times has the providers taken it at the beginning. Then there was the time I was meeting a guy for a second time. We had an amazing first visit, allowance visible, the visit completely exceeded his expectations. He was excited for a second meet. This was a causal Grindr “gen’ meet. This second visit I excused myself to go to the bathroom, and when I came out he was gone and so was the cash!!! A one off experience, lessons learned!!

Yes, hot…and both will certainly clarify @Seymour Butts query!

Certainly “enema” in the topic title means receiving it anally.

Yup, that’s Rule #3 in the World Sailing Rules of Racing, right after helping those in danger and fair play.

I forgot to watch the start! Which is of course dinner time Christmas night here in SoCal. Two tragic deaths on two separate boats on Day #1, so very sad. Multiple boats dis-masted, Comanche a perennial favorite and friends of mine lost their mainsail and had to retire from the race.

I really wanted to like this…but for me it was a bit slow and not all that interesting. I did learn a few things I didn’t know, good background on her.

Agree, I’ve *never* done an overnight, let alone travel without a more casual meet (or two) before. I’m picky about who I sleep in bed with, and even more so about travel with others.

You pretty much nailed it based on my experiences on seeking.

Well Americans may have co-opted Boxing Day and turned it into returning/regifting, but that’s not the origin nor how it’s celebrated in many countries. Frankly it has more chartiable connotations. It’s also St. Stephen’s Day celebrated in many countries. Why is the Day after Christmas Called 'Boxing Day'? | HISTORY WWW.HISTORY.COM The British Commonwealth holiday, typically celebrated on December 26, has nothing to do with fisticuffs.

It’s my favorite every year, love it!!! 🌨️