Categories: 2013 Fire Season

Fire spotting, early

Drove by the strangest sight, so turned around for photos. When I got in cell phone range, I reported it. Just as I was pulling into River Inn for Mother’s Day music on the river, I saw the CHP going south with lights.

I can’t tell what they were burning, but it ain’t wood. Looked like a backpack, luggage, or some weird thing. Very odd. They didn’t even look up from the fire when I pulled in, either.

bigsurkate

Appointed appellate counsel for indigent defendants (retired.) I have lived in Big Sur since 1984, first on the north coast, and on the South Coast since 1989.

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      • Good girl.
        I figure if people don't notice your presence, or act as if they don't, they'r either doing nothing or they know there'll be no witnesses.
        We have a lot to sort through these days to keep from exploding.

  • They were probably just roasting up a tourist they caught. Things sure have changed in the Sur.

    • LOL, Sterling. Oh, yes, as with everywhere on the planet, things have changed.

      bigsurkate, on a mountain top in Big Sur

    • Yup, and idiots can be found even in paradise. I wonder if they got arrested? I have photos of the after. One weed is burnt, but that is all. Tape marks both sides, too.

      bigsurkate, on a mountain top in Big Sur

  • Some tourists just beg to be roasted, Sterling (fancy meeting you here)... but it's very curious, and will be interesting to find what's behind (or left) of that fire.

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