I spoke with Mike Tangas about an hour ago and he said all is well and the closest fire is about a mile from his house, if the prevailing winds stay the way they are he will be OK. He's working OT keeping looters in line and maintaining order.

so far we are ok here. the news cover of north san diego county is absolutely terrible.

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1979 240D with a 617 turbo diesel.

Thanks Howie. I know you communicated our best wishes. I couldn't think of a better man to have as a neighbor under these circumstances.

B

Again. I like the fact on this forum that as different as members are and disagree/etc, when the going gets tough they put that aside and help each other out. I must say I'm proud to be part of it even if I can't do much more than give moral support.

I saw the news tonight here and it appeared that Arnie is there in the middle of this? I sincerely hope he is helping and not just getting publicity. I could be wrong, but it appeared he was doing what matters.

After almost dieing last year, I guess it's easy for me to say I'm just happy I'm still alive so won't say the obvious.

Again. Be careful, all of you and our hearts are there in spirit.

Damn, that'd be hell to be out protecting other's homes and come back and find yours looted or burned.

Let's hope that doesn't happen.

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Te futueo et caballum tuum

1986 300SDL, 362K
1984 300D, 138K

Damn this is bad. At least Mike is ok for now, hopefully he dodged it. Hopefully we get a good report from Matt as well.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

We just had to evacuate our horse from a ranch in Bonsall; I was told there was a mandatory evac in the area around San Louis Rey.

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1993 300E 2.8 185k miles
2006 Mustang Convertible 4.0 Eaton Supercharged

This is nuts. We just tried to get into Fallbrook, but they had every single road blocked, including all the ways through Sleeping Indian. Everything in Bonsall is fine right now, the Fallbrook fire is pretty far from the river.

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"spreading a trail of obnoxious where ever we go"
1981 300sd w/ 341,500 miles

http://www.wecrash.com/pics/ddda_banner.gif

I was trying to figure where you are at. Do you live near Santa Yzabela? If you are 10 miles from ramona, and 13 miles from valley center, thats the only place that I can think of. HOpe are you ok.

My mom's side of the family were all evacuated, but they returned back tonight. My mom is actually in San Diego (poway) with her sisters and dad.

I went to Rancho Bernardo High School, so quite a few of my friends either had their houses burned or nearly burned. Crazy....Its dry in socal outside of the main developments.

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

Hey Hatt.. and others thanks so much for your concern..

All is well here..We live in north Escondido on 3/4 of an acre in a 2300 sq. ft home....our home is only insured for 1/3 of it's current value!!.. Time to call our insurance agent!

Gods grace has fallen on us!..Our prayer's go out to all that have been affected by these fires........

Here is pic taken this morning...very little smoke!!...

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Matt (SD,CA)

1984 300SD.. White/Chrome Bunts..Green

1997 2500 Dodge Ram 5.9 Cummins 12 Valve 36 PSI of Boost = 400+hp & 800+tQ .. ..Greenspeed

2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Quad Cab Cummins 5.9 H.O "596hp/1225tq" 6 spd. Man. Leather Heated seats/Loaded..Flame Red....GREENSPEED

Global warming...Doing my part, Smokin da hippies..

Fight the good fight!......

Glad you hear your OK Matt!

1/3 of its value! You better get that fixed ASAP, if it got burned you would be totaly screwed. At least with insurance you can rebuild.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Drove up from Oceanside to Orange County last night around 11. This is what I saw in Pendleton.

Those pictures are surreal...

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

Having met Mike, whether he is present at his home or not, to quote the venerable Mr. T, "I pity the fool that breaks in to Mike Tsangas' house."

EJ (Benz-LGB) has been quiet for the last couple of days.
Does anyone know if he lives in one these areas now burning??
Hope not.