[McClain]

Dear Jixby,

I was living in San Diego (Tierrasanta to be exact) during the last wild fires a few years ago. I remember hopping on the roof of my house to get a look at the fire's proximity, when I saw what looked like a wall of flames less than a mile from my house. Embers had crossed the gorge and it was officially time to evacuate.

The wife started putting sentimental items in the trunk; photo albums, jewelry, antiques, etc. I started loading my old school NES collection and computer related items.

"Why the hell is R.O.B. the Robot in the trunk?" she asked me.
"Because the seat belt won't hold him," was my reply.

It was pretty scary to think about the possibilities. For miles and miles the skies were constantly raining ash, even before we had to evacuate. I remember running my finger across the windshield of my car and it was like wiping off a layer of inch-thick dust. The news stations warned anyone that dared to walk around outside to wear a face-mask.

I am glad you decided not to leave Northern California Jixby. Grandma's Basement > DIAF.