Colorado Forest Fire Has Many Victims

Having never been in a forest fire myself, I come at this article as an outsider who has not had to endure what has to be a very difficult time for a family, young or old.  You see, I woke up today to learn that a member of my family lost their home at the hands of the devastating fire in Black Forest, Colorado. 

 

It got me to thinking;  What do I cherish?  What would I miss?  Where are my clothes?  All of these basic elements of life that we take for granted.  Little things like your vehicle to get to a job and, oh right, whether you still have a job to go to.  I mean it has to be difficult to focus on work when you aren't exactly sure where your toothbrush is. 

 

Colorado Wildfire May Burn Entire Town

DEL NORTE, Colo. — A massive wildfire threatened a tourist town in Colorado's southwestern mountains on Friday, forcing its roughly 400 residents to flee ahead of the fast-burning blaze fueled by hot, windy weather.

Wildland firefighters teamed up with local firefighters to try to protect South Fork, which is surrounded by the Rio Grande National Forest. State authorities said the 47-square-mile fire was a few miles southwest of town Friday night and had been advancing at a rate of about a mile an hour. Thick smoke was limiting visibility.

Fire spokeswoman Penny Bertram wouldn't speculate on the likelihood of the town burning. There's a high probability of the fire reaching the town if the fire continues to behave as it has, she said, though more than 30 fire engines were assigned to protect it.

"They're hedging their bets," Bertram said.

A Memorial Day to remember in Boulder, Colorado!

Have you ever heard of the Bolder Boulder?

It's a glorious day waking up at the foot of the flatirons in this lovely town I call home for the past 17 years.  Every year for a very long time they have run one of the biggest road race 10K races in this little town of ours.  Every year it get bigger and bigger and today will be no different.

What is it?

The Bolder Boulder is an annual 10-kilometer road race in Boulder, Colorado. The most recent race featured over 54,000^[1] runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers, making it the largest race in the US in which all participants are timed^[2] and the fifth largest road race in the world.^[3] It has one of the largest non-marathon prize purses in road racing. ^[4]
The race culminates at the University of Colorado's Folsom Field with a Memorial Day Tribute with one of the largest Memorial Day gatherings in the United States. Organizers have dedicated three starting waves to current and former members of the U.S. armed forces.

A schedule of the 2013 Bolder Boulder:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The fun starts in March and runs through Memorial Day. Race Day is packed with excitement from the first start gun at 6:55am to the finale of the Memorial Day Tribute at noon. 
Race Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, May 25 & 26, 10am to 6pm
SportsEXHIBITPearl Street Mall
+ Visit dozens of vendors in the heart of Boulder
+ Learn about the most current trends in the outdoor and fitness world
+ Pick up your packet, register, or shop for BB Gear
Sunday, May 26, 4pm to 7pm
PastaPASTAMillennium Hotel
+ Carbo load in the gardens of the Millennium Hotel
Race Day
Monday, May 27

5:45am to 9:00am

Race Day registration and packet pickup

6:55am

Professional wheelchair start

7:00am

BolderBOULDER A wave start

9:29am

Final walking wave start

11:13am

Women's International Team Challenge Start

11:24am

Men's International Team Challenge Start

11:30am

Course cut-off at Folsom & Arapahoe

Noon

Memorial Day Tribute in Folsom Field

7:30am to 12:30pm

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