Anyway, I was dropped off at my car around 10:00 and promptly got on the 405 N and then the 55 S, and as I was getting off the exit to our home, I saw black smoke billowing in the sky. Panic struck me: my house is on fire. As I got to the intersection adjacent to our complex, I saw a raging inferno and a van engulfed in flames. I was about 10-15 cars back from it. I called 911 to find they had already been contacted. The fire dept. got there about a minute later, and I was sure I was doomed to be stuck on the off-ramp for hours. Ten minutes later I was home. Very efficient; and since I saw no ambulance at that point, I am hoping that means the driver escaped.
But honestly, the horror. I was convinced my home was on fire. But Susie was home in bed. I can't imagine what the real thing must be like. I am grateful my home is safe, and pleased with the efficiency of the firemen. Kudos to them.
K. Back to state apportionment. Back to my life.
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(3) Thu Aug 18 2005 11:11 PST True Life Updates:
My tax return can wait a moment. I had an experience last night I need to write about. Since Susie had Enrichment last night, I went to the Angel's game with work. The box suite is a sweet ride; free food, and you can sit inside and talk during the boring moments of the game.
- Comments:
Posted by Susie at Thu Aug 18 2005 11:35
I remember John coming home and saying "I thought you blew up." I'm glad you're safe too! Hope you ate lots of yummy pizza.
Posted by Sumana at Thu Aug 18 2005 11:59
Oh wow! I'm glad you and Susie are all right.
Posted by Rachel at Thu Aug 18 2005 16:50
I get paranoid like that too... everytime i am driving home & see an ambulance ahead of me, I think it is going to my house.