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On Hold

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For the past couple of days, my outdoor walks have been on hold because winds carrying forest fire smoke from hundreds of miles away have created air quality issues here.

That brownish yellow sky isn’t normal here, thank goodness.

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  1. Charla Avatar
    Charla

    I thought of you when I read about the fires in Canada. Is this a bit early in the year for such big fires? No matter, I really hope no one gets hurt.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thanks for thinking of us, Charla. We’re hundreds of miles away from the actual fires and this is the time of year they typically start … it’s been this way for as long as I can remember

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  2. Phil Strawn Avatar
    Phil Strawn

    Seems as if Canada is getting these yearly. We have them in Texas and I have seen the sky like your picture. Where I live, in the country, it’s likely caused by folks burning brush or trash, then they set the prairie’s and the hills on fire. Best to stay inside for a few days.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Our North has had the forest fires yearly for as long as I can remember. Do you also get the Sahara desert dust, Phil? I have a friend in Llano, TX who is inundated with that every year.

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      1. Phil Strawn Avatar
        Phil Strawn

        Yep, it’s due here sometime this week. Combine that with our west Texas dust and it gets a little scratchy.

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  3. Randy Schoener Avatar
    Randy Schoener

    It’s pretty much the same where I live in Iowa. The last few days our skies have been overcast with wildfire smoke from the Canada wildfires.
    And unfortunately, it’s likely going to keeps us from seeing the forecasted aurora tonight.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Our skies have cleared today, so 🤞for some aurora shots. Hope they clear for you too, Randy … and apologies for the smoke from this Canadian

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  4. A Creative Spirit Avatar
    A Creative Spirit

    Oh no, I can empathise with you on the air quality with smoke. So you are walking again now?

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      I’ve been resuming my power walking bit by bit, Carole. My speed is pretty much back to normal. My distance needs to double to get to where I was before. It’s going to take time and I’ll persevere. Thanks for asking! 😊

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  5. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    Terry, my brother who lives in DeSoto, MO texted me a picture of the lake behind his house. There was definitely a haze over the sunset. He said it was from the Canadian wildfires. I checked online, and the smoke from the fires is reaching the Midwest! Hopefully, this year won’t be too bad. Stay safe!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thanks, Betty. Yes, the power of the wind to transport particles long distances is amazing. We have friends who live year round in our park in Texas. They’re currently having a dust cover from the Sahara Dessert in Africa! This is also a yearly occurrence in Texas.

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  6. annemariedemyen Avatar
    annemariedemyen

    It wasn’t bad at 6 this morning but I just did what I had to outside, then retreated as the smoke moved back in. Have a good day, Terry! 😊🌹

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thank you, Anne and the same to you I’m happy to hear that you’re staying inside as much as possible. There’s actually some clear blue sky here now, so 🤞

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  7. Lana Avatar
    Lana

    Oh what a shame. Is it noticeably quieter on streets or do people still venture out?

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      It’s been like this every summer for as long as I can remember, Lana … so folks just go about their business as usual. The only difference is that the ones who take outdoor exercise either put it on hold or go to the gym.

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