an people complained about west virginia last year??

so this year,, ya get ,,
NO BLISS FIRES,
NO SMOKING EXCEPT IN DESIGNATED AREAS,
NO COOKING FIRES FOR KITCHENS,
NO WARMING FIRES...

so ,, hmm the only kitchen i know that cooks with propane is katuah..

interesting indeed..

the east aint lookin half bad now is it??

 

finally the forest service speaks after 6 days of silence.. there fuckin the family on purpose i tell ya..

they need better media folks its sad we speak of it 12 hours before they put it on there web page...

Newsroom - Local News



News Release

USDA Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Region
Medicine Bow & Routt National Forests, Thunder Basin National Grassland

Contact: Diann Ritschard , 970-870-2187



Fire restrictions in place on Routt National Forest,

Fireworks not allowed either

Steamboat Springs Colo. (June 28, 2006) – Fire restrictions are in effect on the Routt National Forest beginning June 28, 2006 . The restrictions are necessary to protect public health and safety due to the high fire danger.


“We haven't had rain in several weeks and things are getting pretty dry,” said Forest Supervisor Mary Peterson. “The Forests haven't recovered from the drought that we've had for several years, and while trees and vegetation may look green, the moisture content is low, which causes fire to burn fast and hot. Also, a lot of the green trees are already dead from beetle attacks, but have not turned red or brown yet.”

Fireworks are never allowed on the National Forests.

The following prohibitions are in effect until further notice:

Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to charcoal grills, hibachis and coal or wood burning stoves.


Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.

Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flames.

(beware of this one bus village.. )


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EXCEPTIONS: Campfires are permitted in Forest Service developed campgrounds and picnic grounds and only in Forest Service provided fire grates and grills. Petroleum fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices are allowed on all National Forest Service lands, provided such devices meet the fire underwriter's specifications for safety.


Violating fire restrictions on federal lands could result in a fine of $5,000 and six months in jail. Anyone negligently or willfully starting a wildland fire could also be held responsible for the costs of that fire.

For more information call the nearest Forest Service or visit the website at www.fs.fed.us/r2/mbr.




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ok sorry for flogging the forest service,, i know there only doin ther job,,blah blah....

i just dont think the family would be so stupid as to have decided on a area a year in advance an not feel it was safe ..


then again,, they did decide on a area (state),, instead of a region..

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm????????????

 

I live in the Steamboat Springs area, and I will be attending the gathering. I can tell you as a FACT, the Forest Service is not using this to mess with the Rainbows. They are doing this STATEWIDE because it is that dry here.


We need to take this fire ban seriously. There is no reason to endanger people's lives and property for the want of a campfire. Lives and property are more valuable.

Several years ago, lightning ignited the blowdown to the east of Big Red Park. It burned all summer and we had to breathe smoke and ash from it everyday. It was horrible. The local people here know the importance of respecting this fire ban. Visitors need to respect it also. Their very lives could be at stake.

 

look ,, brother? sister??

i have no doubt its serious,,an i have no problem with the ban,,..

i just sincerley hope the family on the land has a plan to feed an keep warm the 10,000 or so more to come in the next few dys..

if ya read my last post i sid i was sorry fer floggin the forest freds..

the fire ban will be repected,,..(trust me )

im just worried did the family on the land count on it??


so since yer local,, an goin,, id assume ya would be willin to volunteer to find the supplies they need to feed 18,000 people without fire??

sure,, sure ya would..

thats great.

glad we can count on ya..

love n light...

 

Many Rainbows also know the importance of fire safety; we fought a nice sized fire in WY by Rainbow bucket brigade. The FS didn't think we could do it...their clay drops (meant to smother the fire) missed the fire entirely. It took a while but the Spirit of the Wind was with us Rainbows & the fire was put out. There were a couple of small fires started by lightning that year too & every lightning lit tree was put out before it had a chance to spread to other trees. (the circumstances requarding how the big fire started are a little sketchy...)

 

Hippiehillbilly,

I'll help wherever I can, but remember the Rainbow way, we all do a little so no one has to do a lot. Expecting one person to find food for 18,000 people is a little bit unrealistic, don't you think?

We'll be bringing in a couple of white gas fueled backpacking stoves to make coffee and heat water with. We're going to bring our own food now, things that don't need to be cooked or simple things like dried soup, dehydrated potatoes, chocolate and such. Weight is the limiting factor here, and it looks like it's a long walk in from the parking along the road (2-3 miles). If enough people bring small stoves in, we can make it work for everyone. We will share food and fuel as much as possible, so if you're my neighbor, stop in for a cup of coffee and a nice chat. It won't be as enjoyable as the big kitchens, but it'll lesson their burden of having to feed us.

Every problem has a solution, we just need to put our heads together and figure this one out. If you have some practical ideas where I can help, count me in.

Yesterday was hot and dry here, and today isn't looking any better. A good inch of rain and a few rainbows would ease a lot of the tension building in the area. Pray for rain.