Something we can relate to part 3

[J E L]

Continuing the tradition started by gener7, and continued by Peru Bob, we invite you to, “Something we can relate to part 3.” This is the Adobe Community place to post, “relevant cartoons, photo edits, memes and other assorted witticisms.” Here's a classic to start us off in 2024:

[Nancy OShea]

NO.  This is not about forest management or progressive liberal policies, as you've been falsely led to believe. This is CLIMATE CHANGE.

I've lived here my whole life and never seen conditions like this before. Nothing can stop this once it starts.

This video was captured in Altadena.

[John T Smith]

Climate change is one factor... bad decisions by officials is another factor

https://www.reuters.com/legal/los-angeles-utility-sued-palisades-fire-water-shortage-court-filing-sh...

[John T Smith]

A daughter asked her mother if she had actually wanted a daughter like her or if she had wanted a son

Her mother replied, honestly I only wanted a back rub

[Nancy OShea]

[gener7]

Here's an article on why some trees didn't burn in areas where houses were leveled:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/los-angeles-wildfire-trees-1.7428870

[Nancy OShea]

#SoCalFires

Here we go again.  Smoke from another fast-moving fire northeast of us, 3,500 acres, 0% contained.

[John T Smith]

Other than the smoke the picture shows a clear sky... was there a 'thunderstorm' and lightning?

I read one article that arson was suspected at least at one place... with SO many fires I have to wonder

[Nancy OShea]

Nope.  SoCal is a coastal desert.  We've had no rain or T&L storms in more than 6 months -- 1% of normal rainfall.

Under these conditions, it doesn't take much for static electricity to create sparks that erupt into wildfires. We're hoping for some rain on Saturday before the winds amp up again on Tuesday.

[gener7]

2 hours since your post, Nancy. Now over 8000 acres. https://app.watchduty.org/i/41039 

https://x.com/hashtag/hughesfire?src=hashtag_click

I-5 closed from Grapevine to Six Flags.

[Nancy OShea]

CalFire has strategically handled this fire with brilliance.  They surrounded the perimeter with heavy air drops of foscheck & water thanks to crews & aircraft still on hand from the other fires.

They've just re-opened the I-5 freeway to traffic. The Hughes fire will likely burn until there's nothing left to consume, which could take several days. 🤞

[gener7]

That's good news. They had room to work given Castaic isn't as built-up as Pacific Palisades.

[Nancy OShea]

#ClimateChange

[Peru Bob]

[John T Smith]

Hmm... is this YOUR phone booth?

[Nancy OShea]

[Leslie Moak Murray]

I think Twinkies do haha

[gener7]

I think I'll pass. I don't want to explain to the EMTs why I thought it was still edible.

[gener7]

Courtesy of logo designer Ramin Nasibov @x.com.Very clever takes.

[gener7]

Ramon Nasibov

[Nancy OShea]

They opened Fort Knox to see what's inside, this is what they found.

[John T Smith]

Found on the 'net

[Nancy OShea]

[Nancy OShea]

Map of the total Internet in 1969:

[JR Boulay]

Google in 1969

[Peru Bob]

@JR Boulay 

That reminds me of an organization at my college in the 1970s.

It was called IPAC (Information and Personal Assistance Center).

They used to boast that they could correctly answer any question, any topic, usually within a day.