Ft. Howe and Colorado Wildfires

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Went up to ride the Ft. Howe 100 again this year, even though we pulled at 40 
miles, as usual Jan and Bill put on a great ride.  I want to thank them for 
everything.  Anyone considering coming up and doing their ride, put it on 
your calendar for next year.  Its two weeks after Memorial weekend.  You will 
not be disappointed.

Monday, two separate wildfires started in Colorado.  One in the Northern 
Mountains near Loveland and another about 40 miles SW of Denver in the Bailey 
area.  I live about 15 miles from the Bailey fire.

What amazing thing fire is.  These fires are still out of control and each 
have burnt more than 7000 acres a piece.  Today the winds and dry hot air is 
not helping the 1000+ firefighters that are fighting each of the two fires.

I want to thank all these men and women for the never ending work that they 
do to protect our forests and homes.  They really have an endless job that 
doesn't pay much.

We have taken in several horses and goats from areas that the fire has hit 
and am enjoying taking care of them.  The Jefferson County Fairgrounds opened 
up their stalls and people have brought over 200 horse and other animals 
there.  Many vets supplies and a semi truck of hay was donated to help feed 
all these animals.

Thanks to those volunteers and people who donated needed feed and supplies.

I'm always thankful for the people of Colorado.  Their hearts are very big 
and warm.

Debi Sanger
Indian Hills, CO