The smoke has returned. We have had several wind storms that have caused the local fires to flare up. The Horsethief Fire has caused Panorama Resort and surrounding homes to be put back on evacuation alert. Still we are better off than many parts of BC and the Yukon where cities have, started, or been evacuated.
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Last week during the Perseid Meteor Shower the skies were free of smoke. Shortly after smoke rolled back in. Lisa is finding it hard to breath.
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The valley bottom, including the town of Invermere, historically was grasslands. Due to fire suppression and development it is now mostly trees, shrubs and buildings. Drought has become commonplace. The trees and underbrush is dryer by the year. It will burn again as it previously has done even without the added effects of climate change. We won’t be able to prevent it.
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Meanwhile the tourists continue to travel here and can be found at every back country lake, on every gravel road and on every smoke filled patio. Recreating, hard, like everything is fine. I don’t understand. Maybe they are trying, like Jim Morrison said, ‘To get their kicks in before the whole shithouse goes up in flames’. It doesn’t encourage me to hold out hope for where we are heading.
Palliser Pass 
Jim R
We’ve got a hot spell this week along with a gift of smoke and haze from our friends to the north. No tourists to bother with. We had several tens of thousands of them a month ago during the RAGBRAI event.
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underswansea
Your friends to the north the Canadians. Sorry about all the smoke. If it makes you feel any better we have to put up with your media. Damn, it seems Iowa is like a launching pad for all the Republican candidates. You and Melanie must have to be careful which dinner parties you go to. 🙂 Blue Moon tonight but we have clouds. Take care.
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Jim R
I know you aren’t sending the smoke on purpose. Our media is a mess. It is sucking all the oxygen out. If we could direct it at the forest fires, they would be out in a minute from lack of oxygen. I have a good view of the moon. Haven’t been to a dinner party for quite a while.
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mountaincoward
That must be about the only explanation!
I love that, in your moon photo, the camera has captured the whole moon as well as the tiny lit section which is all that my eyes would see!
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underswansea
Actually, you can see the whole moon with your naked eye. It is called Earthshine, where sunlight bounces off earth back onto the unlit portion of the moon. It can be seen under the right conditions usually dawn or dusk. Take care.
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mountaincoward
I don’t remember ever seeing that but I’d like to!
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Julie@frogpondfarm
Sorry to hear the smoke is back .. Not good news about Lisa’s breathing. I hope things are better now. Tell her that’s a top shot she took Bob!
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underswansea
Hi Julie, the smoke has cleared for now. I will let Lisa know. I hope all is well. Take care.
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