Brief Update: Fires and Such
5 years ago
Hello lovelies!
Commissions are paused for the moment due to fires in the area. We’re out of the way, but my parents’ and grandma’s homes are not. This means that we’ll be busy with housing them and their dogs until the evac orders are lifted (optimistically). Life is going to be chaos for a bit and I don’t want quality to dip due to stress. I’ll keep you all posted when I can.
Update (9/22):
Things are looking better with the current fires. My family's homes are not out of the woods yet, but hopefully firefighters will reach full containment by the end of the week. I'm nibbling at commissions when I have the time and making progress little by little. Hopefully we'll be back at running on all cylinders soon.
Final Update (9/30):
Evac orders have been lifted! No homes or businesses were lost in my family's little village, thank God. The firemen have been working tirelessly, and I doubt they shall be paying for their own meal in town for a long, long time. With that settled and Mr. Lab's birthday plans for me out of the way (he really outdid himself this year), I am back to my sketchpad.
There are some rough weeks ahead with our little wiggle. She takes after her daddy in the size department --6'4" to my petite 5'1"-- and so my muscles have very painfully separated in my abdomen and pelvis. I wear a support belt, which helps, but there are some days where getting out of bed is a struggle. Even so, I'm going to finish the current commissions and waitlist work. It'll just be slower than I like. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Commissions are paused for the moment due to fires in the area. We’re out of the way, but my parents’ and grandma’s homes are not. This means that we’ll be busy with housing them and their dogs until the evac orders are lifted (optimistically). Life is going to be chaos for a bit and I don’t want quality to dip due to stress. I’ll keep you all posted when I can.
Update (9/22):
Things are looking better with the current fires. My family's homes are not out of the woods yet, but hopefully firefighters will reach full containment by the end of the week. I'm nibbling at commissions when I have the time and making progress little by little. Hopefully we'll be back at running on all cylinders soon.
Final Update (9/30):
Evac orders have been lifted! No homes or businesses were lost in my family's little village, thank God. The firemen have been working tirelessly, and I doubt they shall be paying for their own meal in town for a long, long time. With that settled and Mr. Lab's birthday plans for me out of the way (he really outdid himself this year), I am back to my sketchpad.
There are some rough weeks ahead with our little wiggle. She takes after her daddy in the size department --6'4" to my petite 5'1"-- and so my muscles have very painfully separated in my abdomen and pelvis. I wear a support belt, which helps, but there are some days where getting out of bed is a struggle. Even so, I'm going to finish the current commissions and waitlist work. It'll just be slower than I like. Thank you in advance for your patience.
Hugs and howls.
Stay safe out there.
Dearshul
Nerull142000
~nerull142000
Well I'm glad that it sounds like everyone is at least safe. I wish the best for you, them,and their property.
gregoro
~gregoro
That sounds like the right call given the circumstances: I think everyone'll understand. I'm glad to hear you and yours are safe over there, even if cramped and with a lot new to worry about. Here's hoping the fires get resolved soon and everything's safe at your parents' and grandmother's residences!
BearRodeo
~bearrodeo
I'm glad that you've evacuated them to somewhere much safer. Take the best of care, we'll gladly wait for the commissions (which look fantastic by the way), what matters is if you and your folks are safe.
Flowtac
~flowtac
I'm sorry that you're all having to deal with all of that, but also glad that you are all safe.
Foxridley
~foxridley
I'm glad your folks are safe for now. Hoping for the best outcome.

Yeah, safety and health first, and all that. You have enough on your plate in that regard already as it is, excess stress is the last thing your heart wants.
nobody32
~nobody32
Darn. That sounds pretty serious.
Omnikitsune
~omnikitsune
*hugs* Stay safe and healthy, my friend. I hope all turns out well for your extended family after the fires finally die down.
BearRodeo
~bearrodeo
After seeing your edit, I'm glad that the fires are weening away enough, despite them being close to your family's home. Best of luck to both you, your family and the firefighters.
Foxridley
~foxridley
I just saw this update. I'm glad to see things turned out okay.
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