This evening (October 22, 2007) Carlsbadistan’s seawall began filling with motorhomes as residents from the fire threatened cities escaped their homes thanks to what the media are calling Firestorm 2007. By 8:30 PM there were at least 12 motorhomes with associated trucks (motocross bikes in the back), trailers, and cars camping out in the shadow of the Enicina Power Plant just south of Tamarack.
David and Kathryn (pictured left with their five dogs) evacuated from Fallbrook earlier this afternoon. “We came out through the backgate at Pendleton,” Kathryn said. “If they hadn’t opened that gate I don’t know what we would have done. I guess we would have just burned up. There was no other way for us to get out.”
Both were happy to have their motor home and a place to stay while the fires rage in Fallbrook. “There isn’t a motel room available between Mexico and Orange County,” Kathryn said. “I learned my lesson after the last fire in East County and I got a motor home for times like these.”
“It really teaches you to value what is important,” David added. “We’re here, out of the fire with our dogs and nothing else really matters. I figured if there’s going to be a fire there’s no better place to be than right here between two bodies of water.
“And this place is even better because it’s where we first met,” Kathryn said throwing a smile David’s way.
In the past we’ve complained about all the motor homes clogging our seawall all summer, now we’re sure Carlsbadistan is happy to welcome anyone who has been displaced by the fires. If you know anyone who is looking for a place to park their motorhome, the seawall is open and there still are a few empty million dollar, ocean view parking spaces.
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