My NCKA family helped us after the 2018 Camp Fire, now we hope this valuable information might help somebody here.

After our family’s escape from the 2018 Camp Fire, we wanted to come up with a list of items in order of importance of the things I would grab if I could rewind time. 

With the recent wildfires burning in the state, it is my hope that this info might be found valuable to someone going through similar unsettling circumstances.

First of all, EVERYTHING IS REPLACEABLE EXCEPT YOUR FAMILY AND PETS!!!!!!

I would suggest you all plan on leaving in the same vehicle.  Preferably, a safe tough vehicle that will accommodate all of the following and has a full tank of gas and good ground clearance.  If you decide to take multiple vehicles, you will want a way to communicate between vehicles.  Cell phones might work but cell services could be overloaded by others.  If you have charged radios, take them or use one vehicle. 

Trust me!  The only thing worse than being in a fire is being separated in a fire!

Things to pack when you get the evacuation notice:
1.   Family / Pets and decide what vehicle to take with a full tank of gas.
2.   Wallet, Purse, Keys, Glasses
3.   Cell Phone and Charger
4.   Emergency Cash / Credit Card / Checkbook
5.   Clothes / Jackets – Yes I said Jacket – Adrenaline makes you cold.
6.   Medications / CPAP Machine / First Aid Kit
7.   Flashlight
8.   Water – You will get a very dry throat from the smoke and heat so you need to hydrate
9.   Snacks – you will need to eat something
10.   Important Documents – Deeds, Titles, Insurance Docs, Marriage License, Passports, SS Cards etc.

Next comes the things that CAN’T be replaced:
11.   Pictures, Pictures, Pictures (Family / Baby / Wedding)
12.   Digital Photos – they can be on phone, computer, back-up drives
13.   Home Videos
14.   Photo Albums / Scrapbooks
15.   Jewelry – Wedding Rings / Family Heirlooms
16.   Family History Records
17.   Computer / Laptops / Ipad – if you didn’t grab them before – you will need a laptop later
18.   Firearms – especially family heirlooms
19.   Toys – Have your kids pack their own bags with their favorite things
20.   Trinkets – Any item that is special to you
21.   Anything else you can think of if time allows …….

I hope none of you have to go through what our family has and that you find this list helpful and remember you can replace mostly everything EXCEPT FAMILY.

BE SAFE!!!!  And we pray nobody has to go through what we had too.

Much love!
The Freitas Family – 2018 Camp Fire Survivors

Or did I get banned?   

Anybody else having trouble posting pictures to the AOTY site today?  I just tried and I keep getting an error.

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At this rate I'm never going to get off the bottom of the list.   

Actually it's an exposure suit.  I have two of them, never used to my knowledge.  I've had them for years and just don't have the heart to throw them in a landfill.  They came off my dad's boat and could come in handy for anyone that has a ocean going boat.

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Happy Birthday to "Clayman" aka "The Trout Whisperer".  It's been a joy reading and being part of your adventures this year. 

Here's to many more!

See you soon.   

I hate to do it but the time has come.  I need to free up some space in my garage and frankly I just don't use it much.

This is a 2014 Jackson Cuda 14 in rare Urban Camo.  I bought it with the factory installed rudder system.  Luther Cifers personally installed the YakAttack GT90's with backing plates and the YakAttack decals.  I upgraded the quick access hatch on the center hatch because the one that Jackson installed was a poor design.  The rocket launcher rod holders are the good ones, not the RAM ball ones.  The center hatch also has the insert and I installed the pockets in the insert.  I also have the inflatable back lumbar support.  2014 was the first year Jackson made these improvements to the Cuda.  The kayak has some of the usual scratches from normal use but is in great condition and has not been abused.  Comes with a brand new FeelFree paddle and a free NCKA sticker (Raiders Oval style).  Send me a PM if interested.  Looking for $1000.





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Happy Birthday Chris!  Sorry I didn't check my Facebook before I left at 5:00am, only to find out after I got home from our outing.  I'm honored you spent your birthday with me.  I just wish I could have put you on some fish.   

Happy Birthday to my friend, good father, and all around NCKA great guy.

Happy Birthday Amos!!!