Gary Bawden typed:
> Mike,
>
> Bring along a tank of oxygen and a face mask. Big forest fires between
> Independence and Big Pine! 395 was briefly shut down last night but open
> now, and 266(?) up to the Bristlecones is closed.

So I hear.

Other than that, may I
> suggest a nice tankard of Mammoth Brewing Company's excellent India Pale
> Ale
> once you arrive, I'm sure it will cut the smoke residue.

Sound and timely advice!

--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
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