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  • Free gift: Flaming Columbine 09:58 am
    Flaming Columbine

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    I feel bad for Colorado especially that part of colorado is just stunning

    Posted by BIRDIE

    i don't get the reference

    Posted by Blastoise

    Currently, the fire has burned over 18,000 acres. The President is coming tomorrow. Over 32,000 people have been displaced by this fire.

    Why are you butthurt about not getting a tribute item for YOUR tragedy? Again, this isn't a Richard-sizing contest. A tragedy is a tragedy, and I will continue to hope that my area comes out of this unscathed.

    Also, Captain and I are home safe. Figured I'd let other Coloradans know. Keep it up, firefighters!

    Posted by Japan

    we had some of the worst wildfire seasons in california a few years back but nothing like this. i hope everyone in colorado stays safe and thank you subeta for such a thoughtful tribute.

    Posted by Mandala

    The people that are complaining that they didn't get a tribute item are disgusting me. Are you seriously jealous of a tragic event? It was a nice thing for Subeta to do. They can't make a tribute item for every single disaster. Say thank you and stop complaining about something so trivial.

    Posted by Kay

    Great item. Thank you, Subeta.

    Posted by Barbie

    I am currently in Colorado, and have seen many of the state's beautiful areas obscured by thick smoke. I met several of the evacuees. If you want statistics, over half of the nation's fire oppression aircraft are currently in Colorado.

    Posted by Faun

    initiative* on a tribute (hence my assumption that someone on staff is from Colorado, to either draw the item itself or bring the awareness) but that scale is a little screwed.

    Yes Colorado is horrible that so many homes are in danger. Yes it could become even more terrible (but hasn't so far). Everything that destroys lives (or even ruins lives via destruction of property) is extremely unfortunate, and my heart goes to Colorado right now, as does everyones (and yes, I have family there, though thankfully not in the current immediate vicinity).

    I just think it's odd that this was singled out over so many other fires, even those that were more destructive within Colorado.

    Posted by Tribunal

    "27,976 fires had burned 3,959,040 acres (about double the previous record), 2,862 homes (1,939 of which were destroyed over the Labor Day weekend), and over 2,700 other structures. 47.3% of all acreage burned in the United States in 2011 was burned in Texas"

    Three MILLION acres. There were also several deaths, including two volunteer firefighters.

    Subeta can't tribute for everything. They can't. That's a fact. Artists have to take the iniative

    Posted by Tribunal

    While I don't currently live in Colorado, that is the state that I consider home. Especially the Springs. I spent a good part of my formative years in Colorado and this fire is horrid. I pray that all those dealing with this fire personally stay safe and that the firemen and women fighting it will be able to beat before too much more damage is done. Thank you for the item.

    Posted by Setsuna

    Beautiful.

    Everyone in Colorado is in my thoughts -- though the loss of homes and acreage is tragic, I hope that there continue to be no lives lost, and that the weather conditions turn in the firefighters' favour quickly!

    Posted by Penemuel

    Aw I thought this was pretty thoughtful. Although my place isn't very close to the fires so far, it is really scary seeing them in the distance and having friends who are being evacuated from their homes. Even if there's been bigger fires before, this is still a rough time for a lot of people and I'm sure they all appreciate things like this.

    Posted by Daifuku

    Quote By @japan:
    Tribunal, this isn't a tragedy Richard-sizing contest.

    Seriously.
    This is awful.

    Posted by STARK

    Thank you for this item. As a SoCal native I already have a healthy fear of wildfires, and I'm particularly concerned about this one because several family friends live in one of the evacuated communities. They're safe, but we have no idea if their homes survived.

    Stay safe, everyone! You're in my thoughts.

    Posted by TestName

    I live in British Columbia Canada and wild fires are a way of life for us every summer. I know how frightening they are when they're TOO close. It takes several generations for the burned areas to regrow. My heart and prayers are with the people of Colorado.

    Posted by Cobaltbluetoo

    I didn't realize this was because of the fires. Now I'm second guessing putting it in Creator Destroyer's TC.

    Posted by Shay

    What about Nora Ephron?

    Posted by BlocksBlocksBlocks

    Thank you for this.

    Posted by HopefulNebula

    @Tribunal:
    This is an historic moment for Colorado and is a massive event and tragedy. I understand that other wildfires have been larger -- the Haymen Fire here in Colorado several years back was nearly four times the size of this one and still has a massive scar region. The reason that this is such a large event (and now a national emergency, I believe) is because the fire is merely a few miles from the second most densely-populated city in the state, and is forcing tens of thousands of people from their homes. Flying W Ranch, a foothills community, has been completely destroyed. Garden of the Gods, a beautiful and one-of-a-kind state park, is threatened. Pikes Peak, America's most popular and easily-recognized mountain, is obscured by smoke and directly threatened by the flames. Hundreds of homes and commercial buildings are at risk. Yesterday, the sky was black with smoke and the sun was red from the poor air quality. I evacuated late yesterday evening, and it was like driving through a war zone. My safety zone thirty miles north is now threatened. Fortunately, nobody has lost their life in the fire as of yet.

    While I understand that other wildfires have been larger, and my heart goes out to anybody affected by those fires, this is not about acreage consumed -- it's about lives threatened. And yes, several staff members I know of live in Colorado, but I highly doubt that is the reason the item was created.

    Posted by Charles

    Thank you for the most beautiful Free Gift I've ever seen on here!
    My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone back home in Colorado. I hope everyone is evacuated safely and that you all stay safe <3

    Posted by Fortune

    Tribunal, this isn't a tragedy Richard-sizing contest. I live in Colorado Springs. I evacuated to my parents' house, which is now in danger. This fire is massive, terrible, and out of control. Sure, no life has been lost (thank goodness), but do you have any idea how much of our acreage is gone?

    15,300. That's 24 square miles.

    While I am grateful that my property and my friends are safe, this fire is still a tragedy. Does someone have to die in order for an event to be labeled tragic?

    Thanks, Keith, for bringing attention to what we're going through here.

    Posted by Japan

    Hey. I am new and have no idea how to get it. Can someone help me?

    Posted by Kacie

    This is really lovely but.... Colorado's death/destruction toll doesn't even equal that of other states who've suffered wildfires over the last few years (for example, at one point last year every single county in Texas was on fire. That is an INSANE statistic).

    Doesn't mean any one of them isn't a tragedy, just a bit off that this one got singled out. I suppose someone on staff is from Colorado?

    Still a nice item and thought, though, just not where my mind went when I saw it since no other similar tragedy got a tribute.

    Posted by Tribunal

    Oh my goodness... You know I'm sort of glad Subeta releases these items because I had not heard of the Colorado fires until now, and it's a great way of updating / informing / spreading the word. My heart really goes out to each and every one of you in Colorado! Please stay safe and well!

    Posted by Ryxe

    Thinking of my beautiful and wonderful cousin right now, and everyone else in CO. I Love You Alice, this is gorgeous, and stay safe

    Posted by waterfall

    Thank you so much Subeta!! I love this item, and thanks everyone for the wishes for my beautiful state! Hopefully the fires will burn out...and it is currently raining here! So hope that helps the firefighters.

    Posted by Sumi-zome

    It's very pretty - and it isn't showing up in my inventory even though I did collect it. Could someone look into this?

    Posted by Thistle

    My heart goes out to everyone in Colorado! Be safe, please! <3
    Also, thanks for the gift, it's very pretty. uvu

    Posted by Curbstomped

    Thank you so much for this. <3

    Posted by Strength

    Oh. I didn't even hear of it all the way here.
    I hope everyone will be all right!

    Posted by Silverfish

    Oh, wow... Thank you so much for this. My boyfriend is stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado and he may actually lose his summer Leave because the relief efforts are so desperate in the area. My heart goes out to everyone in Colorado Springs and I hope things are brought under control soon.

    Posted by Jane

    My heart goes out to everyone in Colorado Springs. Stay safe everyone.

    Posted by _Cresenta_

    I live in northern Arizona and while I'm not near the big fire in Colorado we had one here only a few miles south of me which lasted for weeks, just last month. Closest I've been so far. We were lucky. Hope all the others who are threatened come out OK.

    Posted by Starshadow

    This is such as sweet thought and a beautiful gift. I live in Boulder and have spent much of my morning preparing for evacuation (we are in pre-evac at the moment) it's nice to know others are thinking of us and the other fire-laden places all across our state. Thank you Subeta!

    Posted by Kalimne

    My hometown is Colorado Springs; I just moved away a couple months ago. It's really hard seeing what my friends and family are going through right now. Thanks so much for the gift - like others on the site, this means a lot to me personally. <3

    Posted by Dalek

    i've got several friends living in and around the springs x: i hope everyone is going to be right and they get this fire contained soon =(

    Posted by Lexy

    My home is in Colorado... :'c

    Posted by WAVVES

    Oh no! I had no idea about the fires until now Hope everybody stays safe! *hug*

    Posted by Ruby

    Thank you very much for this.
    I've got two friends over in that area, and I'm beyond worried for them.

    Posted by relic

    This is a lovely item.
    Stay safe, everyone. Hope that the fires can be contained soon.

    Posted by VALHALLA

    Thank you for this. I'm lucky enough to not live near where the flames are, but I'm worried about the people who've had to evacuate.

    Posted by Yoshi

    Thank you Subeta!

    Posted by Senti

    Very pretty, and thanks for the thoughts. My dad was just evacuated yesterday, I hope he has a place to stay, he was looking at homes for us to move into later this summer. I hope everyone else out there is safe as well.

    Posted by dare

    Thank you. What a beautiful description. Columbine are my favorite flower.

    Posted by Fennec

    Thank you subeta for the support. It is a very scary site. Yesterday about 3p the sky was covered with smoke and the sun shone through it and cased an orange glow in my home. Right now at least 100 homes have been burned and flying w ranch is gone. It's very heartbreaking to watch homes burn on tv and knowing that someone's howl life was burned and is gone. Right now my home smells like a campfire. I live about 20 minutes from the mountains and is just a sad situation. Anyone interested in donating you can donate to http://careandshare.org/ they are organizing help for those evacuated and to help support the firefighters. Please keep praying for us. TY

    Posted by daninate

    Thank you, I hope everyone is safe or gets out safe.

    Posted by Zoom

    The fires are kind of scary, Ikit and I live quite a ways away, but last night we could see the smoke really easily and it was super windy and blowing ash near where we live :C

    Posted by Mels

    how lovely! thankfully I'm not near the fire, but I have some friends who are. I hope everyone evacuates safely.

    Posted by NIHILISTIC

    Thank you so much. This is such a lovely gift.

    Posted by Kay

    just beautiful ♥

    Posted by STENCIL

    Such a great gift!! I'm living in Colorado Springs at the moment, but I'm currently in a safe zone. Thank you for the support and stay strong, evacuees!

    Posted by PunkyNinja

    How pretty... but sad... Thank you for the gift!

    Posted by Judai

    My entire family lives in Colorado Springs, as well. I'm pretty worried as the majority of them are elderly/crazier than hell.
    We keep checking up on them... x:

    Posted by Classy

    I have family in Colorado springs....

    Posted by Woodstock

    My sister, nephew, and his dad live in Boulder, but they lived outside of the city and have been near Colorado wildfires in the past. It's a great state and I hope everyone is safe, including my family and friends there.

    Posted by red5luke

    Every time I see there's a new free gift I always wonder what tragedy happened or who died.
    This is very sweet though I hope all you Colorado folks get yourself and your families out safely.

    Posted by Pugsley

    Pretty!

    I am from another country, but I hope everyone in Colorado are safe

    Posted by Destiel

    I hope everyone makes it alright....!!

    Posted by FireStorm

    This. This is why i love Subeta

    Posted by Ipsi

    Thanks for the gift!

    Posted by Ivyana

    Oh gosh, I have friends up in Colorado, and I'm terribly worried for them, I hope everyone who is there and in danger manages to get out safely and soundly!

    Posted by Jodie

    thanks Subeta ♥ this helped brighten my day
    this wild fire is the biggest I have seen in the 12 years have been here.

    Posted by Retro

    amazing art, ty subeta artist who drew this.

    and i suppose i should read the news? people need to evacuate? i hope those on subeta are safe

    Posted by Fashionisto

    Thank you so much! Very pretty.

    Posted by Lana

    For what is going on right now here in the Springs, this could not be more perfect. Thank you for the support Subeta. =]

    Posted by Pirouette

    <3 wonderful free gift. thank you guys.

    Posted by princess

    <3 for those that are wondering, yes, the item is about the fires in Colorado. My family got evacuated yesterday night. Our beautiful state <3

    Posted by alice

    PLEASE, PLEASE, STAY SAFE EVERYONE.

    If it looks like you are going to be evacuated, get ready NOW. You don't want to be getting ready the moment you've been told to evacuate and leave something important behind (like a child).

    But most of all, please just stay safe

    Posted by Keith

    From all of us here in Colorado Springs, we appreciate your support in this beautiful item! I evacuated yesterday, and this made me feel that much better. ♥ Thanks for everything, Subeta!

    Posted by Charles

    Thank you for this. A part of my heart belongs to Colorado and it makes me sad to see how much is disappearing forever. Just hoping my parents and friends stay safe!

    Posted by springjoy

    thank you a beautiful gift

    Posted by Karrie9325

    Very lovely - both the description and the art.

    Posted by Dryad

    Pretty! Thanks!

    Posted by Dia

    Thank you!

    Posted by TESSIE79

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