1815. Another Update

[@doloresvelez3243]

My heart hurts for the people in SoCal. Relieved that your family is safe. Happy trails. Thank you for the update.❤❤🙏

[@mermiriam]

Thanks for keeping us updated. Blessings and love to all.

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

🙏 Amen

[@eviep2]

Thank you for taking the time to do this update. I can only imagine how busy you are. Have a safe trip. Praying for you all.

[@michaelguidera1876]

You have had a rough couple of years. My heart goes out to you.

[@debbie4503]

Prayers also for the Fire Fighters who came from Canada and Mexico to help. 🙏

[@charlesjefferis8812]

and south africa

[@beckyevepete]

Thank you for letting us know you & Maureen & the pups are OK. The size of this is just too hard to comprehend. I'm glad you brought up the people who have lost everything (like having a new baby) that don't have the kind of money many celebrities have, or have no insurance. Thanks for mentioning the dogs! There are two different kind of dogs used, search & rescue, also cadaver dogs. They have different skills and are amazing! Remember, they have such a difficult job & can end up with depression like humans. Bless you for all you do. You have such a kind heart! Enjoy your time in the UK!

[@FunsongsMusicByPeterRahill]

Long-time fan/lurker: thanks for the updates Mr. Sklar.

[@carolcorrigan3130]

Leland , thank you for letting us know that you and family are safe . You are on our minds all day . Take care. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@eugeneburns6124]

Stay safe, Leland. Really looking forward to seeing you next Monday in Dublin. Must be hard for you to leave for Europe at this stressful time. We're all praying for you❤

[@anns1286]

Thank you so much for taking the precious time to keep us updated . You truly are a treasure.

[@senorbe]

Thanks to all the firefighters and the volunteers!

[@stevenberk5037]

❤ so glad to hear that you are OK! I’ve been thinking about you the last couple of days and now you were doing.

[@ralfbenninghoff7151]

Glad to see and hear from you again. Crossing fingers for you here in Germany. So sad what is happening.

[@hueyjmedina0]

Beautiful update, Lee. It's been heatbreaking to watch what has unfolded in our beloved county. We have so much to be thankful for. To the families who have lost loved ones in this tragedy, my deepest condolences go out to them. To those who have lost their family heirlooms, you are still present and blessed. To those of us who were not in harm's way can still assist. Bless you, Lee on your upcoming trip and look forward until next time.

[@Zoltan-James-Songs]

We are so glad that you are all right!

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

me too ✋️

[@artemisXsidecross]

Thank you Leland for an update. Humility and tragedy have been joined at the hip as long as memory. The best of our humanity comes together to a consensus during a tragedy. An accusing broadside against those in the midst of tragedy is a short coming that darken the better part of who we could be.

[@jamessambataro8061]

Thank you for the updates, glad you’re safe. I was wondering if you could salvage any of the wood from your podocarpus tree and build a Bass? Safe travels 🎶

[@martincaz7772]

It's heartbreaking to see you in this mood after all the joy you have brought to the world with music (I'm from Chile) , all we can do is send our affection and gratitude and hopes that this all will be over soon so that rebuilding may begin. I try to imagine the tree every time you mention it. 🖤🖤🖤 PS: I also follow SBL , great channel, great to know you'll be on it.

[@geoffschuller4875]

Glad to hear you are okay, and taking care of everything you need to before going back on tour. I'm sure that Maureen appreciates that. Give that tree one last hug before it goes!

[@slipperynoodle20]

So appreciate the update. You're much on my mind and will stay there until the Eaton fire is out. All blessings to the firefighters. Three hours of sleep is a start, now go for four. RIP, Sam Moore. Love and Thanks ❤👍❤👍

[@m1nn1s]

Hi Tom ☮️ 🤗 🧙🏼‍♂️ 💖 Hope you and yours are all well 💖 🎇 💗

[@Winston01]

Love to you, Lee and Maureen. Love to all the people impacted by these horrific events.❤

[@m1nn1s]

Hey, Winston ☮️ 🧙🏼‍♂️

[@DaleHauskins]

As an east Los Angeles Pico Rivera native lifelong freckled guitarist, who would ever believe a Wisconsinite bass player owns a house in Pasadena. Fires and floods in SoCal have been here long before us.

[@HenryFischer-Reichardt]

Dear Leland, I have been admiring you and your musical arts from Germany for years and wish you all the best that the fight against the flames stays far away from you! Just unbelievable what happened there! I admire you very much and God bless you.... Greetings Henry from Germany

[@privatepenguin3137]

Hang in there Lee - thinking of, and praying for you!

[@gladysng4314]

Thanks for your updates, Leland. As a local to the SGV, we are absolutely grieving for the magnitude of loss that our neighbors are going through.

[@douglasdegraff8335]

What a relief to see your update that you folks are alright. Bless you Both and the pups. Oh yeah, sorry, Hey! Immediate Family. Love ya all. Have fun in Europe and don't forget to scare the crap out of Brad. Hi Brad, we Love ya man!

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

Thanks for your update! Very informative for us who are not in LA or the US. Cool that you get to spend the day with Scott, hopefully bringing a tad of positivity during these hard times for you lot!

[@barrywaples8150]

Evening Lee and all Greetings from Epping Uk Stay safe Cheers Barry 🎸

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Greetings, Barry, from Alberta, Canada. 🖐✌🏻

[@barrywaples8150]

@dwaynewladyka577 Evening Dwayne 🍻

[@m1nn1s]

Evening, Barry, Epping 🌳 🏍️ 🇬🇧 Andy ⛵ 🛥️ Whitstable 🧙🏼‍♂️ 🇬🇧 ☮️ 💖

[@m1nn1s]

​@@dwaynewladyka577Greetings Dwayne, Alberta 🍁 🇨🇦 💖 Andy ⛵ 🛥️ Whitstable 🧙🏼‍♂️ 🇬🇧 ☮️ 💖

[@TheGigmiester101]

Sorry about your tree loss, but family and safety first. Glad you guys are alright. Take care 👍🙂

[@Funkybassplayer]

Hello lee. Thank you for the update. I saw a short video where a fireman was interviewed and he looked beyond tired. But still he said. I gonna have a few hours of sleep and then I’m going back in. THATS bravery and perseverance. I get many videos on my phone from those planes that drop water and fire retardants on those fires. That’s an awesome sight to see. All those emergency crews deserve a medal. Please stay safe sir. Greetings

[@firebugmusic]

Thanks so much for the update! We are so heartbroken at all the devastation. We have friends who lost their homes in Altadena including a recording studio. A close friend saved her house and helped her neighbors save their homes along with all the horses, dogs, etc...She lives right up against the canyon and they managed to fight off the inferno. Have a great tour and happy to hear you are doing well :)

[@hanspeterlillese2225]

So sorry about all you have to go through. May all be duly helped. 🙏

[@barrywaples8150]

Hans 🍻

[@hans-christiantraute1914]

Hello HP, what do you think about the Greenland discussion? Would you travel to Greenland to protect it? Hehe, being an ally, I even might be forced to join you… 🤪🤣🤪

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Hello Hans! 🖐✌🏻

[@artemisXsidecross]

Hans Peter be wary of deranged ambitions of taking, if not buying, parts of Denmark’s relationship with Greenland. Denmark is a member of the European Union.

[@hanspeterlillese2225]

"An attack against a NATO member shall be considered an attack against all members" - so the USA will be attacking itself? 😂 It's a waste of time. Greenland's main population is Inuit people, and they will gravitate towards other North American tribes, so that will happen anyway. And secondly, the USA already has military control and is authorised by treaty to react to any aggression by an outside force.

[@kennonmoen4424]

Thanks for another update and sharing your thoughts and positive attitude about the situation there in the LA area. It is a truly a situation that defies the imagination. My heart goes out to all who have been touched by this disaster.

[@steven_scattergood]

Hey Kennon. Thank you for the extended chat last week at the clubhouse. I think we both shared a moment in time when Lee turned off his laptop. Don’t think we will forget that chat. Hope you are okay.

[@aubnwa01]

I was born & raised in the L.A. area & though I left CA 45+ years ago, I'm still an Angelino at heart & this catastrophe has pierced my soul.

[@kareneDallas]

Seeing the thumbprint with you in your house was a huge relief to know you & your house are safe. The scope of this is incomprehensible and painful to think what so many must be going through. Saying prayers for everyone.🙏🏻❤️

[@suzannecoholic1467]

Thank you for the update. Praying for all in SoCal.

[@suzewong8689]

Sending much love to you Lee, and to Maureen and the boys, and to all those affected by this horrible tragedy. My heart hurts for beautiful CA.

[@darrylmoore127]

Leland Glad You , Maureen are GOOD. ! IN MI by Metro Airport CRAZY THESE FIRES . 60 yrs old since June , Multiple Sclerosis over 20 Years, still Play Bass , MS never got worse , other problems , But WISHING EVERYONE Well / GOOD !

[@jForgy]

Thank you for the update Lee. I’ve been thinking of, and praying for you and am glad to know you, Maureen, and the boys are safe. hang in there.

[@johngolden4468]

God Bless all of the people in Southern California! Thank you Leland for keeping us updated as you have time to do so. Please stay safe!

[@sallydorsey1851]

Glad your safe

[@BryanGlennBBPhotography]

So glad to see you’re not in proximity of the fires!

[@Acornhouseworkshop]

Always a relief to see that familiar room. I trust the Gamble House is safe. I believe it is in your neck of the woods.

[@slipperynoodle20]

Yes, it's a very short walk for him and the boys.

[@billw4801]

Thank you Leland. Try to sleep and have a great trip. Wishing the best for you guys.

[@hans-christiantraute1914]

Thank you so much for your update. Have been thinking about you so often when watching the news… 😬

[@cynthiaspear-duncan7661]

prayers for everyone, you too.

[@williamdavis8161]

Thanks for all you've done with keeping us updated. It has been more informative than the news in many ways. Continued good fortune to you & yours.

[@timcastens1150]

It's different when fire wipes the slate as opposed to water, many I expect won't return

[@regis387]

thanks lee - hang in there.

[@mikeoneill7671]

Very glad that you’re safe! ❤

[@Ian-Steele]

So pleased to hear that you and Maureen have survived the terrible fires that have struck LA. Have a safe journey to the UK. Sadly I won’t be able to get to see you in Glasgow, but you’ll be in my thoughts. ❤

[@davidconnelly]

Glad you're okay. Some of us were indeed worried. I see Newsom is talking about "LA 2.0". He says that the new LA will include "everyone". I don't think those nice houses will be getting rebuilt at all. I think it's gonna be high density housing from now on. LA is lost. PS - Hello from Glasgow! I hope you have a great trip!

[@jonaskarlstrom4152]

That dude laughing when he talks about it.

[@Stephen_M.]

Amen Leland! Thank God for the brave men and women that run towards the flames, when human instinct is to flee!

[@RockandRollWoman]

I'm still on tree watch. I have a 60 year old tree that's about 70 ft tall in my front yard, and a big branch fell on the roof in the wind. Fortunately, there was no damage, but it's not the first time I've had a branch from that tree crack off and fall. I have arborists scheduled to look at it. I would hate to lose it - it's the only tree I still have. I had to cut down a palm tree years ago. BUT. I would hate even more to lose that end of my house or to have someone walking by, or a car parked in front, destroyed by another falling branch.🤞 I love Scott Devine! I look forward to seeing that hang. Bon voyage!

[@artemisXsidecross]

We had to take down a 35 foot tree near our house because of wind damage and 47 years of annual arborist care of all our trees. We had wonderful visitors including a Red Tail Hawk. Loosing a tree is as difficult as the loss of canine or feline.

[@maryannmatteson8401]

God bless us !!! Happy you are well!!!✝️❤️❤️✌🏻✌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jennpage3976]

Glad to hear of your fortune. Sadly, many LA musicians have lost their homes/studios.

[@CampbellDownie]

sending you and all the people of gorgeous California our thoughts and prayers from down under, I have always loved visiting your amazing country and its so hard watching what is happening now.

[@coffeegirl6854]

Leland. Thank you for reaching out to let us out in cyber land know how you and your neighbors are doing. Disasters like this are heart breaking. The flames…the smoke. I have been through a few Apt building fires. Myself and small children. I won’t even go into the rickety fire escape. It is just so difficult. Peace to you and all who went through this. ❤

[@artemisXsidecross]

☮

[@thomasbernecky2078]

I've seen 2-3 meter blizzards growing up In Buffalo, an F5 tornado in Texas and in Sandy; and the goodness neighbors show. In this terribly stressed time, you're still the same kind person we have always admired. Thanks and safe travels Leland.

[@whodder06]

Glad to see both you and Maureen are ok Lee. I’m so sadden with the losses in LA. Take care of yourselves and look forward to your postings.

[@ChefJamesRusk]

Hi Leland😌…. Knew you must have been busy …horrific times for all of the folks in LA…so thankful for the emergency services and all the folks contributing and helping …these times certainly bring out the best….. Looking forward to seeing you and the guys back with Lyle on the road…. Love to all…🌹🪷🌹🪷🌹🪷🙏🥰🖕🖕🖕🖕👍☺️

[@leftofcentermo]

Great to hear you talk like you did about the firefighters. My blood is boiling hearing how many on the right are trashing them and the state and citizens of California. Truly madding. Stay safe and thank you for the updates.

[@ksukhia]

Sending love from across town in Tarzana to you and the Firefighters and all to those evacuated and all those who have lost far too much... The Firefighters held the flames at the northern top of the Topanga Forest Park about 2mi from our home for two days non-stop. Cant believe the fire made its way all the way North nearly to Encino. We definitely feel the guilt even though were not quire through it yet and we keep telling ourselves that the recovery is going to be a marathon, not a sprint. We're going to have months of chances to go and volunteer and help our fellow Southern Californians, and we will.

[@kimh5566]

Blessings to you. Stay strong. ☮️

[@RobNY5150]

Hey Leland, huge fan here. Glad to hear you guys are safe.

[@annetteramirez2744]

I completely agree Lee. I’ve been worried about your home and pray it stays at bay. We have been well in Manhattan Beach but had a few false alarms. I’ve heard about the Rosebowl efforts and thought it was wonderful. Please stay safe on your end. I’m terribly sorry about your tree but it’s a wise move. Travel safe with Lyle. We miss you and love to you all. Annette♥️Patch

[@peacue7431]

Much love and blessings to all combating the fires & the poor souls truly affected by this catastrophic event. ✌️❤️🙏

[@ThomasWBaldwin]

Leland, if it gets closer, mount a sprinkler on yer roof and leave it running. soak everything down. Kick ass man!

[@rstats2127]

You don’t understand water systems, if you do that and have to evacuate and others do that it taxes the water system which reduces the hydrant system availability to fire resources

[@Gavrev]

It'll be nice to have you back over here for a little time Leland! Safe travels man and I'm glad that some are being spared the trauma.. it's been horrific to live through as a helpless spectator. Characters I know on You Tube have lost homes and I'm hoping things will get back to some kind of normality for them sooner rather than later. Shout out from the UK to all the responders.. as you say remarkable people.

[@aguynamedave1]

Thank you for the update. I was born in Altadena and still live in close proximity to this horrible catastrophe. I’ve been very concerned about your wellbeing as our paths have crossed many times within the music industry several years ago and I am greatly relieved that you are okay.

[@jeffdoty1262]

Lee - I had an 80-year old cedar tree in my front yard that I had to have removed a few years ago because of huge sections of it breaking off during high winds. An original section was still facing the house...a hard choice had to be made. Grace & Peace

[@markhammer643]

NAMM begins in Anaheim next week, on the 21st, with thousands coming in for it. To folks hoping to attend, please make every effort to leave as many hotel and motel spaces as possible for those displaced by fires. If you have to share a room, do so. There was a huge fir tree across the street from us, that the owner told us he had transplanted from their cottage some time in the mid-1960s. An immense and majestic tree that had a nesting pair of marlins (a small type of hawk) living atop it. Well, in May, 2022, a dorecho hit our area and split the thing at its waist. The part that fell straddled the whole street, blocking any cars. It took a day's worth of chainsaw activity to make the street passable again. The rest of the tree is still there, but the marlins had to relocate, and anyone who can remember how tall and majestic the tree used to be have an ongoing reminder of what isn't there anymore. You might not think that humans get attached to trees, but we do. Enjoy Glasgow. Wonderful city. Take a tour of the city chambers if you can. More marble than the Vatican, we're told. Feels like you're in an Escher drawing. The street beside it was used for the filming of the zombie invasion at the beginning of the film World War Z.

[@marktubeie07]

Thank you Lee for the update, good to hear you're all ok. The situation is so sad - much love from your Australian viewers.

[@kelseywillow8110]

Take good care of yourself and I hope you can get enough rest in these difficult times. It’s going to take a long time to rebuild and help everyone, take it one step at a time. I am glad you got help for the garden.

[@leodelicata9367]

Thank you for your update. Grateful for your safety and appreciative of your comments and caring for everyone who have losses caused by this terrible catastrophe. Best wishes.

[@rudiblankenburg5746]

I was already very worried. Nice to see you. I pray for you. Thank you for the update. Rudi from Tangermünde / Germany🙏👍☮

[@MichaelValadez-v6s]

So glad ..you have been spared..safe..! I have been waiting for this positive post . Stay safe be safe..Leland Sklar best wishes to you and Maureen and the backyard boys. Blessings to you and the community. Yes, survivors regret.. !!!!

[@michaelmckenna9022]

When you know people there it adds a whole new meaning to it. You guys are still in our prayers.

[@nichollebraspennickx943]

Thank you for taking the time to update us.

[@joerectifier]

Even though 4 miles seems like quite a poke, with these winds it’s not that comforting for you - and I understand. This has been a very disconcerting week down here, and an overwhelmingly tragic week for those in Altadena, Palisades, etc..

[@wilsil55]

Sure glad y’all are Okay. I live in the land of Tornados in Oklahoma,we are praying for all that are affected. Take care had have a safe and fun Gig in Scotland

[@susanmann5286]

We all hope you know how special you are to us!

[@andremeyer9230]

Cape Town South Africa here. We've been following this dreadful fire 247 on Fox, CNN and the live feeds from the helicopters. Glad you're OK!

[@splashesin8]

So glad to hear you again! ❤🐶🐶🐶❤

[@artemisXsidecross]

Always glad to see you here too 💚

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Hello Audrey! 🖐✌🏻

[@splashesin8]

Hi Artemis, Hi Dwayne. 😊😊

[@m1nn1s]

Hey, Audrey ☮️ 👩🏼 🧙🏼‍♂️ 💖

[@davidbishop7181]

So glad you, Maureen, and the boys are safe, Lee. It's good to hear from you again! Stay safe, stay healthy, stay happy!

[@acousticshadow4032]

Have heard some very heartbreaking stories out of LA this past week. Stay strong you City of Angels. 🙏🙏🙏

[@BobReidToronto]

We're all glad to hear you and Maureen and the dogs are OK. Bless you for your compassion for so many others not so lucky and your gratitude for the first responders. This Canadian is very proud to see our waterbombers working so hard. You're a good soul, Leland.

[@progressiveissueswoodstock8487]

Sending peace, love and hope to all.

[@EHarleyGarr-mr3ow]

Thank you ❤

[@thecollective1584]

Thanks given to whomever is on duty you, the Mrs. and the Boys are safe.

[@terriblemook]

Glad you’re still doing ok. Judging by that bandage on your hand, you’ve been hard at work removing debris…careful that you don’t injure those moneymakers, you’ll be playing soon. Thanks for the update, puts our minds at ease. Hats off to the incredible first responders. Stay safe🖕

[@d.michaelmcbridedc1082]

Such an amazing mess, but it is heartfelt to hear how people are rising to the test to help each other. It’s just an unbelievable catastrophe and hopefully there will be some good that comes out of it. It’s very much like what happened in Maui only on a much bigger scale. Our place is also in a vulnerable area and it’s been bone dry for most of this year so far I just pray that this doesn’t happen again on Maui. We also have very big winds that come through at our place is pretty remote from fire services. Much love to you and yours

[@lindaregelean8015]

Winds TONIGHT there I heard...prayers for protection up for all...🧡

[@MissingMars]

thanks much for the update Le - prayers hard!

[@kateconway-hickman5945]

It is through you, and here, Leland, that I have come to know the Podocarpus. . .the Buddhist Pine 🪴 . . .so lovely 😊 thank you. Sometimes recovery from disaster continues for almost a generation 🕯 do take care with travels to the United Kingdom; and, so, so sorry for all that you have had to endure this past week. Return to Los Angeles restored. 🕊 💕 ✨️

[@Mark_Brooks]

Kate.

[@showbiz5776]

Love you brother! Stay strong and carry on the best you can! It sounds like there is one more significant wind event moving in overnight! Good luck and we're with you!

[@richierugs6544]

love you big guy, best wishes for everyone you know and love---hopefully this will bring out the best in all of us

[@ronnyskaar3737]

You are a voice of reason, Lee. There is so much nonsense we hear about even here in Norway. Your apreciation and thanks to the blue-light people is spot on. I can only imagine what you all are experiencing. Wish I could see you here in Europe. Have a fantastic trip. Look forward to your reports. Best wishes.

[@christinajohnson947]

So good to know you and your dear wife are well. Thank the Lord you Mr beautiful garden has been spared. Amazing how wonderful people are when there is a catastrophe.

[@lavatar3562]

Thanks for the update.

[@ScottyClark-j2b]

Prayers for ALL involved!!