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VERY cute picture of the fur kids. Susan glad you're ok up your way. We dodged a bullet last night, The worst of the storm hit here after midnight, but it had weakened considerably since things had kinda cooled down a bit. We had a record high of 81 yesterday and if the storms had been moving any faster it would have been bad. My heart goes out to all in Kentucky, Arkansas, and Tn, especially those areas hardest hit. Glad to here all are safe.
LOL! I do wash the dogs in the tub and believe it or not they like it. Jodi the aussie was the first one in so she could spread out and take up all of the tub. :rolleyes: Kali made her move and she jumped in thinking it was a fun game. At least we had entertainment in our *safe* room. :D
Sundial and i have been emailing eachother a bit and I thought I should share my last email cause it adds a little hummor to this sever storm post.
And by the way sundial those doggies of your are sooooooo cute! My gosh did they bring a smile to my face when I saw that picture! Both are my favorite breeds too. Grew up with both. Sugar and skyla were there names! ok here is what i wrote sundial.
I am glad things are calm today.
Funny story- My brother lives in Mississippi. So he was in on your storms yesterday too. Well he's weather radio went off at he's office so he called my sister in law and told her to get the boys (3) and get in the bathroom! Well after a while everything calmed down. But my brother forgot to call my sister in law back. So he calls her after about a half an hour. She was going nuts! There are no windows in the bathroom so she could not tell what was going on outside and the boys were in there farting and laughing! She was a bit mad at my brother for forgetting about them! I thought it was very funny. I needed a good laugh!
I'm re-reading your story and I can't help but laugh!! http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0194.gif http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/mad/mad0012.gif http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/happy/happy0188.gif
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Look at the damage at Union University. Look at the reader submitted photos.
Union is an outstanding Southern Baptist school on a beautiful new campus north of Jackson (1 hr NW of Memphis).
This is the second major tornado to hit Jackson in the last five years. The last time, the city learned that:
- after all the hype, and
- after all the politician's promises
- no one really helps...
I know I'm cynical, but I hate to see politicians capitalize on misery...
The tornado that hit Jackson the first time also hit my husband's place of business out near Pringles Park. (We were living in Fayette County at the time.) The roof was torn off and most of the inventory was destroyed. And then it was almost 24/7 for about 3 weeks working to get it put back together.
I think they escaped this one, but Jackson lost some historic buildings during the last one. And you're right, Union was a beautiful campus--but town has reached it now, so it's no longer "north". :)
Karen
You're right! My dad is part of the Baptist mobile disaster team and it's the grassroots organizations that get it done--not the government.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
Ironic...after a tornado hit Evansville a couple years ago killing 20+ residents, folks calling the City and the Red Cross to volunteer were referred to our church for assignment and mobilization.
Yes, in Atkins, AR, the local news said to take stuff to First Baptist--but they did say call the Red Cross to donate money.
Karen
Evansville, IN? I was born there :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
Ditto!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
And it seems that all thatwas talked about on the news yesterday was super tuesday super tuesday! Oh and little about the weather.
I couldn't agree more. Having lived through two major Gulf coast hurricanes, I can attest that after most storms, you need to be able to take care of your family and yourself because you're essentially on your own.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
I think people want to help communities after the disaster. What they don't realize is how long it takes to recover.
My dad went to NOLA on 3 accounts after hurricane Katrina to help with food preparation and distribution. He said even after the third visit, which was about 4 months after the hurricane, there was still so much debris and damaged homes. People were walking daily with buckets to the nearest source of water to gather it for a days worth of bath water and cooking. :(
Ironic...we moved to Evansville from Memphis!Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrea