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Post by puffy on Feb 24, 2016 18:41:04 GMT -5
This has been such a stressful day that at times I couldn't relax enough to even smoke my pipe. Tornados were all around me.We were under a watch then a warning.I thought about that old saying...Grab your arse and kiss the world goodbye...I don't know if we were blessed or just plain lucky but the tornados held off until they got past me before they hit.There's some trees and power polls down from wind and a few thousand homes without power.The good news is that me and my family and my neighbors are ok.My home is intact.Folks I don't get scared very much.Some folks take that to mean I don't care.These darn tornados though sneak up on you from out of nowhere.They scare the heck out of me .If you don't get them in your area consider yourself lucky.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 24, 2016 19:07:32 GMT -5
Larry I"m very glad you and wife are safe.
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Post by puffadder on Feb 24, 2016 19:21:26 GMT -5
I was wondering how everyone around the country made out. We've only had one small one in this area years ago, but I'll never forget the destruction done in just a couple minutes. Glad you're safe and sound.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2016 20:37:31 GMT -5
Glad you made it through it, I had one drop down only about 25 or so yards from me just last month and before I knew it, it was gone, crossed the road and took out several homes here. My guardian Angel was certainly sitting on my shoulder that day.
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Post by sparks on Feb 24, 2016 20:38:22 GMT -5
Larry, glad to hear you guys are safe and sound. I used to always say it when I lived in Buffalo, I'll take 5 feet of snow over a hurricane, tornado, earthquake or a flood.
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Post by just ol ed on Feb 24, 2016 22:20:46 GMT -5
according to TV News, Weather Chanel, newspapers, so far all the deaths been in the deep south. John "papipeguy" winters in FL; he'll probably be at the Chatzy chats soon (as will I). Adding my bests to any/all involved.
Ed Duncan, Batavia, NY
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Post by stvalentine on Feb 25, 2016 7:52:55 GMT -5
Thank god that tornados are very, very rare here in Germany. Last weekend my basement got flooded and I need to pump out the water every day until it will be reconstructed and sealed in a month or two. I keep complaining about it but I see that there is a LOT worse that could happen to your home.  |
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Post by papipeguy on Feb 25, 2016 11:55:15 GMT -5
We had 2 more tornados roll through here yesterday just 25 miles north of us. That makes 5 since we've been here. The locals tell us that this never happens. Lucky us.
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Post by charl on Feb 26, 2016 6:09:33 GMT -5
That's bad! Glad you and the family is OK.
Stvalentine, that flooded basement must be a real pain in the butt!
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Post by ladybriarpipes on Feb 26, 2016 10:36:16 GMT -5
Glad to hear you are okay, Larry.
Tornado's are pretty much a way of life here for just about half the year. Every thunderstorm seems to have the ability to drop one on top of you. It's not quite as bad as OKC or parts of Western Kansas and Nebraska, but still pretty scary. We stay prepared and always watch Fox 4 to see where exactly the storm is headed.
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Post by qmechanics on Sept 9, 2018 3:46:27 GMT -5
I am glad to hear everyone is ok. I am from Kansas and understand how troubling Tornados can be.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 9, 2018 4:57:15 GMT -5
Take a look at the date, qmechanics...2016. However, you are still gonna be on time. (Biblical quote). We have several that is right several as in 4 right now...tropical storms that are going to turn into hurricanes very shortly. North Carolina and Va. better get ready as quick as you can. These TS's are supposed to turn into cat 4 storms due to the water temps in the Atlantic and Gulf.
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Post by monbla256 on Sept 9, 2018 13:46:05 GMT -5
Living at the bottom of tornado alley every late summer early fall we have watch out for them. I've been through 6 in my life and they are no fun !  |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 9, 2018 15:06:06 GMT -5
I have been clipped by several, and I must say that I have an immense dislike for them.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 9, 2018 15:12:58 GMT -5
Watched them across the street from me during hurricane Andrew...tore up one side of the street, but not the other...got back inside when I saw the window glass bowing back and forth.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 9, 2018 15:31:43 GMT -5
They sound scary. I'm glad I've never been in one.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 9, 2018 16:19:52 GMT -5
They sound scary. I'm glad I've never been in one. Imagine that you pissed off every Sidhe in the North. Then double it. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 9, 2018 18:12:43 GMT -5
They will make you crap your pants.
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Post by AJ on Sept 9, 2018 18:48:52 GMT -5
They will make you crap your pants. Knowing you as well as I do I would think you’d welcome that.  |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 9, 2018 18:58:52 GMT -5
You really got me one that one....back at ya.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2018 19:51:37 GMT -5
Tornadoes during the day unnerve me but, tornadoes at night..........well, lets just say I don't sleep and just wait for the roar.
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Post by qmechanics on Sept 9, 2018 20:59:53 GMT -5
Take a look at the date, qmechanics...2016. However, you are still gonna be on time. (Biblical quote). We have several that is right several as in 4 right now...tropical storms that are going to turn into hurricanes very shortly. North Carolina and Va. better get ready as quick as you can. These TS's are supposed to turn into cat 4 storms due to the water temps in the Atlantic and Gulf. Though based on a past event, I posted as I did due to my empathy for those caught in terrible weather situations.Being from Florida and Kansas, I can truly understand. So yes I was aware of the date. As I am reading through past threads,if the thread interests me or I think it might be of interest to others, I reply;Cuts down on redundant threads. In other words, most times,I only reply to posts that are relatively timeless and of interest not birthdays etc. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 9, 2018 21:01:25 GMT -5
Glad you did, and I will mind my own business and just read...thanks for your reply.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2018 21:04:36 GMT -5
Just hope the hurricane headed my way ends up going out to sea. Even though I’m much more inland, we always get serious flooding. I’m keeping my eyes on this storm!!
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Post by qmechanics on Sept 9, 2018 21:06:12 GMT -5
Glad you did, and I will mind my own business and just read...thanks for your reply. Hi No problem and thank you for your concern.... If you think I am in the wrong,mistaken, unaware or ____, please let me know. Typically I am not easily offended and appreciate an upfront though thoughtful response. You stepped up to the plate and delivered both. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2018 22:57:38 GMT -5
Oh! And the answer to your question, "There must be some kind of way outta here"
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Post by kxg on Sept 9, 2018 23:06:29 GMT -5
It always interests me what sort of weather frightens people. I've lived in western Kansas all my life and our typical response to a tornado warning is to grab a camera and head to the yard to get a picture or video. We head to the basement when we see the tornado. On the other hand, earthquakes and hurricanes scare the crap out of me.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 9, 2018 23:58:40 GMT -5
It always interests me what sort of weather frightens people. I've lived in western Kansas all my life and our typical response to a tornado warning is to grab a camera and head to the yard to get a picture or video. We head to the basement when we see the tornado. On the other hand, earthquakes and hurricanes scare the crap out of me. Lightning is the problem here. My home has been struck four times in 20 years with crippling damage. I have seen it come out of the walls inside the house. Fortunately, I am still here. Sorry about your tornado problem. Glad you came through ok. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 10, 2018 4:02:14 GMT -5
It always interests me what sort of weather frightens people. I've lived in western Kansas all my life and our typical response to a tornado warning is to grab a camera and head to the yard to get a picture or video. We head to the basement when we see the tornado. On the other hand, earthquakes and hurricanes scare the crap out of me. Lightning is the problem here. My home has been struck four times in 20 years with crippling damage. I have seen it come out of the walls inside the house. Fortunately, I am still here. Sorry about your tornado problem. Glad you came through ok. Jeepers, that would be scary. Glad you've stayed on the right side of it. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 10, 2018 4:07:19 GMT -5
Take a look at the date, qmechanics...2016. However, you are still gonna be on time. (Biblical quote). We have several that is right several as in 4 right now...tropical storms that are going to turn into hurricanes very shortly. North Carolina and Va. better get ready as quick as you can. These TS's are supposed to turn into cat 4 storms due to the water temps in the Atlantic and Gulf. Though based on a past event, I posted as I did due to my empathy for those caught in terrible weather situations.Being from Florida and Kansas, I can truly understand. So yes I was aware of the date. As I am reading through past threads,if the thread interests me or I think it might be of interest to others, I reply;Cuts down on redundant threads. In other words, most times,I only reply to posts that are relatively timeless and of interest not birthdays etc. You'll get mixed opinions on this. On the one hand, it helps bring up topics that have already been discussed so we don't have repeating threads. On the other hand, I don't mind topics being covered again because even the contributors the first time around may have changed their view or would reply differently, and you're giving them a chance to do so. On the other hand (if you have 3 hands), some threads are better left in the past. On the other hand, there are 4 fingers and a thumb. |
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