Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 After a harrowing night, I've checked emails and now I'm going to bed! Ifyou look at the radar shots of Hurricane (Tropical Storm last night) Frances from last night, the little star in the middle is US! GRRRRR We just got power back this morning but allof the schools are closed and probably will be for a while. Most of the rural roads are washed out with 8-10 inches of rain just last night and steady falling still today. It's a mess. We were (uh huh WERE) the proud owners of the largest eucalyptus tree in the county. Until last night. The top twisted out of it and THANKFULLY just landed between our house and the neighbors and missed all of the wires, etc. Other than being a little chicken, we're all ok. I'll let you know more after I've been home with for a week or so. The day care center is closed as well and it's about 25 miles from here in another county. I think they said 80 school systems are closed in Georgia. Now to prepare for Ivan who is slated to hit around Panama City, FL and come straight through here like Frances did. Geesh. So far. Subject to change every 30 minutes or so and that's what makes it so frustrating. Ronnie went this morning to help a neighbor cut up 3 tree that fell on his house and then, would you believe, profit is the bottom line........ Napa is sending him to pick up some orders from Atlanta. He'll be on I-75 and the trip north won't be bad but it'll be hours getting home coming south with everyone going home to Florida! It's too dangerous for him to take the back roads and miss the traffic so he'll be sitting and creeping! Some people............ Here's some pics of the tree (I was inside taking them... I ain't stupid!) and you can see where the middle section was "twisted" out. Strange! And a blessing that it landed right at the bottom of the tree and missed both houses. It's right outside my bedroom window. OK goodnight everyone! Christy Answer questions, earn points and buy cool things. Easy!http://www.sixquestions.com/ImAFriend.asp?me=57845 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Oh Cuz.....I'm so glad you're ok....I was really worried about y'all....That beautiful tree....What a terrible shame, but at least it didn't land on the house....The hurricanes down there have really been a terror this year, and more to come....Know you're in our prayers and stay safe with and Ronnie.....Luv ya Whew After a harrowing night, I've checked emails and now I'm going to bed! Ifyou look at the radar shots of Hurricane (Tropical Storm last night) Frances from last night, the little star in the middle is US! GRRRRR We just got power back this morning but allof the schools are closed and probably will be for a while. Most of the rural roads are washed out with 8-10 inches of rain just last night and steady falling still today. It's a mess. We were (uh huh WERE) the proud owners of the largest eucalyptus tree in the county. Until last night. The top twisted out of it and THANKFULLY just landed between our house and the neighbors and missed all of the wires, etc. Other than being a little chicken, we're all ok. I'll let you know more after I've been home with for a week or so. The day care center is closed as well and it's about 25 miles from here in another county. I think they said 80 school systems are closed in Georgia. Now to prepare for Ivan who is slated to hit around Panama City, FL and come straight through here like Frances did. Geesh. So far. Subject to change every 30 minutes or so and that's what makes it so frustrating. Ronnie went this morning to help a neighbor cut up 3 tree that fell on his house and then, would you believe, profit is the bottom line........ Napa is sending him to pick up some orders from Atlanta. He'll be on I-75 and the trip north won't be bad but it'll be hours getting home coming south with everyone going home to Florida! It's too dangerous for him to take the back roads and miss the traffic so he'll be sitting and creeping! Some people............ Here's some pics of the tree (I was inside taking them... I ain't stupid!) and you can see where the middle section was "twisted" out. Strange! And a blessing that it landed right at the bottom of the tree and missed both houses. It's right outside my bedroom window. OK goodnight everyone! Christy Answer questions, earn points and buy cool things. Easy!http://www.sixquestions.com/ImAFriend.asp?me=57845 Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 Oh! I'm glad you're safe! That tree looks like some of ours in the woods after a bad wind or mild tornado! Glad it didn't hit anything! My brother picked a hell of a time to move to Florida! Their electricity is off again, of course, although from what I understand they aren't being hit as bad by Frances as they were by Charly. But it's hard to understand him because the cell service stinks and the other lines are down. Kathy Whew After a harrowing night, I've checked emails and now I'm going to bed! Ifyou look at the radar shots of Hurricane (Tropical Storm last night) Frances from last night, the little star in the middle is US! GRRRRR We just got power back this morning but allof the schools are closed and probably will be for a while. Most of the rural roads are washed out with 8-10 inches of rain just last night and steady falling still today. It's a mess. We were (uh huh WERE) the proud owners of the largest eucalyptus tree in the county. Until last night. The top twisted out of it and THANKFULLY just landed between our house and the neighbors and missed all of the wires, etc. Other than being a little chicken, we're all ok. I'll let you know more after I've been home with for a week or so. The day care center is closed as well and it's about 25 miles from here in another county. I think they said 80 school systems are closed in Georgia. Now to prepare for Ivan who is slated to hit around Panama City, FL and come straight through here like Frances did. Geesh. So far. Subject to change every 30 minutes or so and that's what makes it so frustrating. Ronnie went this morning to help a neighbor cut up 3 tree that fell on his house and then, would you believe, profit is the bottom line........ Napa is sending him to pick up some orders from Atlanta. He'll be on I-75 and the trip north won't be bad but it'll be hours getting home coming south with everyone going home to Florida! It's too dangerous for him to take the back roads and miss the traffic so he'll be sitting and creeping! Some people............ Here's some pics of the tree (I was inside taking them... I ain't stupid!) and you can see where the middle section was "twisted" out. Strange! And a blessing that it landed right at the bottom of the tree and missed both houses. It's right outside my bedroom window. OK goodnight everyone! Christy Answer questions, earn points and buy cool things. Easy!http://www.sixquestions.com/ImAFriend.asp?me=57845 Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 And now we wait for Ivan Whew After a harrowing night, I've checked emails and now I'm going to bed! Ifyou look at the radar shots of Hurricane (Tropical Storm last night) Frances from last night, the little star in the middle is US! GRRRRR We just got power back this morning but allof the schools are closed and probably will be for a while. Most of the rural roads are washed out with 8-10 inches of rain just last night and steady falling still today. It's a mess. We were (uh huh WERE) the proud owners of the largest eucalyptus tree in the county. Until last night. The top twisted out of it and THANKFULLY just landed between our house and the neighbors and missed all of the wires, etc. Other than being a little chicken, we're all ok. I'll let you know more after I've been home with for a week or so. The day care center is closed as well and it's about 25 miles from here in another county. I think they said 80 school systems are closed in Georgia. Now to prepare for Ivan who is slated to hit around Panama City, FL and come straight through here like Frances did. Geesh. So far. Subject to change every 30 minutes or so and that's what makes it so frustrating. Ronnie went this morning to help a neighbor cut up 3 tree that fell on his house and then, would you believe, profit is the bottom line........ Napa is sending him to pick up some orders from Atlanta. He'll be on I-75 and the trip north won't be bad but it'll be hours getting home coming south with everyone going home to Florida! It's too dangerous for him to take the back roads and miss the traffic so he'll be sitting and creeping! Some people............ Here's some pics of the tree (I was inside taking them... I ain't stupid!) and you can see where the middle section was "twisted" out. Strange! And a blessing that it landed right at the bottom of the tree and missed both houses. It's right outside my bedroom window. OK goodnight everyone! Christy Answer questions, earn points and buy cool things. Easy!http://www.sixquestions.com/ImAFriend.asp?me=57845 Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Please visit our website at:http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2004 Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 We weren't evacuating. As a matter of fact, we had thousands of people here in our town from Florida! We're lucky.... our electricity was on this morning. There are several shelters open so everyone has a place to go and my husband is a treuck driver. He drives for Napa on the weekdays but he is "for hire" on the weekends and I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful Walmart has been! They are sending semi-truckloads.... huge trucks.... full of everything from water and food to t-shirts, underwear, shoes and jeans! Loads and loads of stuff! I have a greater respect for Walmart than I did before! That's the stuff Ronnie knows about and hauls.... not even touching on what other major companies are doing so I think the best thing everyone can do is pray for those in need. I have a personal gripe with the Red Cross and all they will accept is money so maybe you could donate to your local Salvation Army or even find the info for a Salvation Army in FL if you want to send money. Or send it to the Red Cross if you must The Salvation Army is down there handing out clothing and blankets, ice, etc. so.... Thanks for asking. We were very lucky and I'm hoping the trend will continue. Ivan has me worried. Whew> > > After a harrowing night, I've checked emails and now I'm going to bed! If> you look at the radar shots of Hurricane (Tropical Storm last night) Frances from last night, the little star in the middle is US! GRRRRR We just got power back this morning but all> of the schools are closed and probably will be for a while. Most of the rural roads are washed out with 8-10 inches of rain just last night and steady falling still today. It's a mess. We were (uh huh WERE) the proud owners of the largest eucalyptus tree in the county. Until last night. The top twisted out of it and THANKFULLY just landed between our house and the neighbors and missed all of the wires, etc.> > Other than being a little chicken, we're all ok. I'll let you know more after I've been home with for a week or so. The day care center is closed as well and it's about 25 miles from here in another county. I think they said 80 school systems are closed in Georgia.> > Now to prepare for Ivan who is slated to hit around Panama City, FL and come straight through here like Frances did. Geesh. So far. Subject to change every 30 minutes or so and that's what makes it so frustrating.> > Ronnie went this morning to help a neighbor cut up 3 tree that fell on his house and then, would you believe, profit is the bottom line........ Napa is sending him to pick up some orders from Atlanta. He'll be on I-75 and the trip north won't be bad but it'll be hours getting home coming south with everyone going home to Florida! It's too dangerous for him to take the back roads and miss the traffic so he'll be sitting and creeping! Some people............> > Here's some pics of the tree (I was inside taking them... I ain't stupid!) and you can see where the middle section was "twisted" out. Strange! And a blessing that it landed right at the bottom of the tree and missed both houses. It's right outside my bedroom window.> > OK goodnight everyone!> > Christy> > Answer questions, earn points and buy cool things. Easy!> http://www.sixquestions.com/ImAFriend.asp?me=57845 > > > > Please visit our website at:> http://ACES_Autoimmune.tripod.com > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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