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Survived Tornado
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Anonymous Coward
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8/11/2009 8:32 AM | | Re: Survived Tornado | Quote |
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CuriouslyIncognito
User ID: 744304
United States
8/11/2009 8:51 AM
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glad you and yours made it through and safe.
Tornados hold a strange facination for me, althought I have never been directly near or effected by one.
Years ago, I was in Moore OK doing some tornado clean up. I was more than amazed at the power and damage that was done. Entire neighborhoods ground scoured to slabs and even some of those were just gone. Grand piano standing in the middle of a street like it had always naturally been there unharmed and untouched.
Even longer ago than that ( more than I would like to count), I was up on a hill near or in Montgomery AL and watched 4 skinny, but powerful tornadoes dance around eachother and touch down here and there in the (then, fairly small) city and surrounding lands. From the distance I was able to watch from it almost looked like a ballet.
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RememberThis 
Buffered
User ID: 746095
United States
8/11/2009 9:27 AM
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we got our asses slammed last night, with multiple touchdowns. some areas are just devastated. could be a few days for power for a lot of people. i drove to a different city today to get internet and more ice.
i tell ya, shit happens, it is a good idea to be prepared. friends went to the store last night looking for food and all the prepared/easy foods were gone, generators were gone, ice was gone, could not get gas or use an atm. you also provide your own security, something to think about.
having lanterns and chem lights were very nice to have, along with an emergency radio and police scanner. camping gear for cooking is proving handy. a generator would be nice, if you are going to be a few days with out power.
checking email and heading back, enjoy your electricity :) Quoting: malu
whew...glad yer ok my friend
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User ID: 746095
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8/11/2009 9:41 AM
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 malu lives! 
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malu
User ID: 593162
United States
8/11/2009 9:59 AM
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malu lives!
i have been fortunate enough to participate in ; earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, blizzards, lightning strikes, floods, and straight line windstorms.
been electrocuted at least six times, shot in a hunting accident, totaled four cars, trampled by horses and cattle, five concussions, put nails clean through both feet and one hand, nearly pushed off a bridge to certain death, and chased by mobs. won't even get into the drugs/alcohol.
i won't be going anywhere with out a fight ;)
When peaceful revolution becomes impossible, violent revolution becomes inevitable.
"Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking." |
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cosmic yo yo
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:10 AM
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Are you talking about the storm that hit G.H., Fruitport and the west side? I lost my power too. It sucked |
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malu
User ID: 593162
United States
8/18/2009 1:18 AM
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Are you talking about the storm that hit G.H., Fruitport and the west side? I lost my power too. It sucked Quoting: cosmic yo yo
are you in the tri cities? yes i am, my daughter had soccer practice tonight in fruitport, we took a drive around, some areas are still mangled
it was not the worst storm i have been in, but it was pretty bad
gave me a reason to break out a bunch of survival stuff, so i was pretty happy about that :)
When peaceful revolution becomes impossible, violent revolution becomes inevitable.
"Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking." |
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cosmic yo yo
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:22 AM | | Re: Survived Tornado | Quote |
Yes. Did you say You live in G.H? |
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cosmic
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:23 AM | | Re: Survived Tornado | Quote |
I think I might know you. |
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cosmic
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:27 AM | | Re: Survived Tornado | Quote |
In Fruitport the police would not let you in there if you didn't show ID to prove that you lived there. Downed wires, trees down, what a mess |
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malu
User ID: 593162
United States
8/18/2009 1:33 AM
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In Fruitport the police would not let you in there if you didn't show ID to prove that you lived there. Downed wires, trees down, what a mess Quoting: cosmic 699942
yep, it was bad
i bounce back and forth between gh and spring lake, i am at the city beach in gh every weekend, at the one and only volleyball court
that would be funny as hell if you knew me!
When peaceful revolution becomes impossible, violent revolution becomes inevitable.
"Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking." |
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cosmic
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:34 AM | | Re: Survived Tornado | Quote |
In Fruitport the police would not let you in there if you didn't show ID to prove that you lived there. Downed wires, trees down, what a mess
yep, it was bad
i bounce back and forth between gh and spring lake, i am at the city beach in gh every weekend, at the one and only volleyball court
that would be funny as hell if you knew me! Quoting: malu
Do you have one daughter and two sons? |
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cosmic
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:36 AM | | Re: Survived Tornado | Quote |
Were you going to work for the State Police at one time? |
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malu
User ID: 593162
United States
8/18/2009 1:37 AM
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well i have a daughter, for sure, but with my background, two sons would not be out of the question, i just don't know about them, yet,,lol
i just have one darling daughter, and no wives, ever
When peaceful revolution becomes impossible, violent revolution becomes inevitable.
"Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking." |
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malu
User ID: 593162
United States
8/18/2009 1:39 AM
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Were you going to work for the State Police at one time? Quoting: cosmic 699942
nope, i volunteer for the search/rescue team through the sheriffs dept out at the filmore st complex
i have been taking classes for FEMA
i am self employed
When peaceful revolution becomes impossible, violent revolution becomes inevitable.
"Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking." |
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cosmic yo yo
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:40 AM
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well i have a daughter, for sure, but with my background, two sons would not be out of the question, i just don't know about them, yet,,lol
i just have one darling daughter, and no wives, ever Quoting: malu
Ok, then you arn't who I was thinking of. Sorry for the 20 questions. I work in G.H. once a week. |
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cosmic yo yo
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:42 AM
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Were you going to work for the State Police at one time?
nope, i volunteer for the search/rescue team through the sheriffs dept out at the filmore st complex
i have been taking classes for FEMA
i am self employed Quoting: malu
FEMA????????  LOL |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 750954
United States
8/18/2009 1:44 AM | | Re: Survived Tornado | Quote |
Whoop dee doo. Go somewhere that gets hit by hurricanes. Without power for weeks. The gas stations that do open will limit you to $10 per person due to jackasses trying to fill up ten 5 gallon gas cans plus the price per gallon skyrockets. If your out at night you get arrested unless you can provide proof that your going\coming from work. You still have bills to pay yet you dont know exactly when your job is going to be able to open so you can make money to pay said bills. If you can't afford a generator you get to have your windows open and hear your jackass neighbors loud ass generator that sounds like it's going to blow up while your trying to sleep. The only good thing is that we have time to prepare. |
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cosmic yo yo
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:46 AM
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Whoop dee doo. Go somewhere that gets hit by hurricanes. Without power for weeks. The gas stations that do open will limit you to $10 per person due to jackasses trying to fill up ten 5 gallon gas cans plus the price per gallon skyrockets. If your out at night you get arrested unless you can provide proof that your going\coming from work. You still have bills to pay yet you dont know exactly when your job is going to be able to open so you can make money to pay said bills. If you can't afford a generator you get to have your windows open and hear your jackass neighbors loud ass generator that sounds like it's going to blow up while your trying to sleep. The only good thing is that we have time to prepare. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 750954
 OUCH..Never been through a hurricane and hope never to be in one. That must have sucked. |
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malu
User ID: 593162
United States
8/18/2009 1:47 AM
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been in hurricanes, they are definitely cool. but yeah, you guys suffer for a long time, then again, have you ever lived through winter?
talk about slow death,,lol
yeah FEMA, they need first responders, volunteer plus some free gear. it is much easier to negotiate lifes little bumps from the inside, as opposed to being on the outside
you get info and access a whole lot quicker
When peaceful revolution becomes impossible, violent revolution becomes inevitable.
"Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking." |
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cosmic yo yo
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:50 AM
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been in hurricanes, they are definitely cool. but yeah, you guys suffer for a long time, then again, have you ever lived through winter?
talk about slow death,,lol
yeah FEMA, they need first responders, volunteer plus some free gear. it is much easier to negotiate lifes little bumps from the inside, as opposed to being on the outside
you get info and access a whole lot quicker Quoting: malu
Just kiddin about FEMA. Sounds cool what you do. Hopefully life won't throw any more litte bumps any time soon. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 750954
United States
8/18/2009 1:52 AM | | Re: Survived Tornado | Quote |
I've never been in a winter storm but I would like too. I've lived down south my whole life the only time I went up north was to philly and we left the day before a storm was coming through. |
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cosmic yo yo
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:53 AM
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Winter SUCKS...I hate it. Like to look at the snow and sometimes even shovel it. Just hate to drive on icy roads.  |
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cosmic yo yo
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 1:55 AM
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I've never been in a winter storm but I would like too. I've lived down south my whole life the only time I went up north was to philly and we left the day before a storm was coming through. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 750954
Gotta go down a snow hill on a tube. It's the greatest. |
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malu
User ID: 593162
United States
8/18/2009 1:57 AM
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I've never been in a winter storm but I would like too. I've lived down south my whole life the only time I went up north was to philly and we left the day before a storm was coming through. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 750954
well on a sunny day, i go to the beach to sit on the icebergs
done a lot of winter camping, no bugs, a little cold though, and if you freeze to death while you are sleeping, well, you just don't wake up
we are starting to get some pretty hard snow storms again, like when i was a kid, nothing like a few feet of snow to start your day, when we lose power that time of year, it can get pretty dangerous
When peaceful revolution becomes impossible, violent revolution becomes inevitable.
"Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking." |
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malu
User ID: 593162
United States
8/18/2009 1:59 AM
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I've never been in a winter storm but I would like too. I've lived down south my whole life the only time I went up north was to philly and we left the day before a storm was coming through.
Gotta go down a snow hill on a tube. It's the greatest. Quoting: cosmic yo yo
trees can be a bitch,, lol. snowboarding,snowshoing, cross country skiing all are pretty fun too, and night hikes, even screwing around on the icebergs
all in all though, winter sucks
When peaceful revolution becomes impossible, violent revolution becomes inevitable.
"Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking." |
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cosmic yo yo
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 2:03 AM
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I've never been in a winter storm but I would like too. I've lived down south my whole life the only time I went up north was to philly and we left the day before a storm was coming through.
well on a sunny day, i go to the beach to sit on the icebergs
done a lot of winter camping, no bugs, a little cold though, and if you freeze to death while you are sleeping, well, you just don't wake up
we are starting to get some pretty hard snow storms again, like when i was a kid, nothing like a few feet of snow to start your day, when we lose power that time of year, it can get pretty dangerous Quoting: malu
Sit on the icebergs??? thrill seeking personality. lol Never hit a tree on a tube, however hit one on a dirt bike. Never got back on one again.
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malu
User ID: 593162
United States
8/18/2009 2:06 AM
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I've never been in a winter storm but I would like too. I've lived down south my whole life the only time I went up north was to philly and we left the day before a storm was coming through.
well on a sunny day, i go to the beach to sit on the icebergs
done a lot of winter camping, no bugs, a little cold though, and if you freeze to death while you are sleeping, well, you just don't wake up
we are starting to get some pretty hard snow storms again, like when i was a kid, nothing like a few feet of snow to start your day, when we lose power that time of year, it can get pretty dangerous
Sit on the icebergs??? thrill seeking personality. Quoting: cosmic yo yo
they aren't going anywhere, they are stuck in the sand and frozen
although i have gone off them twice, into the water, that really sucked. but i had it coming, youth was to blame
it is really nice and quiet out there that time of year :)
When peaceful revolution becomes impossible, violent revolution becomes inevitable.
"Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking." |
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malu
User ID: 593162
United States
8/18/2009 2:08 AM
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I've never been in a winter storm but I would like too. I've lived down south my whole life the only time I went up north was to philly and we left the day before a storm was coming through.
well on a sunny day, i go to the beach to sit on the icebergs
done a lot of winter camping, no bugs, a little cold though, and if you freeze to death while you are sleeping, well, you just don't wake up
we are starting to get some pretty hard snow storms again, like when i was a kid, nothing like a few feet of snow to start your day, when we lose power that time of year, it can get pretty dangerous
Sit on the icebergs??? thrill seeking personality. lol Never hit a tree on a tube, however hit one on a dirt bike. Never got back on one again. Quoting: cosmic yo yo
there ya go, i have never been on a dirt bike
those are dangerous! lol
When peaceful revolution becomes impossible, violent revolution becomes inevitable.
"Hard pressed on my right. My center is yielding. Impossible to maneuver. Situation excellent. I am attacking." |
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cosmic yo yo
User ID: 699942
United States
8/18/2009 2:13 AM
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dangerious, true, but FUN. Good night gotta work in the morning. Can't help but be a night person. If the world only opperated at night, I would be all set....... |
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