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Pointsevenout??

keni 13 years ago
Has anyone heard from him? I know we have more in the state, but he's first to pop in my mind.

I'm worried about him and Mother.. :(
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DetroitTokyo 13 years ago said:

It looks like the last time he posted was 3 days ago. I do hope they are alright!

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sparow64 13 years ago said:

He could be without power and / or internet. Some of the counties here in TN are expected to be without power for up to 2 weeks!! He lives in Athens, according to the profile, which is halfway between Nashville and Birmingham on 65...they could have been hard hit! Hope they are ok.

Is everyone ok in your family Keni? Did you have much damage?

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keni 13 years ago said:

The town I call home was totally destroyed. My family is all okay. Friends, however, aren't. We are not even out of power but 5 miles away, the town is devastated.

Athens is up near Huntsville, yes, and I have family up there, too. I hope he is okay.

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wynnebaer 13 years ago said:

So sorry to hear that, Keni.....Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and yours.

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sparow64 13 years ago said:

It's been devastating all over. And it is so strange how there can be no damage in one place, and 2 streets over either direction is totally destroyed! We were very lucky, but there was devastation all around. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

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pleclare 13 years ago said:

Prayers for everyone in the tornado ravaged areas....

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frankieanne 13 years ago said:

Sorry to hear about your town and friends, Keni. I've seen some pictures and they are mind boggling. I hope PSO and Mother are OK.

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DetroitTokyo 13 years ago said:

Thoughts with you, your family & friends Keni! Also with PSO & his mom!!

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frankieanne 13 years ago said:

I did a news search on Yahoo and found this article about Athens
http://blog.al.com/breaking/2011/04/athens_has_been_an_oasis_for_h.html
It doesn't sound too bad there (from the article anyway), so hopefully they are OK.

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pointsevenout 13 years ago said:

That story indeed does put a cheery spin on the situation here. We are fortunate to never have lost power. Our telephone company just now got the lines back up, so I can check-in on-line. We lost one local television station and the radio station I listen to.
Haven't been out of the house for two days. Town is being flooded with outsiders buying up all the food and gas in sight.
Hundreds of power lines down and most of the high tension power delivery towers coming from the nuclear power plant are all crumpled up. That's the main reason for so many areas without power. Apparently Athens gets their power from a different source, although there are spotty areas in Athens without power.
We had three rounds of tornadoes come through Wednesday where everyone ran to the tornado shelters. We missed the first one at 5am. I had stayed up until 3am listening to the reports when sleep overcame me and I woke in the middle of a pre-dawn storm. I got dressed but that's all we could do. There was no getting out into the middle of the gale trying to get to the storm shelter. We were fortunate and the beast passed by us, although I was afraid we were casualties.
Second round came through just before lunch. We beat feet to the shelter and arrived before anyone else, but not by long. Eyes cast into the sky not more than a half mile to our west, was a cloud rotating more than I have ever seen before. It stayed up in the sky and we spent 2 hours in the bunker.
Afternoon break gave me time to prepare lunch but for the life of me I can't remember what I made.
Third round came about 4pm. There was a cloud that was going to miss us to the east and another cloud that was going to miss us to the west and a third cloud that looked like it had our address. There was a lot of rain in front of it and not approximated to come through for about 45 minutes and I wasn't going to play the part of drowned rat getting to the shelter. So we went early. About 5 minutes after settling in the shelter the tornado siren sounded. A couple minutes later, folks started showing up. Dogs and kids and grownups, barking and jumping up and down in an ever-growing puddle in the shelter. Most grown-ups had their own phones and radios. The noise was deafening.
There was a good half hour before the storm was due and stuff started falling from the sky. I believe it was a debris cloud. Pieces of roof tile first. Then insulation and plastic bits and foam bits.
We never did see the first tornado on the ground but it was too close for me.

I have a full tank of gas which was fortuitous for us. Filled all the bottles I have, with koolaid, just in case of a water shortage. We are under a dusk till dawn curfew for the county. Might venture out come Monday to see how bare the stores are. Will be needing milk, potatoes, onions, celery and stuff like that soon. I'm about ready to make some loaves of bread.

Apparently you'll have to put up with me for a while longer.

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keni 13 years ago said:

just got the notice that you replied...

and I was very happy to see it

I glanced your reply, but it's too new and too close, still.. I'll read it after the weekend. It's gonna be a horrible weekend. So much to do. So much to clean and so many to shelter and say good bye to...

God Bless.... no state should ever lose 200 people in one set of storms. These are our people... it burns with sadness and sorrow.

I'm glad you and yours are okay... I don't speak about personal stuff, and I'm rarely emotional... especially "on line".... been called Ice Queen, and worse..

but, that's far from who I really am... I will not turn mushy and bring out the rainbows and tissues for tears.... I will just say, I am VERY glad you replied, sir.

Thank you, too, to all who took time to answer.

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pleclare 13 years ago said:

Keni,you are in my thoughts...

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frankieanne 13 years ago said:

So glad to hear from you, PSO. I'd really miss your pictures and those John Deere plates. :) Glad you are still with us and have power and a phone line.
So sorry about your news, Keni. I can't imagine what you are going through. The pictures are bad enough but to be there first hand... I wish you the best of luck in dealing with it all.
Just saw a commercial for the Red Cross requesting relief for Japan. It seems we have something much more closer to home to deal with right now.

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notyourmomma 13 years ago said:

I'm so happy to know that you have survived the terror of the past week. I'm saddened that this destruction has hit so close to you both. This is truly a horrific tragedy and my heart aches over the loss of life, home and haven. I pray for swift assistance for your area.

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sparow64 13 years ago said:

I live in East TN, and a guy that works with my boyfriend found a light bill from somewhere in Alabama in the debris in his yard!

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gkwillow 13 years ago said:

I almost feel guilty posting recipes and going about my "normal" day when it's so "not-normal" for so many people...

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NPMarie 13 years ago said:

Prayers to all affected by this devastation...Yes, Frankieanne, we have something MUCH closer to home to take care of now.....

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keni 13 years ago said:

Don't, Willow... I spent from 6am this morning delivering food, cooking food and comforting as best as I can while the men in my life worked their asses off, physically.... but, I came home and dug up some dinner for all of us, too. And posted it. :) Life has to go on as close to normal as possible... as long as it's not out of oblivion, rather just out of survival.

Again... thanks to all who are posting and offering support. I feel better after being out there and DOING something! Support has been phenomenal.

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pleclare 13 years ago said:

Keni,I applaud you...You have a marvelous attitude. Can't imagine since I am in an area not hit normally from that kind of devestation.

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keni 13 years ago said:

Thanks, pleclare... don't misunderstand... my heart is just in shreds, but, we are tough and we are survivors around here... my family and I are lucky enough to be in positions to be able to help in some ways, so that's all we can do, right now.

I will continue cooking and posting...but, my grocery supply might be a bit limited for a while... so, I will gladly adjust, where needed. No complaints, here.

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pointsevenout 13 years ago said:

Internet and telephone were off again today. Expect my posts to be spotty for the near future. No gas anywhere close to us. Hoping there's food on the shelves Monday when we make a run into town for some staples. Water seems to be OK so far but that could change.

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pointsevenout 13 years ago said:

We're out of milk and mother isn't having any of that powdered stuff, so an early trip into town is in the offing.
The store we frequent seems to be fully charged and all electronic readers working. Only trouble now is our source of gas.

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Good4U 13 years ago said:

Just noticed this discussion...My deepest thoughts and Prayers for all!
I have been watching the news and feeling so very sad for the people, their families and terrible distruction!
Keep strong my friends thinking of you-)

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essentialingredients 13 years ago said:

Have been away for a few days, but saw the activity on this thread and I wanted to tell you, Points, how glad I am that you & your mother (aka - bread monkey) are OK.
Keni, Glad you are OK also, wish the same could be said for everyone in your area. We know in MO just how devastating tornadoes can be and my heart goes out to everyone affected. Best wishes for you both and to your communities as a whole.

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pointsevenout 13 years ago said:

About seven miles south of us an entire mobile home park was swept away. Nobody killed. Found a church which was a donation point for clothing. We gave coats and jackets and blankets and woman's garments. It's going to get a tad chilly for the next few days at night. Did not get to see the destroyed area but there were huge trees snapped in half about 10 foot up in spotty locations as we drove. The local high school is running a huge rotisserie barbeque for the relief workers and anyone with needs.
Tough to imagine how close we were to receiving the ravaging weather.

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