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Post by rickygonzalez on Dec 27, 2015 0:00:55 GMT -5
Please send good thoughts to the folks in Dallas. They have had some horrific tornadoes tonight. Unfortunately there have been fatalities... I live in fort worth, Texas which is to the west. Me and my family are ok. I do know some folks affected by these storms.... I'm in shock at the moment. So very sad this close to the holidays....
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Post by Jan and Shah on Dec 27, 2015 3:17:09 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear that there have been fatalities. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Dallas.
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Post by biteybird on Dec 27, 2015 3:52:15 GMT -5
Hi Ricky, sorry to hear this. We've had bushfires here, but luckily no loss of life (just 100 homes destroyed). This was on Christmas Day. I'm glad you are OK and hope the people you know can get back on their feet all right.
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Post by easttex on Dec 27, 2015 5:25:07 GMT -5
We have some possible tornadoes in today's forecast, also, about 175 miles east of Dallas. I grew up in earthquake country (California), lived through hurricanes on the eastern US coast, and lived at the base of an active volcano in Antarctica, but nothing scares me like tornadoes. One touched down about a mile from my house a couple years ago, and it really tore up the place. Basements are not standard here.
More weird Texas weather: a blizzard in Lubbock today.
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Post by rickygonzalez on Dec 27, 2015 10:18:40 GMT -5
Easttex, be safe today... have seen some horrible pictures this morning, of the damage left behind. Thank you for the thoughts and prayers.
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Post by easttex on Dec 27, 2015 18:35:59 GMT -5
Thanks, Ricky. After many adjustments to the forecast today, the storms have begun. Of course I don't expect to be hit, but we have prepared, sort of.  |
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Post by easttex on Dec 27, 2015 19:29:45 GMT -5
It's a warning now. We've been told to take shelter immediately in this area, so we're all in the gun safe room. The severe storm is expected to pass through by about 6:45. Creepy.
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Post by rickygonzalez on Dec 27, 2015 19:54:09 GMT -5
You ok?
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 27, 2015 23:44:32 GMT -5
Praying for everyone. Easttex, please check in when you can. |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Dec 28, 2015 0:52:35 GMT -5
Easttex are you okay? Have seen the film footage on the news tonight - absolutely unbelievable. What the heck is going on with the weather around the world - tornadoes in Texas, floods in the UK and bushfires in Australia.
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 28, 2015 1:00:44 GMT -5
Easttex, I'm worried and really praying for you.......
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Post by easttex on Dec 28, 2015 4:54:12 GMT -5
We're fine here. In all the hubbub I forgot to come back with an update. Our time in the gun safe room passed uneventfully. Poor Wanda was so afraid of the thunder and lightning that she just cowered. Peppy was a little vocal, and both birds were a little confused. A young chocolate lab arrived on our doorstep a couple days ago, and she has way too much energy for such a confined space, but we managed. That's the first time I've had to really take shelter from a tornado, and it was good to go through the process. I'll know better what to do if there is a next time. Thanks for the concern! |
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Post by msdani1981 on Dec 28, 2015 8:53:05 GMT -5
Yay!!! Thank you, I'm so glad you're safe! |
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Post by aaron on Dec 28, 2015 10:00:56 GMT -5
This is really scary stuff. I'm really happy to hear that everyone here is safe...
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Post by julianna on Dec 28, 2015 13:53:04 GMT -5
Holy smokes... I missed all of this. I am so very thankful that you are all okay. The weather really is weird. We are having El Nino winter this year. The other day the winds were horrific and blew apart two of my neighbours sheds. The big metal one is still sitting in my driveway. There is hardly any snow and by now we should be shovelling like crazy. Usually the El Nino brings us a warm winter and so far .... it is.
When so much of the world has drought, hurricanes, tornados etc... I will remember and never complain about the snow. Snow melts. It is wonderful to live here.
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