We were hit with two devastating storms this week (Wednesday and Friday). Almost a half million homes are without power, including mine. Thursday it was about 100 degrees. Our airport roof partially collapsed and flew onto Highway 70. Trucks were blown off of roadways. Our govenor declared a state of emergency and the national guard is here. All the major traffic lights are out. Stores and gas stations are finally getting back up and running.Me, my son and our iguana have been living like refugees trying to find a place to rest. Last night was so cold (for the iguana, not us) that we had to wrap him in blankets and try to warm him by candle light! Fortunately I was able to find a place for the iguana-he has to have special lighting and heating.
This sucks. But we were so lucky that it didn't turn into a huge tornado. There were some small twisters spotted in the area. But we're alive! Life rules! Yay for living!!
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glad to hear you're safe and well

Damn... ...I was just the other day wishing we could have a huge storm here in southern Cali for a few days. I may have to rethink that wish...lol

Glad the iguana is safe...both of them..lol

Thanks guys! Thank you so much!

I feel kinda wimpy complaining about it after all the true devastation of Katrina and the tsunamis and eartquakes and all the people living in the variuos war zones of the world, but this was the scariest thing I've ever gone through. Mainly because it was so hard to comfort my screaming son when i was just as frightened as him. He just kept screaming "Mom, let's just get out if here! Let's just leave!" I knew there was really nothing I could do and nowhere to go. We don't even have a basement to run to! He watched the gigantic trees in our yard and in our neighbor's come uprooted and crash to the ground!! We just felt so small and so helpless!

Again, thank you! And thank GOD!!
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Terilicious said:

Poor little guy...

Byron said:

He was so scared! I have hime here with me at work. My job (local radio) is running on generators! He said it felt like the end of the world!
[Edited 7/22/06 14:14pm]

I was listening to NPR today and I was wondering if we had any orgers effected by that storm.
Thanks for posting and letting us know you are alright.

bloody hell!
teri

is the arch still standing?

ZombieKitten said:

Yes!! But barely. Right now there seem to be a lot of reprecussions being played out. Sink holes and water main ruptures are popping up all over the place! Some people are being told to boil their water----but most have NO POWER! The national guard was giving out FANS to people with NO POWER!!! Go figure! We'll pull through. We're actually very lucky. I'm just so tired, mentally and physically! Thanks ZombieKitten!

shanti0608 said:

Terilicious said:

Must really suck to have no power during this heat.. Sending you cool thoughts..

Sending out a for you, your son and the iguana .

Thanks Shanti and nurse!!

Luckily it cooled off last night and today. My power SHOULD be back on on Monday.

Thanks guys. I'm sitting here at work even though I was done 3 hours ago because I don't really have anywhere to go right now!!!

Oh, Miss Lady. I am so happy to hear that you and your baby boy are alright!

I know it's not as severe as what a lot people on the planet have been going through recently, but it's still a devestating experience to shake you to the core of reality and the root of your priorities. I went through a small hurricane before and your situation sounds similar to what I experienced. In short it IS very unsettling, and once experienced, you would never wish the situation on anyone, even your worst enemies! Mother Nature when raging mad is nothing to play around with, that's for darned sure.

Keep your head up, Mama.

I'm glad you, your son and your iguana are ok Teri! That sounds scary.

Take care!!!!! I'm sure it was very frightening. I hope you have family around to help.


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MIGUELGOMEZ said:

Thanks Ottensen (you hit it right on the head. your post made me cry a bit)

Hey Krystal!

Miguel: They don't have power either Thanks hun

Terilicious said:

I'm saying a prayer for you and yours. Hang in there!!


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