Whew... close one tonight.

Wed Jun 11, 2003 5:46 am

I wasn't able to get online tonight... well actually I wasn't able to do too much sitting in the basement with my wife, 13 week old, 2 cats, and beagle with the power out .

I drove home at 5:30 pm and as I got near the house I heard an odd siren sound getting louder and approaching from the southwest of town.

I have been in this area (central IL) for over 20 years (off and on) and my town has been hit several times... but I have never said "oh shit, get downstaitrs" like I did tonight. Just as I came in and told my wife to get George (my newborn) downstairs.. the towns tornado siren went off.

Well, luckily all is well. But I heard that some buildings got destroyed. I am going to drive out and see.

Wed Jun 11, 2003 7:21 am

wow. glad to hear all is ok.

Wed Jun 11, 2003 8:45 am

Grats on the brat Sannop

Glad to hear you all came through safely and without loss. I would rather take the hurricane risk down here than the tornado risk up there... Hope all continues to go well for you throughout "the season".

Wed Jun 11, 2003 10:05 am

I believe it's hurricane season over here...I hope I don't get to see one. anyway very glad to hear that you and the family are ok and no damge to your property

Wed Jun 11, 2003 12:10 pm

Thanks guys. No severe damage in town... but a path of trees knockdown.

We are lucky... a nearby town still hasn't gotten power back. Best Buy, Lowe's are all closed, But Home Depot is running on a generator.

I moved back to IL form Orlando 3 years ago. 9 years in that area.... yep I remember Hurricane seasons.

Wed Jun 11, 2003 2:32 pm

cool residue.. it has night vision forums...

Wed Jun 11, 2003 3:02 pm

I will trade you SARS for Tornados...just kidding.

Glad to hear that everyone is OK. Continued safety...