tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post8048375290123185713..comments2024-03-26T20:25:36.905-05:00Comments on A Brit in Tennessee: Tennessee and Tornados....A Brit in Tennesseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-40081066621359487062009-02-19T14:23:00.000-06:002009-02-19T14:23:00.000-06:00Yeah, I've been in a couple-anxiety provoking- but...Yeah, I've been in a couple-anxiety provoking- but that was in the 70ties - since you're Brittish, I think you won't mind me saying, it's deja vu (and "everyone" in the US pronounces it..., so when you translate it, it would mean: "already you (plural)", instead of "already seen." :)<BR/>"vu" pronounced as in the first syllable of "curious" is how one would pronounce it. <BR/>Aaah languages we never stop learning...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-18070212357884306082009-02-14T13:35:00.000-06:002009-02-14T13:35:00.000-06:00I'm glad to hear you're okay. We had a very severe...I'm glad to hear you're okay. We had a very severe storm, but no tornado, unlike those poor souls in Lone Grove.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05580238510653563817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-25560423067759974232009-02-11T15:29:00.000-06:002009-02-11T15:29:00.000-06:00I remember that 87 storm. Tree came inches from cr...I remember that 87 storm. Tree came inches from crushing my brother's bedroom with him asleep in it.LHAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762107075253162805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-15811950227501442902009-02-11T15:21:00.000-06:002009-02-11T15:21:00.000-06:00That some tree stump! It reminds me of the storm t...That some tree stump! It reminds me of the storm that hit southern England in October 1987. We don't hear much about news in the US. Hope you are safe.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-27577092120592035552009-02-11T14:50:00.000-06:002009-02-11T14:50:00.000-06:00Carol, Thank you for your safe wishes...I hope you...Carol, Thank you for your safe wishes...<BR/>I hope your family is safe also !A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-80520671281705902042009-02-11T14:33:00.000-06:002009-02-11T14:33:00.000-06:00Hope your safe Josephine! I'll say a prayer for as...Hope your safe Josephine! I'll say a prayer for as well as my children.Carol Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749285023748227382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-53314504576782904032009-02-11T14:28:00.000-06:002009-02-11T14:28:00.000-06:00There's no avoiding those things if they want to h...There's no avoiding those things if they want to hit you. They're unpredictable in many ways. I can't emphasize the importance of having a shelter/safe room. Many of my former colleagues had home damage, but luckily, all are safe.LHAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762107075253162805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-66189270844844175492009-02-11T14:24:00.000-06:002009-02-11T14:24:00.000-06:00Limey, I watched on the news last night, and watch...Limey, I watched on the news last night, and watched in horror at the Oklahoma destruction. I suppose the only "real" answer, is get out of the way, because it can hit anywhere, and go all "Willy Nilly "<BR/>Jeez....A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-29579631008667604102009-02-11T14:20:00.000-06:002009-02-11T14:20:00.000-06:00Betsy and George :Yes, we're " Batting down the ha...Betsy and George :<BR/>Yes, we're " Batting down the hatches", here in Middle Tennessee ;)<BR/>It seems Betsy and George, the system is heading East and into your neck of the woods....do take care, and thank you for your concern !A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-16220575904322290372009-02-11T13:40:00.000-06:002009-02-11T13:40:00.000-06:00Are you all okay, Josephine??? The storm is just ...Are you all okay, Josephine??? The storm is just now getting to us.. We've had very high winds --but the rain is just starting.<BR/><BR/>Hope you made it through today with no problems. <BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-16522102997390971212009-02-11T13:34:00.000-06:002009-02-11T13:34:00.000-06:00The wind is really blowing even up here on the Pla...The wind is really blowing even up here on the Plateau this afternoon. Stay safe down there in the mid-state!Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-15258790828329624672009-02-11T13:09:00.000-06:002009-02-11T13:09:00.000-06:00That's quite the tree stump turnover! Hope you are...That's quite the tree stump turnover! Hope you are all safe. My former "home" state of Oklahoma was torn up yesterday with 8 killed from tornadoes, as I'm sure you know, so there are some stunning photos out there at the moment showing the strength of twisters. It's remarkable.LHAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762107075253162805noreply@blogger.com