Completely OT, but please read guys.

Our thoughts go out to you and all out that way. Stay safe as you can and look out for each other.

 

I love a good storm, and hate a bad one.
Hope you're all safe!

 

Holy Hell, stay safe Jess. When it's all over, I'm sure you'll be filled with inspiration for writing - the silver lining, if one could be named at such a time. My thoughts are with you.

 

News this morning reports over 200 fatalities in last night's storms.
Hope everyone you know is alright.

That's a beautiful part of the country, especially this time of year, but the storms in the Southeast can be downright devastating.

 

Me either. I'm originally from the New Market area (now living in Alabama's capital city) but my folks and childhood friends are still there. They've been without power now for a week and it's projected to be another week before power will be restored, however with another set of rainstorms coming thru - I wonder how much longer they will be in the dark. I honestly haven't seen tornadoes that large come thru North Alabama since Hurricane Opal in the mid 90's - we had a F3 hit near us and I remember the devestation that caused - it seriously was a bomb going off. All I remember was looking outside and seeing a giant wall in the distance and the sound tornadoes make - is one of the most frightening, especially considering how quiet it gets just before they hit. My brother was travelling back to Huntsville from Knoxville and he saw a tornado begin to form, but fortunately it never touched ground.

It's going to be a while before Alabama recovers from this and the worst part is......this is only the beginning of the tornado season for us.

 

I completely agree.

It's just a shame there is a small minority in this world with a disproportionate amount of money (and thus power) who's opinion is generally that they should have more money, and/or power.

Or am I just cynical?

On a more topical note, I hope that all of you guys in Alabama stay safe throughout these violent storms.