It seems hard to believe that is has been 10 years. Like waking up from a dream and realizing that you can’t remember all of the details but you remember the feelings – you remember the flashes of events. Like still photographs. Memories.
Our lives have changed so much over the last ten years. This region has been through one extreme weather event after another. With no real end sight. Perhaps next year won’t be extreme or perhaps the year after that. These are the thoughts that pass through our heads. Yet, the disasters continue. Severe floods, tornadoes, droughts, ice storms, extreme warmth and cold. One is reminded that norms are made up of extremes. Except the extremes aren’t all supposed to happen at once.
Today we will remember those who lost their lives in the Tri-County Tornado of May 6, 2013. Ten years later.
]]>I am in California with my mom – with are in San Diego visiting Aunt Jeno – her birthday is on Sunday – she will be 90 years old.
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Everything else in life is moving along – time does not stop. Sometimes I wish it would at least slow down a bit.
Will post pictures when I get them uploaded!
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All I know is that I called her and she tried to tell me she was 37. Now – I might not be the math wizard – but I am fairly certain she is not 37.
I guess we will just let her think that
Happy Birthday Dione
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I have been posting on Beau Dodson Weather on Facebook – just search Facebook for that page.
We experienced some of the most intense blizzard conditions I have ever witnessed. Winds were gusting into the 40-55 mph range most of the evening into the wee hours of the morning. Several times visibility could be measured in the hundreds of feet. Ton of blowing and drifting snow. Was difficult to walk in the more intense wind gusts – not to mention the blinding snow as it would strike you in the eye.
Jason Darnall and Adam Darnall also drove up to be in the storm.
All of my photos are over on this page
A couple of the photos from the above page – below
Jason Darnall
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We arrived at the hockey game in Nashville, Tennessee about an hour early. Tommy told me we should get their early because we could get a good look at the players while they practiced their game. So – Joey and I arrived early and had dinner with Tommy and mother. Mother was going back to the hotel after she ate dinner. Then the rest of us were going to the hockey game.
The stadium
Found this image online – we were around row six or seven.
We arrived at the hockey rink with plenty of time to spare – watched the practice and then found our seats. We had great seats, as well. Around the sixth or seventh row. Could see allllllll the action.
Somewhere around 9 pm there was a loud rushing noise and a BANG – BOW – WOW – and I fell over. I remember seeing blood and hearing my name called out. Then the next thing I know I am in an ambulance with quite a bit of shaking going on. Whole body was shaking – and some guy was asking me how many fingers he was holding up above me.
Apparently a hockey puck decided that it needed to attach itself to the side of my head. And so it did. Left a nice mark.
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Should have great seats – sixth or seven row!!!!
WOOHOOOOOO
]]>Honestly – my dad leaves town and things go down hill prrreeeettttyyyyyyy fast. Just crazy. I worried this would happen. BUT – he did need a break.
TONY CROUCH ARRIVED ON THE SCENE SHORTLY AFTER THESE PHOTOS WERE TAKEN
THIS IS ALL HE HAD TO SAY
"NO PICTURES PLEASE"
Paducah Sun Photo (AP)
MEANWHILE – in Florida and off the east coast of Florida – paparazzi captured these photographs from my dad’s cruise
9 AM UPDATE:
JUST RECEIVED NEWS THAT THE WATER MAIN BROKE OUT IN FRONT OF THE APARTMENTS
Someone just sent me this photo – out in front of my dad’s place. Not looking good. I knew as soon as he left this would happen. Hopefully HE is having a good time.
Out in front of my dad’s place in Paducah
This is down the street my from dad – does not look pretty.
UPDATES AS THEY ARRIVE
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Apparently the block party got out of hand. I know that the mayor tried to contact Tony Crouch – my brother in law. However, when they called his phone all they got was a message saying :"Out for the holidays – wishing you and your loved ones a VERY Merry Christmas"
So – my phone rang at 3 am. I could hear the tear gas canisters exploding in the background and what sounded like rushing water. A tenant from 701 sent me these images from his cell phone. It did not look pretty.
Now I am not saying there is anyone to blame here. I mean we knew my dad was leaving for months now. Just seems like the tenants were left in the cold this morning. Perhaps daddy didn’t tell them that he was leaving or perhaps the block party last night got out of hand. I have no idea.
I didn’t even know Paducah had riot police.
This was also sent to me – I guess they are demanding my dad return
MEANWHILE
I just received this photos from Facebook from my cousin Jason
My dad is on that boat this morning!
This was the view that Jason sent earlier today. Appears that there is no snow in Florida.
OK more updates as they arrive
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Now, I am not sure how the apartments are going to take care of themselves. I am fairly certain that everyone over there depends on my dad – I know his phone rings a lot and they knock on his door quite often. From what I hear they normally count on him being around!
I did stop by the apartments earlier and captured this image
Dad didn’t tell me they were having a block party for his going away – however, it appears they are having a lot of fun. Hopefully my dad approved of all of this (I guess Tony and I were not invited to the block party).
The above photo shows the tenants over at the apartments (and perhaps some of their friends?????)
Updates as I get them!
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WOW ANOTHER YEAR HAS PASSED.
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