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Beau's Journey http://blog.usawx.com Mon, 06 May 2013 15:53:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6 May 6, 2013 http://blog.usawx.com/2013/05/06/may-6-2013/ Mon, 06 May 2013 15:53:33 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2345 It has been 10 years since that terrible night. A night that will be in our memories until the day our souls move onward.

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.

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December 30, 2011: In California with my mom http://blog.usawx.com/2011/12/30/december-30-2011-in-california-with-my-mom/ Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:12:05 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2343 I can’t believe it is almost 2012.  How can that be?  Seems like it was just 2000 a few years ago – it was such a big deal when the date turned 2000.  Now that is but a distant memory.  The pages of time keep passing faster and faster – I do not know where the time goes but it goes.

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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September 5, 2011 – London, England http://blog.usawx.com/2011/09/05/september-5-2011-london-england/ Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:04:18 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2338 Wow it has been a long time since I have posted on the blog!  Been so busy with weather and life 🙂 – just forgot to keep posting, I suppose.  We are in London, England – have been here since the end of August – the weather is great.  Much cooler than back home and a bit of rain (which I like).  We visited Amsterdam over the last few days.  Beautiful country – amazing architecture on the buildings.  I took a lot of photos – I will need to upload them to SmugMug when I get a chance.

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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March 16, 2011 Waiting http://blog.usawx.com/2011/03/16/march-16-2011-waiting/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:16:57 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2336

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March 10, 2011 A journey ahead of us… http://blog.usawx.com/2011/03/16/march-10-2011-this-is-going-to-hurt/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:45:28 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2311 March 9, 2011 Happy Birthday Dione :) http://blog.usawx.com/2011/03/09/march-9-2011-happy-birthday-dione/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:49:20 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2307 Well – Dione turns another 2 years older today!  Or is it 1 year older?

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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2-11-11 EGYPT IN REVOLUTION!!! http://blog.usawx.com/2011/02/11/2-11-11-egypt-is-free/ Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:33:52 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2298 Revolution!

 

 

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February 2, 2011: Illinois blizzard http://blog.usawx.com/2011/02/02/february-2-2011-illinois-blizzard/ Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:16:07 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2296 We headed north to photograph the blizzard that hit Illinois.  This was one of the bigger storms in recent memory for a large stretch of the United States.

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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December 29, 2010: Woah what a game – gosh pucket http://blog.usawx.com/2010/12/30/december-29-2010-woah-what-a-game-gosh-pucket/ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:55:06 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2291 Welllllllll – let’s just say the professional hockey game was exciting and left a mark on me that I sure won’t forget anytime soon. 

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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December 28, 2010: Woohoo heading to Nashville with the family http://blog.usawx.com/2010/12/30/december-28-2010-woohoo-heading-to-nashville-with-the-family/ Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:49:32 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2289 Going to see Danielle’s Cheer Elite group and catch a hockey game tonight.  Eating with Tommy at 4 or 5 pm this evening then off to see hockey.

Should have great seats – sixth or seven row!!!!

 

WOOHOOOOOO

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December 28, 2010: The day after http://blog.usawx.com/2010/12/28/december-28-2010-the-day-after/ Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:56:52 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2283 Well, my dad has been gone for two days!  The aftermath of the riots and parties continues to be the talk of the town.  The Chief of Police and the Mayor of Paducah were out yesterday for a "fly over" of the damaged area.

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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December 27, 2010: Riots over in Paducah – citizens demand Dean return http://blog.usawx.com/2010/12/27/december-27-2010-riots-over-in-paducah-citizens-demand-dean-return/ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:28:41 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2276 Well – as I feared.  It appears the apartment residents are demanding the return of my dad.  No Dean – No Peace were the shots earlier this morning as riot police had to move in the subdue the crowd.

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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December 26,2010: Day one of my dad being away http://blog.usawx.com/2010/12/26/december-262010-day-one-of-daddy-being-away/ Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:18:59 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2273 Well, dad is away on a well earned vacation.  Off to some remote paradise in the Bahamas.  He left this morning in our blinding snowstorm.  Flurries were widespread over the area.  Even some reports of snow showers.  Here is what it looked like on the roadways through western Kentucky as he headed out earlier this morning.  He told me that it was slow going – but they were making it just fine.

 

 

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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December 25, 2010: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF MY FRIENDS http://blog.usawx.com/2010/12/25/december-25-2010-merry-christmas-to-all-of-my-friends/ Sun, 26 Dec 2010 01:19:00 +0000 http://blog.usawx.com/?p=2271 MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! 

WOW ANOTHER YEAR HAS PASSED.

 

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