tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post429595206903761007..comments2024-03-07T05:17:50.699-05:00Comments on Awful But Functioning: Lightning, And This Time I Mean ItTashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07376651134993450207noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-73368122122983605312009-08-14T04:00:41.995-04:002009-08-14T04:00:41.995-04:00That must have been the day they decided to sign V...That must have been the day they decided to sign V.ick. <br /><br />*Somebody* went Old Testament-style on Philly. <br /><br />-Shamela ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-80396114520406275152009-08-11T02:50:30.547-04:002009-08-11T02:50:30.547-04:00wow, holy crap, what a story! and what a neighbor...wow, holy crap, what a story! and what a neighborhood. I wish you were my neighbor.lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455301696832647867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-20599683697800368562009-08-10T20:42:00.153-04:002009-08-10T20:42:00.153-04:00I am very afraid of thunder storms. I don't te...I am very afraid of thunder storms. I don't tend to admit it. This is so scary and so real. What an awful ordeal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-79384135356406670242009-08-10T13:17:32.265-04:002009-08-10T13:17:32.265-04:00Wow, I got chills, from so many things, just readi...Wow, I got chills, from so many things, just reading this. Glad everyone is ok, but I am so sorry they lost their houses. It's funny how we all know from our experiences that life can change in an instant, yet as time goes by, I find myself being more and more amazed when it does for other people, almost as if I didn't know about this firsthand anymore. <br /><br />We had basically a river running through our yard from that storm and all I could think about was that someone, like Denis, could drown in that water. It's not a fun way to view the world.CLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08030787972960755420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-69298538086358571702009-08-08T23:59:58.039-04:002009-08-08T23:59:58.039-04:00WOW! I too love storms, often wishing for some whi...WOW! I too love storms, often wishing for some while on vacation(which is why I am late responding here) and I always gloss over the really bad shit they can bring, thinking it won't happen to me...but, yeah, we all know that ain't the truth is it??<br />I always tell the kids to respect nature but need to be more clear as to not just respecting her beauty but also the awesomeness of her might.<br /><br />Glad the neighbors are safe and hope they are tucked away back in thier crib in rapid time. <br /><br />And, btw, 18 kids...Jesus. I need a drink.<br />xxook@laklyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366772609212990882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-70124178955253015282009-08-08T13:19:39.650-04:002009-08-08T13:19:39.650-04:00elle is also a fashionista. i am trying to teach ...elle is also a fashionista. i am trying to teach her that there's a time and place for any outfit. she tells everyone that i'm going to show her how to sew and make shirts and dresses...cause, you know, moms know how to do EVERYTHING, right?<br /><br />your neighborhood sounds like a great one...a person can live through almost anything with the right peeps around.charmedgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12317107200577724625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-1673893780217377172009-08-07T01:05:41.988-04:002009-08-07T01:05:41.988-04:00Thank you anyway. If I find a decent one, I'll...Thank you anyway. If I find a decent one, I'll let you know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-78541845232073078932009-08-06T23:21:04.163-04:002009-08-06T23:21:04.163-04:00Danya, sadly, no. And I need one too.Danya, sadly, no. And I need one too.Tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07376651134993450207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-62288941409028484942009-08-06T22:26:06.973-04:002009-08-06T22:26:06.973-04:00Holy crap, Tash!
The storm was positively terrify...Holy crap, Tash!<br /><br />The storm was positively terrifying -- I was envious of the cat and her ability to crawl under the bed -- but I never made the connection when I read the paper that everything that went down was in your neighborhood.<br /><br />Off-topic, but can you recommend a good area eye doctor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-23823033998728044872009-08-06T20:44:00.461-04:002009-08-06T20:44:00.461-04:00holy hell Tash. How terrifying.
You all sound lik...holy hell Tash. How terrifying. <br />You all sound like good neighbours to have.moplanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998309937928231527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-91568986048194557892009-08-06T01:07:17.371-04:002009-08-06T01:07:17.371-04:00Yikes, Tash. So glad you're all ok.Yikes, Tash. So glad you're all ok.Hope's Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984543289642681339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-61032219094538723732009-08-05T19:15:41.557-04:002009-08-05T19:15:41.557-04:00Oh my goodness. I wish I lived in your neighborhoo...Oh my goodness. I wish I lived in your neighborhood for if something like that were to happen, I'd want you there. Especially a few days later when my zombie eyes had left residence. <br /><br />Peace.Mommy (You can call me OM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07330090628350118582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-80012221585994788842009-08-05T17:53:21.184-04:002009-08-05T17:53:21.184-04:00How very scary. I'm glad everyone got out fine...How very scary. I'm glad everyone got out fine. Impressed with the community spirit you all showed too.Betty Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02106396238018550134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-31746413897367087922009-08-05T17:05:11.485-04:002009-08-05T17:05:11.485-04:00Yikes!! So glad your own home & family were sa...Yikes!! So glad your own home & family were safe! <br /><br />I'm at home this week & we had some mild thunderstorms & rain yesterday here in suburbia. But dh called me to say it was absolutely torrential downtown. Some of the train tracks were flooded & commuter trains cancelled. Fortunately (for us), it was in the opposite direction from where we travel.loribethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272814565916935113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-84434664780725321182009-08-05T16:46:41.213-04:002009-08-05T16:46:41.213-04:00I have no words, Tash. My mouth is hanging open an...I have no words, Tash. My mouth is hanging open and I have nothing to say.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-40022424987772260422009-08-05T16:20:54.506-04:002009-08-05T16:20:54.506-04:00Taking on 18 kids, in your home, you are my hero. ...Taking on 18 kids, in your home, you are my hero. Damn. <br /><br />The lightning and fires. I know what you mean about the swirls and the hundred yard stare. It is almost too much to absorb--the random chaos of life. We can only hope to be surrounded by the kindness and compassion of our neighbors, ready with a glass of wine, and roof for our dog. XOstill life angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15150141781089602529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-52746988000834152652009-08-05T15:36:10.543-04:002009-08-05T15:36:10.543-04:00It's been said before but holy crap! What an ...It's been said before but holy crap! What an intense weekend in your enviably close neighborhood. We get a lot of lightening where I live and I too have been rather casual about grilling, getting out of the pool, etc. As with many things we haven't experienced personally, it is hard to keep the destructive power in the forefront.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10514663406411894417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-28794737443700826992009-08-05T15:27:36.386-04:002009-08-05T15:27:36.386-04:00Since the hospital is on the border of Philly, I g...Since the hospital is on the border of Philly, I got a front row seat to these and the paper showed the severe flooding. This has been one hell of a summer.<br /><br />I'm so glad that you guys are okay and that, although homes were damaged, everyone got out okay.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-62461596898226277602009-08-05T12:13:39.280-04:002009-08-05T12:13:39.280-04:00Glad everyone was okay, but what a hard thing. Wi...Glad everyone was okay, but what a hard thing. Wishing you milder weather.ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347057746449071812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-61603694651786829742009-08-05T11:32:48.990-04:002009-08-05T11:32:48.990-04:00PS As for 18 kids at a HOME birthday party...you&#...PS As for 18 kids at a HOME birthday party...you're a trooper, woman. Seriously!c.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02933776400434137451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-16841617085898361262009-08-05T11:32:23.017-04:002009-08-05T11:32:23.017-04:00Holy crap, Tash. I followed the link to the other ...Holy crap, Tash. I followed the link to the other house that didn't fare so well. That's awful. And your poor neighbors. How devastating. <br /><br />Funny thing, we had a huge lightning/rain storm the other night. I thought of you as the lightning flashed across the sky, over and over and over again. I thought about it hitting your house that time and I thought to myself: why don't we have lightning poles here? <br /><br />And, I do that counting thing too.c.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02933776400434137451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-70002879969983570512009-08-05T10:47:19.366-04:002009-08-05T10:47:19.366-04:00Oh my goodness, what a shock. I'm so glad ever...Oh my goodness, what a shock. I'm so glad everyone's okay, although I know it'll take a very long time for life to feel normal again for them.<br /><br />How lucky they are to live where they do. Your neighbourhood sounds wonderful.sweetsalty katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822876211091242851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-89320687042765666712009-08-05T10:44:58.862-04:002009-08-05T10:44:58.862-04:00You are awesome. Your neighborhood is incredible....You are awesome. Your neighborhood is incredible.<br /><br />Just, wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-21219317711149194582009-08-05T09:59:24.241-04:002009-08-05T09:59:24.241-04:00Thank goodness everyone was OK. What an incredible...Thank goodness everyone was OK. What an incredible story - we don't get storms like that in my neck of the woods very often!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8937223408953728341.post-29992942986657050872009-08-05T09:31:43.896-04:002009-08-05T09:31:43.896-04:00Wow! We didn't get all that in Eastwick! I am ...Wow! We didn't get all that in Eastwick! I am willing to bet someone gets arrested at the grocery store in South Philly all time, though. <br /><br />I need to send you proper thank you for everything over the past few months. I'll get to it in time. I promise.hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522655399843946987noreply@blogger.com