I don't post here very often but had to write to say I hope lkroll came through that tornado yesterday ok. It hit his town pretty hard.

Yes, IK... touch base with us as soon as you can. We're worried about you.

Heck lkroll this is the first i knew about this hope you, your family are ok

Just remember lkroll will be in touch as soon as poss ( he is that type of person ) but the lines may well be down there for a while

here is a link to a news bulletin posted in dpr

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,330991,00.html



Palms

lkroll, hope you and your family are ok. Those storms are mighty scary and destructive.

Just read this, and of course I too would like to add my good wishes for Ikroll and his family.

Hey gang! He logged on and did some art, so he's still with us. :)

lyle (lkroll) is fine and just posted in the art forum :)

Glad he is ok.:)

Sorry; hardly ever check the Salon (never thought to, but Craig got me focuesed). Yes, we had some minor damage; just a few houses down from us lost their entire home (many have in our neighborhood). We have (or should have said had) a lot of old growth (over 30 year) trees in our yard and believe the trees (though now no longer) managed to divert the Cat 3 tornado from our home. Anyway, very much appreciate your concerns. All utilities (including Cable modem; yea) are now up and running. I didn't even think we would have electricity until Friday (tomorrow) after all was over on Sunday, but we actually had power the next day (Alabama Power deserves my hands in applause). My prayers are definitely with the many folk without a home, but as far as I know currently, no one was seriously injured (better news; no one killed). My dad is very sad that the trees he planted over 30 to 35 years ago are now no longer, but trees can be planted again, and homes can be repaired/rebuilt. Lives are the precious things and thank God for good neighbors who helped us out especially. :)

welcome back, lyle :) glad you're ok!

Welcome back, Lyle. Glad you and yours are okay. I know what you mean about the trees, I lost so many in the hurricanes of 2004. Some were around 100 feet tall. I've planted some new ones, but with the drought they're not doing too well and I don't have irrigation to them and they are too far from the house to hand water sigh.

Glad to hear you and your family are ok. (except for the trees) thoughts go out to your neighbors and community who were not so lucky

Palms

Glad to hear you weathered the storm OK Lyle, pity about the trees. My wishes and sympathies to those who were affected.