Monday, 4/5/11, my first Monday in Kentucky. I've been in the state 4 days. The day before had been very warm - upwards to 85 degrees and more humid as the day wore on. When we woke up on Monday, it was very humid and overcast and rain/thunderstorms were predicted. My sister has a NOAA Weather Radio/Alert System and it started going off about every 15 minutes starting at about 9 am. reporting thunderstorms and possible hail coming our way. About 10:30 the alert changed to include a tornado watch.
Sometime between 11-11:30 am I was in the bathroom taking a shower. Just as I stepped into the shower there was a BIG clap of thunder and the house shook!!! Clearly the storm was right over us. I started wondering if I should get OUT of the shower what with water being such a fine conductor of electricity and all ... not to mention the metal fixtures and shower rod. However, being the brave California girl I am I said "nahhhhhhhhhh".
Now I did have the presence of mind to grab my pajamas and my purse and my car keys, so when I arrived in the basement I got dressed, found some shoes ... but realized I forgot my glasses in the bathroom. Sooooooooooooo ... I put on my sunglasses to watch the weather station on the TV in the basement. Now there is a fashion statement if ever I saw one ... pajamas and sunglasses :-) Yep, I'm from CALIFORNIA!
About 45 minutes later we got the "all clear" and went back upstairs.
Welcome to Kentucky!
It's you darlin'--all that natural energy, of course a storm would be attracted to you. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh I wish I coulda' seen it. LOL
xo
I've been waiting for you to call me back and tell me you were safe and out of the basement. I guess I'll have to follow the blog to keep track of you.. Love you my other pea..
ReplyDeleteThe weather was welcoming you Susan!!! I had fun reading your blog. I can picture you running downstairs with your sister. Did you take a picture??
ReplyDeleteLove you,
April
Susan - you left us for this?
ReplyDeleteSeriously, maybe you need to pack an emergency kit for the basement that includes a change of clothes (undies, anyway) a hot romance novel and something decent to drink, along with a wine bottle opener - you know, for emergencies! And a spare pair of glasses...!
I miss you like crazy,
Kate