One of my vivid childhood memories is of an earthquake. I must have been four or at the most five years old, and was standing on a step-stool brushing my teeth at the kitchen sink when it started. My mother grabbed me with an arm around my torso and carried me to the archway leading into the parlor, which my folks had decided was the safest place in the house in case of an earthquake.
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Thanks for the link to the Iceland story, listener. I was reading the other day that everyday life was getting reasonable in Iceland.
Miyoko got her anniversary present the other day--a very nice jade pendant. I ordered my anniversary present today--a new (well, unused from about 1970 or so) primo quality German mahogany slide rule in a good leather case.
I heard from the wife of a long-time friend, albeit not close, that he is dying of disseminated lung cancer. I tried giving him a phone call, but it didn't go through. Fax did, though, and I will send a card in the morning. A capital fellow; the world will be poorer for his passing. I will always remember his story of how he met his better half.
I have a bit of studying to do for a case I am testifying in tomorrow morning (two counties to the south), and then to bed.
Sooo sad for you about your friend, Alan. We need to work out how to keep the good folks.
Congratulations on the Anniversary and the slide rule! Is this your jade anniversary (35th)?
I appreciated all your notes, Alan. Actually, I usually do! :-)
I have a raw feeling of concern for loved ones as Irene churns her way up the coast. Usually a hurricane's pressure drops while it goes through an eyewall replacement cycle EWRC. With this storm there is little or no drop. It is going to become a powerful Category 4 hurricane tomorrow. And I have loved ones all along its path...including brother, niece, children, grandchildren, colleagues, friends and super-close friends.
Same here, listener. My daughter, SIL and twin granddaughters live near the Sound out way far in Suffolk County. I have contacted her, but she hasn't been through a hurricane since Gloria, and we weren't near the coast then. I'm worried they won't take precautions in advance or will take it too lightly. Weather site says it could be as bad as the 1938 blow, which was horrendous.
The new forecast (as of a minute ago) don't show it gaining strength. Be a 2 when it makes landfall at the Carolinas, and Tropical storm by the time it hits DC. Easier in my skin.
Homeless, very skinny kitty is now inside, partially isolated in the big, kitty playpen with food, water and litter box. Mum and Sis are going to take her to the vet ASAP to have her scanned for a chip etc.
Apparently, Dad is now irritated, though he was interested in her to start with. WTH?
At least it's backed off from becoming a Category 4 storm. In fact, it was looking like it might hit the Outer Banks as a Cat 2 earlier this evening, but now the forecasters have begun to say Cat 3 again. This is because the pressure is dropping again and the eyewall is contracting! Egads! We do NOT want a small eye. The most powerful and dreaded sorts of storms are the ones with a pinhole eye. Presently, though, the eye is about 30 miles wide.
All the best to your loved ones, Susan! The Sound is a most unsound place to bear out this storm. And, BTW, I've been singing your praises all day, knowing that if we lost power and it's muggy here, we still have our fans!
The reds are pretty (on a barn) but the blues and greens are where the real deal is.
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One of my vivid childhood memories is of an earthquake. I must have been four or at the most five years old, and was standing on a step-stool brushing my teeth at the kitchen sink when it started. My mother grabbed me with an arm around my torso and carried me to the archway leading into the parlor, which my folks had decided was the safest place in the house in case of an earthquake.
ReplyDeletePhooey on Human Anti-Mouse Antibodies!
Thanks for the link to the Iceland story, listener. I was reading the other day that everyday life was getting reasonable in Iceland.
Miyoko got her anniversary present the other day--a very nice jade pendant. I ordered my anniversary present today--a new (well, unused from about 1970 or so) primo quality German mahogany slide rule in a good leather case.
I heard from the wife of a long-time friend, albeit not close, that he is dying of disseminated lung cancer. I tried giving him a phone call, but it didn't go through. Fax did, though, and I will send a card in the morning. A capital fellow; the world will be poorer for his passing. I will always remember his story of how he met his better half.
I have a bit of studying to do for a case I am testifying in tomorrow morning (two counties to the south), and then to bed.
As if on cue:
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http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsus/Maps/US2/37.39.-79.-77.php
Sooo sad for you about your friend, Alan. We need to work out how to keep the good folks.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the Anniversary and the slide rule! Is this your jade anniversary (35th)?
I appreciated all your notes, Alan. Actually, I usually do! :-)
I have a raw feeling of concern for loved ones as Irene churns her way up the coast. Usually a hurricane's pressure drops while it goes through an eyewall replacement cycle EWRC. With this storm there is little or no drop. It is going to become a powerful Category 4 hurricane tomorrow. And I have loved ones all along its path...including brother, niece, children, grandchildren, colleagues, friends and super-close friends.
Same here, listener. My daughter, SIL and twin granddaughters live near the Sound out way far in Suffolk County. I have contacted her, but she hasn't been through a hurricane since Gloria, and we weren't near the coast then. I'm worried they won't take precautions in advance or will take it too lightly. Weather site says it could be as bad as the 1938 blow, which was horrendous.
ReplyDeleteI should have been more exact... they're on Long Island.
ReplyDeleteThe new forecast (as of a minute ago) don't show it gaining strength. Be a 2 when it makes landfall at the Carolinas, and Tropical storm by the time it hits DC. Easier in my skin.
ReplyDeleteWhat other Sound is there? *grin*
ReplyDeleteMum is scoffing at suggestions this will be as bad as '38. OTOH she never believes anything she doesn't want to believe.
Dad and Sis are feeding a new homeless, very skinny kitty in our yard. Will keep y'all posted on developments.
ReplyDeleteHomeless, very skinny kitty is now inside, partially isolated in the big, kitty playpen with food, water and litter box. Mum and Sis are going to take her to the vet ASAP to have her scanned for a chip etc.
ReplyDeleteApparently, Dad is now irritated, though he was interested in her to start with. WTH?
Ask not for consistency from humans, being. . . .
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ReplyDeleteThis is true.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Puddle. That was very interesting.
ReplyDeleteHad a couple periods of good, heavy rain tonight.
ReplyDeleteAt least it's backed off from becoming a Category 4 storm. In fact, it was looking like it might hit the Outer Banks as a Cat 2 earlier this evening, but now the forecasters have begun to say Cat 3 again. This is because the pressure is dropping again and the eyewall is contracting! Egads! We do NOT want a small eye. The most powerful and dreaded sorts of storms are the ones with a pinhole eye. Presently, though, the eye is about 30 miles wide.
ReplyDeleteAll the best to your loved ones, Susan! The Sound is a most unsound place to bear out this storm. And, BTW, I've been singing your praises all day, knowing that if we lost power and it's muggy here, we still have our fans!