tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post6675101914471815779..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: BEA, Memorial Day, and StormsL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-72168993138244551442011-05-27T21:43:10.372-04:002011-05-27T21:43:10.372-04:00Glad you were spared from the tornados destructive...Glad you were spared from the tornados destructive damage. And nice tribute to your dad. Have a great holiday weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-53439132465488149372011-05-27T18:58:57.798-04:002011-05-27T18:58:57.798-04:00Thanks Diane - we don't have Memorial Weekend ...Thanks Diane - we don't have Memorial Weekend here in Canada (we had our long weekend last week with Victoria Day) and we honour our Vets on Rememberance Day - Nov.11th. My dad was a bomber pilot in WW2 and since he died this spring, I've been thinking even more about how that shaped his life.<br />Crazy weather abounds. We've had over forty days of cloudy rainy weather and I'm ready to pack it in. No tornadoes though. Like Rememberance Day - our heavy weather (hurricaines) comes in the fall...Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-82076458832902477412011-05-27T12:42:01.360-04:002011-05-27T12:42:01.360-04:00Good post heading into MemDay weekend. I have an u...Good post heading into MemDay weekend. I have an uncle who fought in WWII, and yes - prayers go out to those poor folks in the "Tornado Belt" - horrific some of the tragedies ... did you see on the news that lady who had her 4 month old baby ripped right out of her arms and hurled into the sky? Gawd ... I'd perish for sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-9556105777240122742011-05-27T09:43:37.428-04:002011-05-27T09:43:37.428-04:00Holly, some of it was golf-ball sized. It tore thr...Holly, some of it was golf-ball sized. It tore through our neighbor's screens.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-63138346744117988622011-05-26T22:29:26.532-04:002011-05-26T22:29:26.532-04:00Lovely picture of your father.
My prayers are wit...Lovely picture of your father.<br /><br />My prayers are with the families involved in the tornaddoes and flooding. I hope they're over.<br /><br />I've been reading about BEA. Sounds like a lot of fun.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-48071881290541479262011-05-26T21:21:20.779-04:002011-05-26T21:21:20.779-04:00I wake up every morning with a grateful prayer in ...I wake up every morning with a grateful prayer in my heart that my daughter and my family are safe from the disasters even as my heart aches for those who are suffering. I always pray they will get help from those who haven't been afflicted. God expects us to help if we can. We are his hands. <br /><br />Thank you for a beautiful post. This weekend IS a time to remember!<br /><a href="http://annbest-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Memoir Author</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-46056033965623784262011-05-26T18:03:10.093-04:002011-05-26T18:03:10.093-04:00Yes, I'm so over running to the basement. Fami...Yes, I'm so over running to the basement. Family is what truly matters, safe holiday to you as well.<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-3091080677746641722011-05-26T16:02:57.890-04:002011-05-26T16:02:57.890-04:00That hail looks like the size of small rocks.
The...That hail looks like the size of small rocks.<br /><br />The recent devastation is heartbreaking. It's been an onslaught of disasters - very frightening.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-64966686100339556532011-05-26T14:26:53.442-04:002011-05-26T14:26:53.442-04:00I'm so glad you're okay! Watching the deva...I'm so glad you're okay! Watching the devastation on TV has been heart-rendering. Without the pictures it would be almost impossible to imagine that much destruction.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-85931827141007212152011-05-26T12:18:14.435-04:002011-05-26T12:18:14.435-04:00Lynn, sorry to hear that!
Thank you, Notes - I th...Lynn, sorry to hear that!<br /><br />Thank you, Notes - I think he does!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-17401492657444727582011-05-26T12:08:40.438-04:002011-05-26T12:08:40.438-04:00Your father looks so handsome in his uniform.
Tha...Your father looks so handsome in his uniform.<br /><br />That's big hail--you were lucky that your house avoided any damage.<br /><br />Have a safe & happy Memorial Day Weekend.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-16249694076840214542011-05-26T11:21:22.656-04:002011-05-26T11:21:22.656-04:00My prayers do go out to those who have experienced...My prayers do go out to those who have experienced the natural disasters. In my province, a wild fire recently destroyed the majority of a northern community. You just don't know when all you have could just be gone in one day. It is humbling and keeps life in perspective. Have a safe and restful long weekend, D!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-33861646054955525752011-05-26T09:57:40.253-04:002011-05-26T09:57:40.253-04:00Thanks for the BEA link.
This will definitely be a...Thanks for the BEA link.<br />This will definitely be a memorable Memorial Day weekend. These storms are going on way to long.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-79860044117284634342011-05-26T09:31:49.135-04:002011-05-26T09:31:49.135-04:00Thanks for the BEA link. Will have to check it out...Thanks for the BEA link. Will have to check it out. Glad you are okay. Thoughts and prayers are with those who've suffered loss through these storms.<br /><br />Have a good weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-10188853626062648532011-05-26T07:21:53.330-04:002011-05-26T07:21:53.330-04:00Ready for the storms to end!Ready for the storms to end!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com