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Post by needacoke on Apr 28, 2011 20:03:07 GMT -5
After Hurricane Wilma, Florida enacted law that all major gas stations have back up generators because no accessible gas was one of worst problems. Fort Lauderdale had no street lights, glass blown out of high rises, including one where I worked, etc. I had no power for 16 days, lots of people in the same boat. I went to huge church and it was hilarious to have our pastor sounding like an autioneer from the pulpit (looking at 4000 people at every service) saying that after service all the people who had gotten electricty back and had generators they could loan out should go to a certain location and those looking for generators should go and brow beat them into giving it to them. I loved it! Then he said, "I don't even know who I gave mine to." A meek voice piped up from the middle of the church, "That would be me, Pastor Bob." As inconvenient as everything was, and as horrible for some, people did come together. Our church put on 900 "blue roofs," tarps to the uninitiated, for free. There were 1 -2 mile lines to get into gas stations that did have power. My brother-in-law was a pilot, so we crept into one of the smaller airports and added a little airplane fuel. You could only do that if you had at least a 1/2 tank of gas, otherwise your engine would blow up from the 100 octane. All in all, terrible tragedy for those who lost homes, but you really see steps up in those situations. A few survival tips - some of these I've always tried to adhere to: 1. NEVER let your gas tank go below half full. If I hadn't had as much gas in my tank as I did, I'd still be sitting in the dark in Huntsville with the radio batteries probably already dead. See #2. 2. Keep a radio that can run on batteries and make sure you have LOTS of extra batteries. 3. Always have one regular phone with a cord for your land line - the wireless phones don't work when the power is out. Just go to Target and get a $10 little princess phone. My cell didn't work either. 4. Be sure you have a car charger for your cell. I did. A lady in the restroom in a truck stop in Tennessee today was charging her cell in the rest room. Bless her heart. Her husband was standing outside the restroom door and was not a happy camper. 5. Keep bottled water on hand. I didn't have any but really didn't need any for the short time I was there without power (I did have lots of Coke on ice :lol: ). They're telling people in Huntsville to conserve water becasue the water treatment plant can't run without power and will probably be out of clean water before Browns Ferry is fixed. 5. Keep cash on hand at all times. ATM's do not work without power. Luckily, I had an extra $200 in the hidden pocket in my purse. |
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Post by 4Ms on Apr 28, 2011 20:06:54 GMT -5
Loved seeing Adam presenting the award. For those who wonder if he can deliver lines in an acting role, watch that. Prepared script on the teleprompter, which he acknowledges, but he doesn't sound like he is reading, and he gives the right emphasis at the right times. This bodes very well for acting in his future. (Yes, I know he has been acting since he was ten, but he, himself, has said he doesn't think he is that strong as an actor.) I think he's better than he admits. Anyway, he could take lessons and he'd get do-overs. “ANYONE CAN ACT” Taught by Stan Edelson www.ccae.org/catalog/detail.php?id=558688 |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2011 20:08:17 GMT -5
I nominate you for the best use of smilies ever! ;D   I second that emoticon! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2011 20:15:59 GMT -5
PH_lambert For sure!! LOL!!! RT @lulu2365 @adamlambert Ha! Next album has a song with you moaning for an entire song!?! #1 Hit  |
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Post by wal on Apr 28, 2011 20:17:00 GMT -5
adamlambert Adam Lambert
Today's inspiration: youtube.com/watch?v=y0A77r…
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@adamlambert lol!!!!ewww!
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Post by lindy on Apr 28, 2011 20:19:00 GMT -5
blakkrrox @adamlambert There he goes, that turtle walks so slow...SEXUAL #turtleporn
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Post by wal on Apr 28, 2011 20:20:35 GMT -5
essellsari Essell New @adamlambert wallpaper made with last night pic. bit.ly/essellsari (28thApril) ♥ Adam ♥25 minutes ago  |
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Post by nonotme on Apr 28, 2011 20:22:27 GMT -5
I only post now and again, but have to say I'm glad to see needacoke and bamafan are OK. Hope justwishin and any others from the tornado area are OK as well. Also, hope they can check in soon with Atop or friends who can pass the word along.
I know that checking in with everyone, finding out that people are OK, is one of the primary needs after a big disaster. My experience with such things was a while ago - we live three-quarters of a mile from the epicenter of the Loma Prieta earthquake. Our whole road was a "red zone" = worst damage. My thoughts are with all those who had tornado or flooding damage.
On the Adam front, how amazing is it that he can generate so much press by changing his hair/facial hair? Glad he gets to have the fun of changing his looks when the mood strikes him. My hair won't cooperate with such whims! (Then again, I'm not willing to put that much product, spray, and effort into it!) This particular look of Adam's makes me think of Dr. Strange (Marvel comics) - looking mysterious while fighting evil through the use of paranormal and magical powers!
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Post by seoulmate on Apr 28, 2011 20:23:13 GMT -5
Turtle tweets blakkrrox @adamlambert Half ur feed have decided the bottom was a female hahaha RT @adamlambert: Today' s inspiration: Ala4adam @adamlambert the top turtle pretty loud....bottom pretty much doesn't care..probably doing his/her grocery list...it happens!! Funniest damn thing I've read today. |
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Post by lindy on Apr 28, 2011 20:23:52 GMT -5
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