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My Friends:
Early Friday morning a series of very severe storms hit the Kansas City / Independence area. We lost power about 0200 Friday morning, and were without power until just a couple hours ago. They finally got around to restoring power, but I am still without internet access - I am uploading this from the lobby at Centerpoint Hospital with their WiFi. I have no phone, or cable either. Comcast is coming out Monday afternoon. Hopefully they will get things figured out. Until then, I don't have access to email.
Additionally, I have several other things to deal with. When the power dropped out, it apparently did some damage to the USB drive containing all the files for the GFTNA story. Fortunately I have been able to recover most of the files that weren't already backed up onto another drive. In addition, the computer I use for most of my non-GG stuff has been giving me fits lately. It took 6 or 7 tries to get it to boot up after power came back on today. I've been putting it off for months, but I'm going to have to do a rebuild/format/reload on it.
We also have 2 refrigerators and a freezer full of groceries, meats, etc that we are going to have to throw out and replace - probably at least $300.00 worth.
The upshot of all this is that I will be doing damage control for at least the next week. So I'm going to take a break from Rendo for at least a week, maybe two. But I will be back, and hopefully I'll have Page 18 ready to post when I do come back.
I hope you all have had a better weekend than we did here, and I'll see you all in a week or 2.
Love you all,
Rod
Comments (20)
Richardphotos
sorry about all problems from mother nature. I wish a quick recovery. superb sky capture
T.Rex
Oh, my, gosh! You've really been hit bad! I've had rain, cold wind, cloudy, but nothing as bad as you've had. Kansas? I'm glad it wasn't a tornado! (Why am I thinking "Wizard of Oz" all of a sudden?) Hope you get the situation under control and things back on line! Until then, chin up and we're quite a few who are rooting for you and looking forward to the continued adventures of GFTNA. As for refrigerators/freezers - never open them until the electricity's been back on for 2 hours or more (to make sure it doesn't fail again before opening). An unopened fridge should be able to keep cool at least 2 days, and a freezer several days longer (I don't remember how many since it was over 25 years ago I heard about it). :-)
calico_jester
... hate to hear of the headaches, but I know that you will be flying again soon. After spending 11 hours on a phone once upon a time because of a blown partition, trying to recover from a storm, I can readily understand your frustration. Hang in there and I'll be looking forward to your return.
adorety
Holy Crappoly Rod. I hope you get everything worked out well. Storms on the east coast this past week did their share of damage. For once I lucked out and the brunt of the storm was to the south of me. Good luck and I hope you get your files, I certainly can relate. See you in a week or less (Hopefully).
Diemamker
Hey, cool shot of the sky... I think I just past by there not to long ago... I do hope you get everything up and running smooth again soon... so we can see more of your great work!... and see just what happened in the last page of the TNA girls... Have a good one!!
giulband
Absolutely expressive !!!!!!! The airplane tracks give a modern suggestion to the scene !!
GrandmaT
Major Bummer! Hopefully your Homeowners insurance will cover most of the cost of the food you lost and any electronics repair. I'm glad you and your family are safe and things can be recovered. Don't go too crazy trying to get everything back to normal.
eekdog Online Now!
crap! sounds like a very chitty weekend for you, Rod. bummer about that beef and computer, but your a whiz at fixing computers i take, the beef is a out of pocket loss and a drag. cool pic BTW..
Cyve
ABsolutely fabulous... Marvelous sky also !!!
misty7j3
Beautiful photo!! I likey!! Hope you get everything back in order soon!! Take care my friend.....
blinkings
I hope everything works out mate.
magnus073
Wow Rod, it sounds like you've had a rough time up there. Hope things calm down and you can recover all the files.
Faemike55
So very sorry that your systems went down like they did. On a bright note - You and Jo are okay and that's what counts in my book. Wonderful shot of the sky! don't hurry on our account. just do what needs to be done we'll be here for you
UteBigSmile
Good morning dear Rod. your capture looks wonderful!
MagikUnicorn
BEAUTIFUL SKY...TO BAD NOW WE HAVE TOO MUCH AIRPLANE TODAY....
Erestorfan
Oh, what a bummer, Rod!! Not only your computer equipment, but the food that has gone bad. Power outages are one reason we invested in a Honda generator. Best purchase we ever made. Sometimes around here someone sneezes and the power goes off. And in the winter, you never know how long you could be without power. With six parrots who would turn into birdsicles with no heat, plus we are on well and septic, so no running water, no flushing the toilet, a generator has been a lifesaver!!! Hope things get back to normal soon!! That sky is really pretty too!
renecyberdoc
i think ute did not get the story lol. we wish you the best of lucks for the ongoing damage and a bunch of nerves!!!
jocko500
this is cool
debbielove
Makes you wonder doesn't it, the more they 'tech' up our lives and give us more to 'enjoy', the more you loose when a simple thing happens like a storm, no matter what you back up and where.. My photos being a point.. And now you another.. So, makes you wonder huh? Money, a wonderful thing isn't it.... about 50 years ago.. Now.. Lovely shot mate, calming lol Rob
radioham
Did you not sing We are off to see Then it takes high winds to get the song right