Springfield IL roundup

dean712 · Post by **dean712** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 6:07 pm

Hey, guys, thanks for the thoughts. Sorry I haven't checked in, life's been hectic lately. The first of the F2 tornadoes missed us by 2 blocks; it was a really close call, but we only had fallen tree limbs and debris (plus some kind of aluminum roofing piece) in our yard, plus loss of power for a while. We had many friends with roofing damage, but thankfully no injuries.

Also, I share Lindsay's sadness on the loss of the Barrelhead - it was the best place to get a burger in Springfield, and it had Guiness on tap - it will be missed.

Thanks again for the kind thoughts (sorry it took me so long to sign back in), you guys are the best!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:22 pm

Just glad you made it through OK!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:58 pm

Me too, Dean. Not to make too light of it but now to find another place that serves draught Guiness!!

lshaia · Post by **lshaia** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 3:15 am

To borrow a phrase, "No worries, mate!"

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 8:31 am

Bewdy!!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 5:34 am

I hear the midwest may get more severe weather with possible tornados. I hope everyone gets though it okay.

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 6:07 am

'Tis the season. While not discounting the tragedies of death and destruction that tornados and thunderstorms bring, they are "flesh wounds" compared with what hurricanes and earthquakes (and tidal waves) can do. While they can't be predicted with pinpoint accuracy, most folks around here are aware of the likely conditions for bad storms and keep aware of their approach. Thank goodness for modern weather tracking technology!

jaybic · Post by **jaybic** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:50 am

The storms came and went. And so far, there has not been any deaths reported. Some power lines are back down - many that were repaired just 3 weeks ago. One weather man last night said that this last batch was one powerful line of storms reaching from St. Louis on up to the Peoria area - however, the tornadoes that hit 3 weeks ago were more like a bowling ball in that all of their energy was focused in one area.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 11:58 am

I just got back from a little vacation - too little. It is good to see that Dean checked in while I was gone. I am glad everything is alright down state.

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:17 pm

Hey, welcome back, Ted. I got to play the "some blacker" bass last Thursday at practice, and it was set up perfectly! Thanks!