Yesterday afternoon, (Thursday) tornados touched down everywhere. About 4:30, they said one had touched down in our area and to take cover. I got in the bathtub in the center of the house seconds before it hit. Wham, Bam!
Back yard, former garden...house across the drainage ditch.
Opening the front door was a bit of a surprise.
Another view of back.
Front.
In the final analysis we were so very lucky, but a front wall is leaning in, one side leaning out, and the other side sort of bowed. Thursday night was our 38th anniversary...and one we will never forget.
Fee finally got home about an hour later...many roads closed, power lines down, etc. The contractor who had done some work on the house was in the area and called Fee, then came right over. Clean up until about 9:00 last night, with storms and tornados continuing to form and touch down all over East Texas, Northwest LA, and Ark.
Up this morning for more clean up. All day long. Tired. More pictures tomorrow. :) But we are fine!
OMG! You had a very close call. It looks like our house did after the hurricanes - when we lived in NC. So glad that you are ok.
ReplyDeleteLike Gerrie said, so glad you are OK. May the clen up go well for you.
ReplyDeleteJudy B
I'm glad to know you are ok. I hope the damage isn't too bad and insurance will help. Still scary.
ReplyDeleteMy sister lived in Lake Charles when Katrina hit. Makes me more nervous when these hurricanes happen. Oddly enough, I hadn't spotted this hurricane on news in So. Cal. I do appreciate your newsworthy post and hope all is ok in your area. Please keep us posted on what is happening in your area.
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Oh my, Jenny! I am so GLAD you are ok and were able to get to safety! Oh dear, your yard was so nice...and will be again...but what a scary day for you! Thank you for letting us know you are alright. Sending lots of hugs your way: (((((JenClair)))))
ReplyDeleteDebby McC/Quiltnbee
I'm glad you're fine. But your garden! It's so impressive, And so much work to do again.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are safe, hope the clear up doesn't take too long, look forward not back, hugs
ReplyDeleteThank goodness nobody was hurt! Tornadoes are more scary to me than hurricanes, although we've had 100+' oak trees down in both over the last 5 years. Good karma winging your way for a quick clean-up and repair, and no headaches with the insurance company!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been terrifying! The damage is amazing. I'm so sorry, and I hope the clean up and repair goes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteOMG! How scary! I'm so glad you're ok! And being home alone when it happened couldn't have been any fun for either of you.
ReplyDeleteI've had a few tornado scares when I lived in Texas. Happy to hear that you're safe and the damage was minor.
ReplyDeleteOh my! That shot of what you encountered when opening the front door really captures the impact so well.
ReplyDeleteWow. That is close. Well, since you posted, looks like all is well at your end. Take care.
ReplyDeletegood grief.... i have never been near anything like that. glad you are safe at least....hate to see the trees in such distress. all it takes is an instant. that is what we learn in life. good grief again.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! It sounds like you know exactly what to do in emergency. Fingers crossed the clean-up goes quickly.
ReplyDeletewhoooa, not what i was expecting to see here when i popped over...thank God you and loved ones are okay!
ReplyDeleteHow long were you in the bathtub? where you home alone?
Holy Mother! I'm so glad to know that you are safe after seeing this.
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