OOC 20 "Adventures in GunRunning"
POSTED BY: CapnRahn
UPDATED: Sunday, September 12, 2004 17:02
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Lots of tree trash in the back.
Decoy has called - he and his folks are fine but without power. No way of telling how long they will be shut off.
And it is not even actually here yet ...
All is still well.
Debs
If Justice is the dish, then I am your waitress
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You want to hear something funny? The same thing was happening to me - and I'm 37. The 50-something housemates were worried I was becoming addicted to the Internet. It wasn't what they said, it was what they tried NOT to say, or tried to do to lure me away from the computer. That all changed when I had to start taking online courses and suddenly there was a REASON for me to be online. Nevermind that neither of them has any "cyberfriends" or have joined any chat rooms, or explored relationships outside their very small, tight social circles - if I can dare call them that. All they see are the stories on the news about people who are arrested for neglecting their children because they were on the Internet 24/7, then me spending an entire evening on IM and they think "OH NO! It's happening to her!" I think all of you will agree with me that based on that, I'm the last person to worry about.
You're showing wisdom, mei mei, to hold back and some discipline in pulling away from the computer for a bit. There is a season, and all that.
I'm back! I don't know how long this will last, though, so enjoy it while you can.
We have art so as not to die of truth ~ Neitzsche
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Heh, I started online-binging with Napster. Anyone here ever chat on that old thing? Guess I'm just a hardcore sometimes, and like you said, Squee, spend too much on, and a few too little off, fair enough for me too.
Oh, and Debs. . .penny for the smart lady!
We can't all be heroes, since some of us have to sit at the curb and clap as they go by.
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Oh gods - it's almost here.
Decoy is ok and still without power. Where I am the wind is ramping up to a level I cannot completely comprehend. I mean we have tornados where I come from but they last such a short time ... this has been going on for hours and just keeps getting stronger.
I guess I never realized just how flexible a tree can be.
I still have power as you can see. All is well except my mental state is getting just a bit less stable. Thank you for all being here, while I rant. I don't feel quite so alone.
Debs
Raven 
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If Justice is the dish, then I am your waitress
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Quote:
Originally posted by MercedesTroy:
I still have power as you can see. All is well except my mental state is getting just a bit less stable. Thank you for all being here, while I rant. I don't feel quite so alone.
Don't worry Debs, I'm here reading along. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Just put on some happy music, watch some Firefly and try to get your mind off of the weather.I'm not broken, in my dream I win...
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Quote:
Originally posted by MercedesTroy:
I guess I never realized just how flexible a tree can be.
That's gotta be the quote of the day.
Hold tight, hurricane dwellers. You will all make it through. I feel very certain.
On a side note, I had an idea last night for roof shingles that would keep them on the roof during a hurricane.
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I get to return a tiny bit of the favor Deb did me when my comp went fubar - Thus:
I just got off the phone with Deb, we talked for nearly 3 hours, I think.
Her power is out (was expected) and she is set up to weather the storm.
She wanted me to post to you all and let you know she is OK and won't be posting OOC or RP for a bit. She really appreciates the well-wishes and good thoughts sent their way. Astri, Decoy and a few others from FFFn are in the same hurricane ridden boat.
If anybody needs to contact Deb, let me know. The phone lines are still working as well as the cell relay towers.
Take care all!
"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"
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Loved your Mal post, Capn, very shiny
I'm not broken, in my dream I win...
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Hello all.
Power is up in the house I am staying in, but NOT yet at my own residence. However my cats are fine, we went and checked on them.
However computer here is making a really strange noise once I turned it back on like I was supposed to, so will shut down again soon. But I am just peachy and it looks like it is pretty much over for the most part.
Very scary in the night, winds up to 60 miles an hour around here. Much trash on ground and a few trees.
Thanks again for all of your good thoughts - probably the reason we did so well. Decoy is with me for this moment and ok, but still has no power at his place.
All should be restored to normal soon and I should be back in my own digs by Wednesday night - so look for me in chat.
See you soon.
Debs
If Justice is the dish, then I am your waitress
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I'm fine, as is Deb... my power is now back up, but there are still a lot of people who haven't had power for 3 weeks now...
Our houses are ok, and a new thought is: roof shingles that stay on during a hurricane is good, having a roof that stays on the house is better. :)
trees bend, but telephone poles made from trees don't. Does that seem right to you? :)
Down to canned goods over here, as everything had to be thrown out of the refrigerator... but not much, as we saw it comming, and knew not to stock up much... will post later,
Love, Luck, & Lollipops, from:
Decoy, they make me go first.
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