@ Conclue, your post so touched my heart. I'm so very scared right now.
You active, posting members, thank you so very much. We have an intimate history that you aren't even aware of, and my most sincerest of gratitude for many years of sharing and even humor at a time when we needed it most!
I live in Parkton, Maryland 21120-9495, nestled in the middle of a 130 acre cornfield, where I run an animal rescue. Tonite I'm planning on how to get my animals, self and son to safety, should there be a wobble bit more west. If anyone thinks that I need to relocate now, please say so, I respect your opinions so very much!
None of you know me, but I know you all.
I found you when Katrina was coming and my elderly parents in Long Beach, MS refused to leave. Dad, a cranky retired Naval Air Officer refused to leave, and with his pistol by his side, said he'd be ready for the looters. All of the remnants of Camile were in his area as current reminders to the new inhabitants, and he'd always promised that they'd bug out of there if anything big came along. He and mom were transplanted to that area after the Dept of Oceanography (dad was employed) relocated to MS in the late 70's from Maryland. Dad failed on that promise.
Katrina hit, we had every reason to believe our parents had perished. They were found alive 4 days later, thanks to bloggers and those responding to my posts and TEXTING. Hurricane City and the members here are so very dear to my heart, you were my life line to what was happening in predictions, real time, and post.
So a first time poster, simply because I had nothing academically to add to any conversation, but learning all the while. However, long, very long time lurker, and it's time I came out of the shadows and thanked you all so very much! Thank you.
So, now a bout me? ROTF, let me know if you think I'm in trouble. Love and respect to you all!
Affectionately,
Barb Clay
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