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Tulsa tornados, not a new sports team |
TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 7 2017, 11:09 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
As some of you have seen on the news, Tulsa was hit an f1, and another f2 tornado on Sunday morning.I'd like say that I was fortunate to not be in the path, and suffered no damage except for some lawn furniture and trash cans thrown around. Thanks to those who contacted me, through pm's, and text. One of my best mates was not so fortunate. I spent a long day yesterday helping him clean up after a 75', 80 year old pecan tree put a rather large skylight in his house. It came through the roof 6' from his bed in which he was sleeping. He was miraculously unharmed. The pecan tree also took out an old poplar tree that destroyed his new suv.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 7 2017, 11:13 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
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76-914 |
Aug 7 2017, 11:20 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Glad your OK Curt. I lived through 2 of them. There was no preparation for either. By the time we realized we we're in a Tornado it was a block down the road. It seems like it lasts a long time but in reality it's over in a few second and it either got ya or it didn't. And, what the Hell is it with Aluminum and twisters anyway. I lived in TX for 45+ years and they seem to seek out Mobile Homes don't they?
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Tom_T |
Aug 7 2017, 11:27 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Curt,
That was part of the reason we took out that 80'x100' Big Mutha Ficus I was telling you about by text yesterday. We get those 90-100 mph "Santa Ana Winds" out here, & that tree coming down on our house would be about the same result as your buddy's home. Word of warning - Folks need to watch their trees, & get them thinned/laced/trimmed every year or so if they're next to or over the house/structures/car parking, & have the Arborist check the roots & trunk structure too - whether your in tornado alley or not. High winds & earthquakes can happen anywhere! Doc Hugh & his wife in BA whom you've met, were just a few blocks north of the path where it crossed the 51 by the Hertz & QT Headquarters. They got no alarms! Sorry to hear about your buddy's SUV. I didn't catch that it was hit too from your texts. See ya in a few weeks! Thinking 'bout BBQ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
xperu |
Aug 7 2017, 12:59 PM
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TEXAS Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 13-June 06 From: League City Texas Member No.: 6,213 Region Association: None |
As some of you have seen on the news, Tulsa was hit an f1, and another f2 tornado on Sunday morning.I'd like say that I was fortunate to not be in the path, and suffered no damage except for some lawn furniture and trash cans thrown around. Thanks to those who contacted me, through pm's, and text. One of my best mates was not so fortunate. I spent a long day yesterday helping him clean up after a 75', 80 year old pecan tree put a rather large skylight in his house. It came through the roof 6' from his bed in which he was sleeping. He was miraculously unharmed. The pecan tree also took out an old poplar tree that destroyed his new suv. Tulsa is a very nice town, last year I was working in the oil patch building a cryogenic unit near Chickasha OK. We experiences a couple of those monsters, where do you go when your in the middle of nowhere?................ Very impressive. Here in League City/Houston TX. we have hurricane's, you can at least prepare for them, a tornado good luck, especially at night. I hope you get things back to norm soon. I'm actually a California-Son, but I will take a hurricane over an strong earth quake any day. Mike Kelly |
11tenths |
Aug 7 2017, 02:21 PM
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Ve get too soon old, und too late schmart Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 11-October 12 From: Islip, Long Island, NY Member No.: 15,026 Region Association: North East States |
Wow Curt-
Was about to email you to see if you had an ETA on my locks- Nevermind! I can see you've been a little preoccupied... Glad you're OK, take care of your friend. -Harry |
forrestkhaag |
Aug 7 2017, 03:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 935 Joined: 21-April 14 From: Scottsdale, Arizona Member No.: 17,273 Region Association: Southwest Region |
My first 71 914 was purchased from the porsche delaer in town at the time (74) and I Lived thru a few F1's in my younger years living on Tulsa time. Sat in for Jami Oldaker one time with the Eric Clapton Band playing w/ EC at the Cain's Ballroom back in the day / Marcy Levy in her prime at the time belting out duets with EC . But the tornado season was always looming in June thru early Sept. Scary stuff flattened my apt in June 8th storm in 75 / my girlfriend and I crawled to a fire station across the street that had metal seat-rows with seat belts to strap us down and they opened all the doors and windows to keepp the place on the ground.....
Stay safe and park the 914 below grade. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 7 2017, 04:38 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Hey Forrest, I'm an old friend of Jamie's, Don white, David teagarten, and others. Don white still does a Wednesday evening at a local place. Sweet Emily is still around somewhere. Eric sneaks into town occasionally for some studio time. Have some new state of the art studios here now. In high school I played with Chuck Blackwell, Larry Samuels, and Larry Arnett. Still play with a group every other Sunday at a local bar. There's a jam night somewhere in town every night. Sometimes several. Players make the rounds on Sunday. Still a great music town.
That June 8th tornado was the worst I've seen ( seen a couple dozen in 68 years), btw, it was 74. |
TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 7 2017, 04:39 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Harry, got the new key cut on Saturday. I'll key the ignition in the next few days.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 7 2017, 04:41 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Looking forward to it Tom. Always a pleasure.
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Shadowfax |
Aug 7 2017, 04:48 PM
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Show us the meaning of haste Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 19-January 15 Member No.: 18,340 Region Association: South East States |
Glad you are OK, Curt, and were also able to help your buddy.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 7 2017, 04:56 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Thanks Pedro. I have three friends that the group of us have been like brothers for 45 years. We lost our first brother ten days ago. Couldn't handle losing another that soon.
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Tom_T |
Aug 7 2017, 05:05 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey Forrest, I'm an old friend of Jamie's, Don white, David teagarten, and others. Don white still does a Wednesday evening at a local place. Sweet Emily is still around somewhere. Eric sneaks into town occasionally for some studio time. Have some new state of the art studios here now. In high school I played with Chuck Blackwell, Larry Samuels, and Larry Arnett. Still play with a group every other Sunday at a local bar. There's a jam night somewhere in town every night. Sometimes several. Players make the rounds on Sunday. Still a great music town. That June 8th tornado was the worst I've seen ( seen a couple dozen in 68 years), btw, it was 74. Yet another side of you that I didn't know about Curt! You never cease to amaze me bud! You too Forrest! PS - I mean the musical talents guys! .... coming from a guy with none, whom "it took 20 years to learn to play a radio!" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 7 2017, 05:38 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,304 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Tom, it's been thirty years since I've played with a group, or even on stage. I've done some party's, weddings, and even a couple of funerals, but just solo. Some friends persistently urged me to go to an open mike night. About six months ago I finally broke down and went to one. After a half dozen solo songs with my 12 string the host band asked me to stay on stage and join them. I've been playing guitar, singing, and blowing my harps with them since. Never too late I figure! Having a great time.
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Tom_T |
Aug 7 2017, 06:00 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Tom, it's been thirty years since I've played with a group, or even on stage. I've done some party's, weddings, and even a couple of funerals, but just solo. Some friends persistently urged me to go to an open mike night. About six months ago I finally broke down and went to one. After a half dozen solo songs with my 12 string the host band asked me to stay on stage and join them. I've been playing guitar, singing, and blowing my harps with them since. Never too late I figure! Having a great time. Okay, so now you need to tell me when & where while I'm there, so I can listen. Hopefully it's at an "Indian Friendly" bar though! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Now where did I store my kazoo!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
914-300Hemi |
Aug 7 2017, 09:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,356 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
Glad to hear that everyone was okay.
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Valy |
Aug 7 2017, 09:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California |
Happy to see you and your family are safe. It must be your lucky 914 that saved you (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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maxwelj |
Aug 8 2017, 12:41 PM
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rebuilt member Group: Benefactors Posts: 278 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Owasso, OK Member No.: 1,532 Region Association: None |
Curt, slight hijack, but do you know which musician lived out on 106th St N at 205th East Ave and had a 914 and a 924 (or 944)? He must have moved on a couple of years ago (or died), as the house has been torn down and replaced. A neighbor said he was pretty well known, but he couldn't remember his name. As you may recall, I lived just a couple of blocks down the street. Just curious as to who it was.
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