We started our new jobs at Compton Ridge Campground on May 19th. It's a little of this and a little of that and a lot of variety, which suits us just fine. Every campground is the same but different - which makes learning new things fun and exciting. But most important, we learned the location of the safe place (the downstairs laundry).
When rain and thunderstorms are predicted here, there is always the chance for severe weather. We are located more in West Branson than Branson itself and a little over a hundred miles from Joplin MO.
We watched the sky turn black on Sunday, May 22nd. We were signed up to go to a show with a group of co-workers. The dogs got a little antsy and with Frannie (and Kathy) on the verge of freaking out, we declined going to the show. The TV was full of bright radar pictures and ominous warning of bad weather - the wind picked up - the thunder and lightning was everywhere. Yes, we gathered the dogs and our important papers and went to the only safe place we knew - the downstairs laundry. Even Jerri was unnerved by the severity of the thunderstorms and being on a ridge in the Ozarks.
Everyone heard that a tornado hit Joplin, but only after the sun came up the next day did we realize how very blessed and fortunate we were. Long overdue and for what good it will do, we now have a weather radio.
Our next installment will be about happy times. After all, Branson MO is the Entertainment Capital and our goal is to have a fun summer...
Be thankful for what you have - and pray for the people of Joplin
K&J
1 comment:
I am a HUGE wimp when it comes to storms and thank goodness Jerry does not condemn me for it as it was done to me throughout my life. If I say we need to get to shelter...or leave an area...or whatever it takes to make me feel safe, he goes along without all the moans and groans...love that man!
You guys stay safe and do not hesitate to get to shelter.
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