The National Weather Service reports that a house was struck by lightening during the storms this morning. Windows on one side of the house were damaged and the electrical blox was blown.
AUGUST 2014
Saturday, June 22, 2013
DID YOU KNOW THIS?
“Goodbye” came from “God bye” which came from “God be with you.”
— UberFacts (@UberFacts) June 22, 2013
ARE WE DONE WITH THE STORMS? ARE YOU KIDDING?
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS:
PERIODS OF THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HEAVY RAIN ARE
EXPECTED SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. THE SEVERE RISKS SUNDAY AND
MONDAY WOULD MAINLY BE DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS.
THE
MAIN SEVERE THREATS WOULD BE LARGE HAIL, DAMAGING WINDS AND THE
HEAVY RAINS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING FLASH FLOODING.
IT IS TOO EARLY TO
DETERMINE IF ANY THUNDERSTORMS ON WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY POSE A
SEVERE THREAT.
BIG TIME RAIN THIS MORNING
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:
THUNDERSTORMS WITH TORRENTIAL RAIN POUNDED THE WISCONSIN-
IOWA BORDER HARD THIS MORNING. NEARLY 7 INCHES OF RAIN HAS FALLEN
IN PARTS OF SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN OVERNIGHT AND FLOODING WILL BECOME
MORE WIDESPREAD THIS MORNING.
AVOID FLOOD WATERS AT ALL COSTS. MOVE TO HIGH GROUND AND EXPECT
ALL CREEKS AND STREAMS TO CLIMB QUICKLY THIS MORNING.
I DIDN'T KNOW THIS
If you need only 1/2 an onion, save the root half. It will last longer. #Food
— TravelnKids (@TravelnKids) June 22, 2013
THIS IS YOUR CAPTAIN SPEAKING
Let’s see some hands! Who has always dreamt of being a pilot? pic.twitter.com/B72WZFPU7R
— Turkish Airlines (@TurkishAirlines) June 22, 2013
CABLE TV: GOING THE WAY OF THE TELEPHONE BOOTH
The largest decline in cable subscribers was recorded in the first quarter of the year. Cable homes have dropped to 88% and it's expected it will be down to 82% by 2020.
A NOTE FROM LYNNE
"Since back I haven't had any time to go through photos as still going through all brochures, washing clothes etc.
We spent the day in Viroqua yesterday(Thursday), spent hours with Mom at home, going through all the rooms. She felt really well the entire time. Sandy was with us too.
I will be getting to photos soon as send some to you. We have probably 3,000 from all cameras used. My video will take time to edit also. Busy days."
NO COMMENT
Jail advises they will accept female with diabetes as long as she's not missing any toes. Umm... Ok. #funnyrules #jail
— Dispatch this! (@911_central) June 22, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
I DON'T GET IT EITHER!
Ever notice how irons have a setting for permanent press? I don't get it.
— Reg Saddler (@zaibatsu) June 21, 2013
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
ANOTHER THUNDERSTORM CLUSTER WILL TRACK ACROSS THE REGION TONIGHT.
HEAVY RAINS AND STRONG TO DAMAGING WINDS ARE EXPECTED. FLASH
FLOODING COULD RESULT. HAIL WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE.
STORM CHANCES
WILL INCREASE AFTER 9 PM.
THEY TELL ME THIS IS A FACT.....
Your hearing is the last sense to go when you die. Sight is the first to go. Then it's taste, smell and touch.
My question is, how do they know that? Seems to me I'll have to die before I'll know, for sure if that's correct and, if it is, I doubt I'll be telling anybody.
THAT WAS QUITE A STORM WE HAD THIS MORNING
Some events reported include a 50 MPH wind gust four miles north of Holmen, there was another gust 3 miles northwest of Holmen clocked at 55 MPH.
Wind damage was reported on French Island and 2 miles east of La Crosse. Several large branches were blown down at Forest Hills Golf Course and along Bliss Road.
A pontoon boat was flipped upside down on Lake Onalaska.
Quarter inch hail was reported 2 miles east of La Crosse.
Thunderstorm wind damage was reported in West Salem.
Here in La Crosse we had street flooding on Cass Street, Losey Boulevard, Copeland Avenue and Monitor Street. There was also flooding on the lower level of the Green parking ramp at Gunderson.
And, the forecast says WE COULD HAVE THE SAME CONDITIONS, AGAIN, EARLY TOMORROW MORNING.
TODAY IS PAPER AIRPLANE DAY
You old, retired guys don't have a thing to do so get some paper, follow these folding instructions and make an airplane that will fly farther than any other paper airplane you can make.
FLOOD ADVISORY FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
THE HEAVY RAIN SEEN OVERNIGHT & THIS MORNING WILL PUSH LEVELS
ABOVE FLOOD STAGE ALONG THE BLACK RIVER AT BLACK RIVER FALLS AND
NEAR GALESVILLE & ALONG THE KICKAPOO RIVER AT READSTOWN.
IT RAINED EVEN HARDER THAN I THOUGHT
I took the garbage out after the rain stopped and decided I won't go out again. I said, to Peggy, "This is one of those days when I glad I don't have to get out and go to work anymore.
It's still sprinkling and the wind is vicious. Miserable morning.
I realized how miserable after seeing this report from the National Weather Service.
INTENSE HEAVY RAIN RATES EARLIER THIS MORNING LED TO WIDESPREAD STREET FLOODING IN PARTS OF THE CITY. WHILE MOST OF THE FLOODING HAS GONE DOWN.THERE WERE STILL SOME STREETS UNDER WATER AT 9AM. INCLUDING COPELAND & MONITOR STREETS WITH SOME STRANDED CARS.
THE HEAVIEST RAIN HAS ENDED SO CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE OVER TIME THIS MORNING.
THE HEAVIEST RAIN HAS ENDED SO CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE OVER TIME THIS MORNING.
RAINFALL TOTALS THIS MORNING
La Crosse Airport: 1.37"
Holland: 1.16"
Ft. McCoy: 0.47"
Ettrick: 1.62"
Stoddard: 1.26"
Holland: 1.16"
Ft. McCoy: 0.47"
Ettrick: 1.62"
Stoddard: 1.26"
NUTS! I FORGOT THE ASPARAGUS
Rita and Roger have asparagus growing in their garden and they invited me to pick some but, of course, I forgot. Now, I see this morning, allrecipes has a recipe for chicken and asparagus that looks so good!
GOOD THOUGHT FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LA CROSSE
As you start your morning activities, think about the lightning risk when heading outdoors. Next week is Lightning Safety Awareness Week.
— NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) June 21, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
WARM AFTERNOON
It was 87 degrees at 2:00 PM in La Crosse. I can hear Roger weeping and gnashing his teeth from here.
THAT'S A LOT OF PARTS
6,000,000 component parts make up a 747. #airportlive
— British Airways (@British_Airways) June 20, 2013
HURRICANE SEASON HAS BEGUN IN THE GULF
FADING FACEBOOK
I was just looking at some interesting figures. A recent survey found that 94% of teens have a Facebook account but they're using it much less than ever. At the same time, teens using Twitter have doubled in the past year.
JUST A THOUGHT
"I promise." - "I am sorry." - "I love you." They all have eight letters, but then again, so does- "Bullsh!t."
— Relatable Quotes ☼ (@SoTrue__Quotes) June 20, 2013
JUST IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T BEEN WATCHING YOUR CALENDAR.....
TOMORROW IS
THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER
Summer begins at 12:04 A.M. (CDT) tomorrow which will be the longest day of the year.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
THIS IS NOT GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Just saw an article that reports a United Flight from London to San Francisco ran out of toilet paper and they had to rely on cocktail napkins. That's one flight I'm glad I missed.
STICKY WEATHER AND STORMS AHEAD
The last couple of days have been so nice but we're in for a stormy stretch from tonight through Tuesday.
Thunderstorms will roll through with heavy rain and, possibly, damaging winds and flooding. Afternoon heat indices of 90 to 95 can be expected.
It was a cold spring but the heat is on now!
THE PONY'S ARE LOOKIN' GOOD AGAIN!
Rita had a dentist appointment this morning so I got a ride to the grocery store when she was done.
She says the Ferrier arrived at the farm early this morning and took care of the pony's hoofs. All is well and they're in good health. It sure is nice to see them back in the pasture again.
GARY IS ALWAYS GOOD FOR A JOKE
My wife found out that our dog (a Schnauzer) could hardly hear, so she took it to the veterinarian.
The vet found that the problem was hair in the dog's ears. He cleaned both ears, and the dog could then hear fine.
The vet then proceeded to tell Andrea that, if she wanted to keep this from recurring, she should go to the store and get some "Nair" hair remover and rub it in the dog's ears once a month.
Andrea went to the store and bought some "Nair" hair remover.
At the register, the pharmacist told her, "If you're going to use this under your arms, don't use deodorant for a few days."
Andrea said, "I'm not using it under my arms."
The pharmacist said, "If you're using it on your legs, don't use body lotion for a couple of days."
Andrea replied, "I'm not using it on my legs either. If you must know, I'm using it on my Schnauzer."
The pharmacist said, "Well, stay off your bicycle for about a week."
The vet found that the problem was hair in the dog's ears. He cleaned both ears, and the dog could then hear fine.
The vet then proceeded to tell Andrea that, if she wanted to keep this from recurring, she should go to the store and get some "Nair" hair remover and rub it in the dog's ears once a month.
Andrea went to the store and bought some "Nair" hair remover.
At the register, the pharmacist told her, "If you're going to use this under your arms, don't use deodorant for a few days."
Andrea said, "I'm not using it under my arms."
The pharmacist said, "If you're using it on your legs, don't use body lotion for a couple of days."
Andrea replied, "I'm not using it on my legs either. If you must know, I'm using it on my Schnauzer."
The pharmacist said, "Well, stay off your bicycle for about a week."
RITA AND ROGER ARE BACK ON LINE
RITA REPORTS:
We have been off line since last Thursday and just got our computer back. We have not yet found any emails from June 13 – 20 on it, but our carrier etc. have all been switched. If you sent anything we should know about, please resend.
HOW FAST IS 33.86 PETAFLOPS?
I see the Chinese now have the worlds fastest supercomputer that does 33.86 petaflops per second or, to put it another way, that's 33,860 trillion calculations per second. I think that's even faster than a speeding bullet.
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Lot's of sun and a high near 75 should make this a picture perfect day. The rest of the week will be "iffy" so this is the day for outdoor plans.
Tomorrow through Sunday it's a 50% chance for thunderstorms each day.
The Ferrier will be at Rita and Roger's today to clean up the pony's hoofs. They sure picked the right day to get that job done.
THE BLAIRS ARE BACK
LYNNE REPORTS ON THEIR ALASKA TRIP
Finally taking some time to write you about our fantastic vacation to Alaska and Vancouver. Daniel is an expert at planning everything down to the last detail so we had no glitches anywhere we went. Nora, our good friend, came to our home June 5 and we picked up Sandy and proceeded to Derrick and Jennifer's to see the addition and remodeling that is being done on their home. It will be so nice and definitely large. We all went out to eat and then stayed overnight with Daniel and Jon.
A limo picked the six of us up at Daniel and Jon's at 4:30 a.m. June 6. Our flight from O'Hare to Anchorage was smooth and on time. The sight of the snow-covered mountains was a sight to behold. We've seen pictures and movies but they don't do justice. The weather was so perfect with sun and blue skies. The temperature was always high 60's to 70's. How fortunate we were as all of us were taking pictures. There were 2 iPhones, 2 cameras, and my camcorder so we ended up with a couple thousand photos to go through. I will be working on those and my movies for quite awhile. We loved the mountains, train ride to Seward, tram ride, glaciers and waterfalls from the ship. The actual cruise aboard Royal Caribbean Radiance Of The Seas was 7 days with stops and tours. Of course, there was food everywhere we went, especially on the ship. Lots of walking and entertainment too. Just a great trip.
Now back to reality (washing clothes, cooking, going through brochures, souvenirs, and most of all, the photos and movies.
A limo picked the six of us up at Daniel and Jon's at 4:30 a.m. June 6. Our flight from O'Hare to Anchorage was smooth and on time. The sight of the snow-covered mountains was a sight to behold. We've seen pictures and movies but they don't do justice. The weather was so perfect with sun and blue skies. The temperature was always high 60's to 70's. How fortunate we were as all of us were taking pictures. There were 2 iPhones, 2 cameras, and my camcorder so we ended up with a couple thousand photos to go through. I will be working on those and my movies for quite awhile. We loved the mountains, train ride to Seward, tram ride, glaciers and waterfalls from the ship. The actual cruise aboard Royal Caribbean Radiance Of The Seas was 7 days with stops and tours. Of course, there was food everywhere we went, especially on the ship. Lots of walking and entertainment too. Just a great trip.
Now back to reality (washing clothes, cooking, going through brochures, souvenirs, and most of all, the photos and movies.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
RECORD HEAT IN ALASKA
Now I know why Bob, Lynne, Daniel and Jon went to Alaska. They went to get warm! They're having all time record heat up there. 84 in Nome, 96 at Talkeetna, 94 at McGrath. No parka needed in that kind of weather!
WHAT'S COOKIN'?
Paula Deen has a recipe for home made peanut butter cups AND YOU CAN GET IT RIGHT HERE.
TIMES HAVE CHANGED
A cookbook from 1943 tells cooks, "Do not chop onions with 'raw hands' because the smell will linger and spoil the enjoyment of a later cigarette."
ARE YOU SATISFIED?
According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the three industries that have the lowest customer service ratings are the subscription TV service providers, internet service providers and the airlines.
IT'S BEEN A LONG, LONG TIME
I was just thinking, this morning, I've been living in this apartment for 16 years. That's the longest I've lived in one place in my entire life.
ANOTHER NICE DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Today's forecast looks great: A sunny sky with a high of 71. We're finally getting some days without rain.
There could be some isolated thunderstorms, however, in southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa and far southwest Wisconsin. Our next best chance for thunderstorms in La Crosse will be Friday.
PEACE
Genuine peace is based on inner peace, because you cannot build peace on the basis of anger.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) June 18, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
ANOTHER SENSLESS ACT
9-year-old girl struck by vehicle of intoxicated driver http://t.co/TCod9Na1Ei
— WKBT News RSS (@wkbt) June 17, 2013
WHO CUT THE CHEESE?
Photo: Use your Wisconsin Queso atop boats of Charred Mexican Zucchini by Joy the Baker. http://t.co/7NQfMIa8bl
— Wisconsin Cheese (@WisconsinCheese) June 17, 2013
THE HEAT IS ON DOWN SOUTH
At 1:00 P.M.
93 in Houston with a heat index of 104. 91 in Austin with a heat index of 95. 97 in McAllen with a heat index of 103.
TWITTER POST
This is "graffiti" in Minneapolis. Gotta love it. @MeetMinneapolis pic.twitter.com/cRVR5plAoM
— Rob Haack (@rwhaack) June 16, 2013
SNAKES EVERYWHERE
Terrel got rid of the snakes that infested Rita and Rogers shed last week. At first they thought it was rattlers but, it turned out, they weren't
It was a rattler that bit a girl in the Badlands of South Dakota over the weekend, however, after she and her mother wandered off the established trail. She's going to be OK after getting a shot of the anti-venom but it's a reminder that they're out there. Best to keep your eyes open and stay on the trail.
SOUNDS LIKE LINDA HAD A NICE BIRTHDAY
"We went to my favorite Argentine restaurant for lunch and then I did a little shopping. A lovely, quiet day."
GOT A NOTE FROM BERT
"Eric and Aaron are in South Dakota shooting prairie dogs. They saw Evie Gilberg and her family at their ranch.
Eric asked if he could bring a puppy home. They saw an ad for AKC black lab pups but they were $500.oo. I think Eric just wanted to see if I would throw a fit a fit about the price."
FOND MEMORIES OF COLOMBIA
This video brought back memories of my visit to Cartagena, Colombia with Donnie so many years ago. When you see the video you won't be surprised to hear me say, "this is my kind of town!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
I ALREADY KNOW IT'S GOING TO GET TOO HOT FOR ROGER TODAY
These kitty's know how to get out of the heat.
CAN THIS BE TRUE?
In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all the world's nuclear weapons combined.
— UberFacts (@UberFacts) June 16, 2013
VIKING BREW
Click here INSPIRING TRAVELLERS and check out the BEERS OF NORWAY. I didn't realize they were such beer lovers but, apparently, it's a Sturdy Viking thing.
OH! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAD'S DAY!!
After some thick morning fog, the sun is going to come out and shine down on a perfect day for dad. The high will be right in my comfort zone at 80 degrees.
I'm going to spend the afternoon on the farm and I've got my cowboy hat hanging by the front door so I don't forget to take it. My head can't take any more sunburn.
A COUPLE MORE PIX FROM FRIDAY
While Terrel and Roger were getting the pony's on Friday, Rita and I hit the greenhouse and then went home and planted.
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