Allow me for a moment to go OOC

As many of you are probably aware, Christine was unable to attend the anniversary party for her and Edward on the 15th. Below are some photos to show you what was going on here in RL that made it impossible for me to be in world.



A few trees at my parent's farm


Someone's t.v. tower


I don't think those trees were planted quite like that...


A pivot irrigation sprinkler...not quite looking like it should.


One of several downed power lines.


The cenotaph in Burdett, which is 11kms from where I live. They had a tornado touch down there.


More of the cenotaph, different angle.


A house in Burdett...I think


Marks from the storm.

Now these next pics are taken of a house that I sold to a family this past spring. It was a lovely farm home, with brick on the outside and well protected by trees. The family was in the home when the storm struck, but are ok.


The front of the home. There was a porch area with a brick planter and climbing vines on the front at one time.


The garage area.


An uprooted tree in the yard.


The garage sidewall...or what's left of it.


The backyard. Pieces of the roof everywhere.


More of the backyard, notice the big building in the background. It would seem someone just peeled back part of the roof (it's not a very good pic, I know)


The front of the house again.


Needless to say, I feel very VERY lucky that the worst damage my own home suffered was some holes in my front screen door and my flowers being decimated. None of our windows were broken, our roof is intact and for the most part, our trees are fine. Everyone is pitching in and working together to get things cleared up.

So, I'm sorry Christine missed the party, but I think it's a good excuse to have another one, just because. :-)