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Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

Every feeder band has a silver lining

Truly it has been said that into each life a few feet of rain must fall. Also, some trees. And most of your neighbor's garage.

But, while the devastation of receiving three hurricanes in a row is, frankly, devastating, still I've learned a few things about myself and this wonderful world we live in.

-- I have finally satisfied my life-long curiosity about what the roots of a 300-year-old oak look like.

(Note: Haven't managed a column in a few weeks, what with the primary election and the hurricanes and all, so I did a mid-week column for the heck of it.)

Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :

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-- I can eat Pringles and Beanie Weenies all day, every day, and no one says a word.

I resemble this remark.

Posted by vwiggin (Member # 926) on :

"Did you walk the dog?" "A tree fell on it."

Awww.... [Frown]

Funny though.... [Big Grin]

Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :

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Two trees fell on it.

You have the comedic timing and rhythm down pat. Great column!

Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :

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-- What happens in the shelter stays in the shelter.

Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :

Very funny, Chris!! Glad you made it through the double whammy okay, and hope Ivan stays far away!

Goody

Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :

Our power was restored tonight, making it a solid week without power. Now we get to deal with a musty house, a moldy refrigerator, and a yard literally full of tree debris left by the work crew.

And I find I don't mind a bit. Amazing how air conditioning can restore your focus.