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saint_al

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joined on 07/09/05
last updated 09/20/09
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Literate, libertarian views, cat-friendly, Red Cross volunteer, Music + humor always~
2X citizen of Black Rock City, 4X UFO eyewitness, 9 years alcohol-free (thanx, Rational Recovery),
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Beyond adjectives.
www.abandonedtheaters.com/
Posted here just because of a personal fascination with rundown buildings.
Fri, July 31, 2009 - 5:51 PM permalink - 0 comments
 
I have really no idea how big of a blip this story was nationally, but locally it was handled as a State Emergency.

Friday, Williamson and Jackson counties in southern IL were hit by what the NWS described as a 'Inland Hurricane'. Gusts to 106 MPH were clocked @ the Carbondale airport. The power grid went (see pic, then multiply) and cell phone service became spotty at best.

I'm okay, so's my car. Immediately went into volunteer mode for street cleaning. During the storm, whole tree... read more
Wed, May 13, 2009 - 5:12 PM permalink - 4 comments
 
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