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DixieGal · 04-29-2011, 11:54 AM

We are waiting. Hopefully after Pres Obama is gone, the National Guard will finally let us in, now at day 3. Our neighbors are all dead, 9 found, 4 still missing as of last night. The news has been kept out, no pics yet. It is the Concord community site in Hueytown, Ala, when it finally gets open for news. It is the worst place in the state, total news blackout. I'm sending PM's with contact info to a few folks here, KennyC, Betty, and pooh, in case you want to talk to us.

Our cell system is down, with the towers being destroyed. I can get incoming calls sometimes. We will check in here wherever we find a place with wifi coverage. I love you all.

Bambi

CWatkinsNash · 04-29-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DixieGal

We are waiting. Hopefully after Pres Obama is gone, the National Guard will finally let us in, now at day 3. Our neighbors are all dead, 9 found, 4 still missing as of last night. The news has been kept out, no pics yet. It is the Concord community site in Hueytown, Ala, when it finally gets open for news. It is the worst place in the state, total news blackout. I'm sending PM's with contact info to a few folks here, KennyC, Betty, and pooh, in case you want to talk to us.

Our cell system is down, with the towers being destroyed. I can get incoming calls sometimes. We will check in here wherever we find a place with wifi coverage. I love you all.

Bambi

We love you too, Bambi, and we're all thinking about you. *hugs*

kindlekitten · 04-29-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitchawl

It's common for nurses to give it to patients in hospitals to help them to sleep. It makes most people rather drowsy, and they don't need a doctor to prescribe it.

Stitchawl

it's also a field expedient treatment for anxiety attacks

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjones6416

Yes, even for dogs it's usually for allergies, and I have to give it to him occasionally in the spring when he starts wheezing with some sort of grass allergy. Last time I did that I watched him get so much calmer and drowsier as his breathing eased and I wondered about using it for the anxiety (which gives him similar symptoms.) I did a little research and found that quite a few owners do it for that. This is the first time I did it, but I'll do it again when I need to. I hate seeing him in that panicked state.

and hoomans as well!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

We are waiting. Hopefully after Pres Obama is gone, the National Guard will finally let us in, now at day 3. Our neighbors are all dead, 9 found, 4 still missing as of last night. The news has been kept out, no pics yet. It is the Concord community site in Hueytown, Ala, when it finally gets open for news. It is the worst place in the state, total news blackout. I'm sending PM's with contact info to a few folks here, KennyC, Betty, and pooh, in case you want to talk to us.

Our cell system is down, with the towers being destroyed. I can get incoming calls sometimes. We will check in here wherever we find a place with wifi coverage. I love you all.

Bambi

OMG!!! all of them!?

kindlekitten · 04-29-2011, 12:15 PM

here's a link of what Dixie is dealing with

kennyc · 04-29-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

We are waiting. Hopefully after Pres Obama is gone, the National Guard will finally let us in, now at day 3. Our neighbors are all dead, 9 found, 4 still missing as of last night. The news has been kept out, no pics yet. It is the Concord community site in Hueytown, Ala, when it finally gets open for news. It is the worst place in the state, total news blackout. I'm sending PM's with contact info to a few folks here, KennyC, Betty, and pooh, in case you want to talk to us.

Our cell system is down, with the towers being destroyed. I can get incoming calls sometimes. We will check in here wherever we find a place with wifi coverage. I love you all.

Bambi

OMG. I'm so glad you guys are okay. The devastation is horrible. And your neighbors....OMG. You guys were lucky and blessed and did the right things apparently.

Please please let us know how we can help.

GeoffC · 04-29-2011, 12:50 PM

It's frustrating being so far away and not being able to do anything ....

kennyc · 04-29-2011, 01:16 PM

If we (or you) set up a Target or Walmart gift registry (or if you have paypal) we can send money to help!

GeoffC · 04-29-2011, 01:19 PM

Let us know what is best .....

poohbear_nc · 04-29-2011, 02:03 PM

We're waiting - along with DG & Tim - to find out what they are able to salvage (if anything) - and what they will need. Anyone wanting to directly contact DG, PM me or Betty or Kenny & we'll share our info - just don't want to post it in the open for spammers, etc. to grab.

kennyc · 04-29-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

We're waiting - along with DG & Tim - to find out what they are able to salvage (if anything) - and what they will need. Anyone wanting to directly contact DG, PM me or Betty & we'll share our info - just don't want to post it in the open for spammers, etc. to grab.

True. DG shared her contact info with me as well.

DixieGal · 04-29-2011, 02:21 PM

Obama came and left. Then FEMA took command from the sheriffs. Meanwhile, the cadaver dogs found 3 more bodies, and it will be at least tomorrow before we can get in. We hope.

Church groups are setting up food pavilions for all of who are waiting.

DixieGal · 04-29-2011, 02:52 PM

KK, thanks for the article. That was taken from a helicopter, because the news vans are not even getting throught to the command center.

We had to show our ID to get past the first checkpoint. Then you go to the 2nd checkpoint, where you show your ID again and they issue you a card to show. That is where you stand for hours in the sun, hoping to get in.

It will be a long time before we stop hearing the screams for help coming from all around us after we dug ourselves out. A man broke down our door because we were trapped inside. Then he was gone, trying to find the next people. I don't know who he was, but pray thanks to God for him.

Fixing to lose wifi

kennyc · 04-29-2011, 02:53 PM

Thoughts are with you guys!

You probably aren't aware, but Anna Karenina won the vote. Thank you for nominating it!
Now I have to read it and it's all your fault!

Hold on tight, keep your hope alive. We're here for you!

DixieGal · 04-29-2011, 02:53 PM

They arrest on sight anyone trying to get through on foot.

DixieGal · 04-29-2011, 02:55 PM

I can't read, just keep walking and talking to other people waiting. Too wired to read.

04-29-2011, 02:03 PM	#9024
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,487 Karma: 135239851 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	We're waiting - along with DG & Tim - to find out what they are able to salvage (if anything) - and what they will need. Anyone wanting to directly contact DG, PM me or Betty or Kenny & we'll share our info - just don't want to post it in the open for spammers, etc. to grab. Last edited by poohbear_nc; 04-29-2011 at 02:36 PM. Reason: added Kenny! oops!

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04-29-2011, 11:54 AM	#9016
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	We are waiting. Hopefully after Pres Obama is gone, the National Guard will finally let us in, now at day 3. Our neighbors are all dead, 9 found, 4 still missing as of last night. The news has been kept out, no pics yet. It is the Concord community site in Hueytown, Ala, when it finally gets open for news. It is the worst place in the state, total news blackout. I'm sending PM's with contact info to a few folks here, KennyC, Betty, and pooh, in case you want to talk to us. Our cell system is down, with the towers being destroyed. I can get incoming calls sometimes. We will check in here wherever we find a place with wifi coverage. I love you all. Bambi

04-29-2011, 12:15 PM	#9019
kindlekitten Professional Adventuress Posts: 13,368 Karma: 50260224 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Olympic Peninsula on the OTHER Washington! (the big green clean one on the west coast!) Device: Kindle, the original! Times Two! and gifting an International Kindle	here's a link of what Dixie is dealing with

04-29-2011, 12:50 PM	#9021
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	It's frustrating being so far away and not being able to do anything ....

04-29-2011, 01:16 PM	#9022
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,903 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	If we (or you) set up a Target or Walmart gift registry (or if you have paypal) we can send money to help!

04-29-2011, 01:19 PM	#9023
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Let us know what is best .....

04-29-2011, 02:21 PM	#9026
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Obama came and left. Then FEMA took command from the sheriffs. Meanwhile, the cadaver dogs found 3 more bodies, and it will be at least tomorrow before we can get in. We hope. Church groups are setting up food pavilions for all of who are waiting.

04-29-2011, 02:52 PM	#9027
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	KK, thanks for the article. That was taken from a helicopter, because the news vans are not even getting throught to the command center. We had to show our ID to get past the first checkpoint. Then you go to the 2nd checkpoint, where you show your ID again and they issue you a card to show. That is where you stand for hours in the sun, hoping to get in. It will be a long time before we stop hearing the screams for help coming from all around us after we dug ourselves out. A man broke down our door because we were trapped inside. Then he was gone, trying to find the next people. I don't know who he was, but pray thanks to God for him. Fixing to lose wifi

04-29-2011, 02:53 PM	#9028
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,903 Karma: 119230421 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Thoughts are with you guys! You probably aren't aware, but Anna Karenina won the vote. Thank you for nominating it! Now I have to read it and it's all your fault! Hold on tight, keep your hope alive. We're here for you!

04-29-2011, 02:53 PM	#9029
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	They arrest on sight anyone trying to get through on foot.

04-29-2011, 02:55 PM	#9030
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I can't read, just keep walking and talking to other people waiting. Too wired to read.

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