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I saw the Mouser!!!
On June 4 (a Wednesday) the Mouser was sighted in *downtown*
Bloomington, when a flash flood came through the streets and businesses, but the water did not get more than a few feet deep, and people did not need rescuing, although they did help these people from their vehicles (I used to live not 4 blocks from this area) http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...70f659b742.jpg http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...a99e2467aa.jpg this pictures is just of an area 1 block east of the Indiana University campus, and was taken just after the Mouser sailed through seeking any who requested help. and these people followed the mouser to higher ground, they seemed to enjoy the oddity of the situation (a landlocked city in a landlocked state getting inundated with WATER) http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...7a06a7d742.jpg this picture is of the 3rd street & Hwy 46 bypass, right near the College Mall (only mall in town, besides strip malls) http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...4214158fd1.jpg A friend and I left Bloomington at 7am yesterday morning, to attend a function at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis, with us were her two dogs, a cat, tow rats and a ferret. Half way between Bloomington & Martinsville, we came upon torrential downpours (more than once). We did not get much further north than Martinsville. We were waiting our “turn” to try to go through some high water on the northbound lane, and looked to our right and watched the water get higher… so we decided to turn back. Tried a few different routes – 44 by Martinsville and 46 (to get to 65) here in Bloomington, but not 67, as that is right next to the river, so we knew THAT would not be passable… but after a few phone calls and listening to radio reports, turned back home. When we turned around on 37 and got to 44, we saw a fire truck turn south onto 37. After giving up on 44 and running into more high water, then going back to 37 and heading south, we passed the fire truck blocking off northbound 37. As we passed the commercial district we saw the Ford dealership had almost all of his inventory no less than bumper deep in water. Saw he Walgreen's manager standing at the door as we drove passed heading south, with a not-very-pleasant look on his face as he watched the water filling the parking lot and creeping toward the building. However, and I have not told this to anyone, but I believe I saw the Mouser and crew floating along side the highway yesterday, rescuing humans and critters alike and bringing them to high ground. I was such a sight to see the kitty mariners sailing along side human rescue agencies in their powered skiffs and airboats, bringing those whose homes (or just their vehicles) were inundated by the flooding waters. It made my heart soar with pride to know that these kitties (and accompanying humans) would take time from their "vacation" to help those in need. http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...43bb01a665.jpg is what the area looked like several hours after my friend and I drove through. The aforementioned Walgreen's is the white-roofed building just under the center of the picture, near the dry part of the highway. http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...fe381333a0.jpg in this picture, the large blue-roofed building (up to it's eaves in water) in the lower right is an elementary school http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...9ab59c5dc7.jpg lower right in this picture is a new car dealership (whom I hope had insurance for water damage on his inventory) I might add that none of these pictures were taken by me, and are the "property" of our local newspaper (I have just incorporated them into my "story") -- ^..^ This is Kitty. Copy and paste Kitty into your signature to help her wipe out Bunny's world domination. -- The ONE and ONLY lefthanded-pathetic-paranoid-psychotic-sarcastic-wiseass-ditzy former-blonde in Bloomington! (And proud of it, too)© email me at nalee1964 (at) comcast (dot) net http://community.webshots.com/user/mgcmdjeep |
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I saw the Mouser!!!
"Magic Mood Jeep ©" wrote in message ... On June 4 (a Wednesday) the Mouser was sighted in *downtown* Bloomington, when a flash flood came through the streets and businesses, but the water did not get more than a few feet deep, and people did not need rescuing, although they did help these people from their vehicles What can I say? We try to help out whenever possible. Some of those humans were so stupid and didn't want to leave their houses. We had to send in the marines. Cap'n Pine Cone esq |
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I saw the Mouser!!!
"Magic Mood Jeep ©" wrote in message ... On June 4 (a Wednesday) the Mouser was sighted in *downtown* Bloomington, when a flash flood came through the streets and businesses, but the water did not get more than a few feet deep, and people did not need rescuing, although they did help these people from their vehicles (I used to live not 4 blocks from this area) http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...70f659b742.jpg http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...a99e2467aa.jpg this pictures is just of an area 1 block east of the Indiana University campus, and was taken just after the Mouser sailed through seeking any who requested help. and these people followed the mouser to higher ground, they seemed to enjoy the oddity of the situation (a landlocked city in a landlocked state getting inundated with WATER) http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...7a06a7d742.jpg this picture is of the 3rd street & Hwy 46 bypass, right near the College Mall (only mall in town, besides strip malls) http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...4214158fd1.jpg A friend and I left Bloomington at 7am yesterday morning, to attend a function at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis, with us were her two dogs, a cat, tow rats and a ferret. Half way between Bloomington & Martinsville, we came upon torrential downpours (more than once). We did not get much further north than Martinsville. We were waiting our “turn” to try to go through some high water on the northbound lane, and looked to our right and watched the water get higher… so we decided to turn back. Tried a few different routes – 44 by Martinsville and 46 (to get to 65) here in Bloomington, but not 67, as that is right next to the river, so we knew THAT would not be passable… but after a few phone calls and listening to radio reports, turned back home. When we turned around on 37 and got to 44, we saw a fire truck turn south onto 37. After giving up on 44 and running into more high water, then going back to 37 and heading south, we passed the fire truck blocking off northbound 37. As we passed the commercial district we saw the Ford dealership had almost all of his inventory no less than bumper deep in water. Saw he Walgreen's manager standing at the door as we drove passed heading south, with a not-very-pleasant look on his face as he watched the water filling the parking lot and creeping toward the building. However, and I have not told this to anyone, but I believe I saw the Mouser and crew floating along side the highway yesterday, rescuing humans and critters alike and bringing them to high ground. I was such a sight to see the kitty mariners sailing along side human rescue agencies in their powered skiffs and airboats, bringing those whose homes (or just their vehicles) were inundated by the flooding waters. It made my heart soar with pride to know that these kitties (and accompanying humans) would take time from their "vacation" to help those in need. http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...43bb01a665.jpg is what the area looked like several hours after my friend and I drove through. The aforementioned Walgreen's is the white-roofed building just under the center of the picture, near the dry part of the highway. http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...fe381333a0.jpg in this picture, the large blue-roofed building (up to it's eaves in water) in the lower right is an elementary school http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/hto...9ab59c5dc7.jpg lower right in this picture is a new car dealership (whom I hope had insurance for water damage on his inventory) I might add that none of these pictures were taken by me, and are the "property" of our local newspaper (I have just incorporated them into my "story") That's wild, Nancy. I wish it were my imagination, but there's more crazy weather in more crazy places. We are purring that your town dries out quickly- flood damage is so wide-ranging and insidious. -- Theresa, Stinky and Dante drtmuirATearthlink.net Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh |
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I saw the Mouser!!!
On Jun 8, 12:51 pm, "tanadashoes" wrote:
"Magic Mood Jeep ©" wrote in ... On June 4 (a Wednesday) the Mouser was sighted in *downtown* Bloomington, when a flash flood came through the streets and businesses, but the water did not get more than a few feet deep, and people did not need rescuing, although they did help these people from their vehicles What can I say? We try to help out whenever possible. Some of those humans were so stupid and didn't want to leave their houses. We had to send in the marines. Cap'n Pine Cone esq I was there! I was there! I rescued a bunch of babycats! I carried them to safety by the scruffs of their necks! Miss Tina Marie Maine Coon Patrol Class Of 2008 Mouser Marine Corps |
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I saw the Mouser!!!!
"Debby Hanoka" ... On Jun 8, 12:51 pm, "tanadashoes" : "Magic Mood Jeep ©" ... On June 4 (a Wednesday) the Mouser was sighted in *downtown* Bloomington, when a flash flood came through the streets and businesses, but the water did not get more than a few feet deep, and people did not need rescuing, although they did help these people from their vehicles What can I say? We try to help out whenever possible. Some of those humans were so stupid and didn't want to leave their houses. We had to send in the marines. Bless the Marines Better to be 'here' helping folks than 'over there' fighting in that crap of a war. Well, if a disaster happened, I'd rather be stuck at home than die on a crowded freeway, but that's just me. Where we live we have 4 active but dormant volcanos. I can see Mt Rainier from my livingroom window. It blows, Seattle's toast. Mt Saint Helens is about 350 miles from us. Boy, I remember when it blew back in 1980. May 18 IIRC. And they're finding more earthquake faults in Washington State too. And yesterday, we had funnel alerts here too...geez, the weather is wierder and wierder all the time. Cap'n Pine Cone esq I was there! I was there! I rescued a bunch of babycats! I carried them to safety by the scruffs of their necks! Good for you Bless your heart. You are very brave. Miss Tina Marie Maine Coon Patrol Class Of 2008 Mouser Marine Corps Hugs Kyla and Mosey |
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