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Repeat Posting: Persia during Tornado Warning
In the aftermath of the tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa and Ohio (purrs to all),
I am reminded of one early morning a couple of years ago. I live on the outskirts of Memphis, TN. I had *no* idea the new tornado sirens talked. I woke up one morning around 3:00 AM to a raging wind and major storm. Persia was hiding under the bed, as usual during a storm. I walked over towards my dresser when suddenly this voice boomed out "ATTENTION!" I nearly jumped out of my skin - WTF?! "ATTENTION! Shelby County is under a tornado warning! Take cover immediately!" Then the siren went off. Dang thing is right on the corner by my apartment. I grabbed a pillow, a blanket and a flashlight and went into the bathroom, which is sort of in the middle of my apartment. No windows, and the pipes in the walls make it the safest place. I went hell, how am I going to get Persia out from under the bed? Smart kitty, she ran in and joined me. She had *never* been known to come out from hiding during a storm before. She hunkered down between the tub and the toilet. I shut the door, got into the tub and waited. Periodically the VOICE would come back and repeat the warning, then the sirens wailed again. Persia sat there the entire time, looking at me, not saying a word. After what seemed like an eternity the siren fell silent. I thought to myself okay... how long do I need to stay in this bathtub? Luckily, the talking siren also says "All clear. Tornado warning is cancelled." We got out of the bathroom and went to bed Jill |
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On Sun, 23 May 2004 12:47:41 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote: In the aftermath of the tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa and Ohio (purrs to all), I am reminded of one early morning a couple of years ago. I live on the outskirts of Memphis, TN. I had *no* idea the new tornado sirens talked. I woke up one morning around 3:00 AM to a raging wind and major storm. Persia was hiding under the bed, as usual during a storm. I walked over towards my dresser when suddenly this voice boomed out "ATTENTION!" I nearly jumped out of my skin - WTF?! "ATTENTION! Shelby County is under a tornado warning! Take cover immediately!" Then the siren went off. Dang thing is right on the corner by my apartment. I grabbed a pillow, a blanket and a flashlight and went into the bathroom, which is sort of in the middle of my apartment. No windows, and the pipes in the walls make it the safest place. I went hell, how am I going to get Persia out from under the bed? Smart kitty, she ran in and joined me. She had *never* been known to come out from hiding during a storm before. She hunkered down between the tub and the toilet. I shut the door, got into the tub and waited. Periodically the VOICE would come back and repeat the warning, then the sirens wailed again. Persia sat there the entire time, looking at me, not saying a word. After what seemed like an eternity the siren fell silent. I thought to myself okay... how long do I need to stay in this bathtub? Luckily, the talking siren also says "All clear. Tornado warning is cancelled." We got out of the bathroom and went to bed Jill Persia is a smart kitty. I am glad you are both safe. Purrs aplenty that you will continue to be safe. mlb |
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On Sun, 23 May 2004 12:47:41 -0500, "jmcquown"
wrote: In the aftermath of the tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa and Ohio (purrs to all), I am reminded of one early morning a couple of years ago. I live on the outskirts of Memphis, TN. I had *no* idea the new tornado sirens talked. I woke up one morning around 3:00 AM to a raging wind and major storm. Persia was hiding under the bed, as usual during a storm. I walked over towards my dresser when suddenly this voice boomed out "ATTENTION!" I nearly jumped out of my skin - WTF?! "ATTENTION! Shelby County is under a tornado warning! Take cover immediately!" Then the siren went off. Dang thing is right on the corner by my apartment. I grabbed a pillow, a blanket and a flashlight and went into the bathroom, which is sort of in the middle of my apartment. No windows, and the pipes in the walls make it the safest place. I went hell, how am I going to get Persia out from under the bed? Smart kitty, she ran in and joined me. She had *never* been known to come out from hiding during a storm before. She hunkered down between the tub and the toilet. I shut the door, got into the tub and waited. Periodically the VOICE would come back and repeat the warning, then the sirens wailed again. Persia sat there the entire time, looking at me, not saying a word. After what seemed like an eternity the siren fell silent. I thought to myself okay... how long do I need to stay in this bathtub? Luckily, the talking siren also says "All clear. Tornado warning is cancelled." We got out of the bathroom and went to bed Jill Persia is a smart kitty. I am glad you are both safe. Purrs aplenty that you will continue to be safe. mlb |
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Sounds like Jerry Clower telling about when he was using the facilities
in the Men's room at the airport. A woman's voice right behind him said, "May I have your attention please?" Jerry said, "And she got it!" jmcquown wrote: In the aftermath of the tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa and Ohio (purrs to all), I am reminded of one early morning a couple of years ago. I live on the outskirts of Memphis, TN. I had *no* idea the new tornado sirens talked. I woke up one morning around 3:00 AM to a raging wind and major storm. Persia was hiding under the bed, as usual during a storm. I walked over towards my dresser when suddenly this voice boomed out "ATTENTION!" I nearly jumped out of my skin - WTF?! "ATTENTION! Shelby County is under a tornado warning! Take cover immediately!" Then the siren went off. Dang thing is right on the corner by my apartment. |
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Sounds like Jerry Clower telling about when he was using the facilities
in the Men's room at the airport. A woman's voice right behind him said, "May I have your attention please?" Jerry said, "And she got it!" jmcquown wrote: In the aftermath of the tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa and Ohio (purrs to all), I am reminded of one early morning a couple of years ago. I live on the outskirts of Memphis, TN. I had *no* idea the new tornado sirens talked. I woke up one morning around 3:00 AM to a raging wind and major storm. Persia was hiding under the bed, as usual during a storm. I walked over towards my dresser when suddenly this voice boomed out "ATTENTION!" I nearly jumped out of my skin - WTF?! "ATTENTION! Shelby County is under a tornado warning! Take cover immediately!" Then the siren went off. Dang thing is right on the corner by my apartment. |
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