Texas Spring/Summer Thread

[Western]

Well darn! NOAA said 40% chance of rain today, so even then, I watered the garden hoping to get some rain later this afternoon. I come in and check the NOAA site and now it's down to 20%:mur: May be a blessing though, these storms are supposed to have "violent" tendencies:laughing: Weatherman said "storms that develop ""will be severe"", so..........

Put out half the Semaspore yesterday, didn't want to use it all if it was going to rain. I will see how it does, or if I can tell any difference.

Okra coming up nicely too, for the 2nd time:laughing:

 

[farmgirl19]

Please don't call the safety police, but last week I was mowing on my rider and put my 30lb 3 year old boy in my lap. He was having a great time until about 40 minutes into the job, he feel asleep.

Won't have me calling on ya! I was in my dad's lap on the tractor until I was old enough to reach the pedals myself. And there was never a better bond between parent and child than what we had. I miss him still, even after all of these years. I think it is WONDERFUL that he gets to ride with you! And with that precious cargo, I know you'll be safe!

 

[farmgirl19]

Western; Still calling for 40% on NOAA and Weatherbug, for today, and 50% chance for tonight. Of course, I will water my garden, this evening too! Still calling for severe stuff. Looks like some showers to the northwest of us all on the radar right now.

 

[Western]

Only 20% for my zip code, but you know how that goes. I see on NOAA there is a tornado near Brownwood.

Oklahoma has got ravaged today. I was watching FOX news when they showig the bad weather and the Tornado started to develop right there on live TV! in Moore Oklahoma , man those poor folks got hammered.

 

[jinman]

I have lots of family in the Norman/Moore/Newcastle and also Edmond. So far, they are all safe, but they have friends who've lost their homes. This is an encore performance for Moore from 1999.

 

[Bird]

Glad your family is safe, Jim. I have a cousin who is OKC today, but used to live in Moore many years ago; said he went to the 5th grade in that school that was destroyed.

 

[jinman]

Kathy's youngest son, Bryan, just became a full paramedic in Norman. He just happens to be in Eastern Okla on vacation. They are calling him back because of the sudden need for emergency help.

 

[Bird]

We can certainly understand the need for emergency help. He'll probably be working some long hours, too, for the next few days, and quite possibly see some sights that we all hope to never see.

 

[Western]

Jim, I believe that 1999 tornado set the world record for wind speed.

 

[bindian]

Jim,
Time to buy a little pair of overalls, a cap, and a pair of gloves. Then take the cutie pie out to the garden and put a little shovel in his hands! God Bless Grandchildren!
hugs, Brandi