From Darlene's FaceBook Page on August 10, 2011:135 days TILL DARLENE LOVE IS ON LETTERMEN!!
YABBA!
That is so scary, my heart goes out to all the people hurt and the families of those who were killed. I looked up the story, it is amazing not more were injured.Good Morning Everyone!! It is a somber day here in central Indy. The death toll from the stage collapse last night has risen to 5 with several more in critical condition. On the news they talked to the parents of a 7 year old girl who has flat lined several times but thankfully has been revived every time. I also talked to one of my friends whose sister was there. She is a nurse and helped several people. She finally ended up with a 3 year old girl whose parents were also injured and taken to the hospital. She ended up riding with the girl to the children's hospital and staying with her while she was undergoing surgery all night. She finally left this morning when some of the girls family members arrived from out of town. The good news is that they didn't find anyone else trapped during the secondary search. The fair is closed today while they do the investigation. They have determined so far that it was a 70 to 80 mph wind gust that knocked it down. The storm was still about 20 minutes away so it took everyone by surprise. I know we were watching the lighting off in the distance here and all of a sudden the temp dropped and the wind just came out of no where. It was really crazy. I have never felt a gust front like that before.
Well it has been a crazy night here in central Indy. We had a small but strong line of storms move through about 9pm. I was sitting outside with my neighbors and we rushed inside because the wind blew a couple of branches off a tree near us. At the Indiana state fair the wind blew down the roof and all of the rigging at the concert stage. There was no one on the stage at the time but it killed 4 people in front of the stage and another 24 were transported to the hospital. It also sounds like the hospitals are dealing with alot of walking wounded that are coming in on their own. They have called in Indiana 1 search and rescue to go over the wreckage to make sure everyone is out now. I'm praying they don't find anyone else.
I think I am in need for a christmas movie....probably national lampoons
I ADORE National Lampoons christmas Vacation.. I just found out yesterday that they did a second National Lampoons christmas vacation, I believe it was focused more on the Hillbilly brother hahaha.. I'm going to attempt to find that one and watch it!
you are very welcome! It was fun!We are back from South Carolina after a nice trip and reunion.
Even the weather cooperated and it was less hot/humid than it usually is.
Lots of familty togetherness and good feelings.
Well, I'm caught up on the postings and must issue a hearty "Thanks!" and a tip of the hat to Christmasstar for stepping up to do the count the last 2 mornings --- and for her resounding recognition of the 3/4 Season mark.
Nice!
See you back here tomorrow morning as usual.....with an announcement of the next Milestone.
(If you don't want to wait, just check out our handy-dandy chart located a post #1 of this tread.)
I am enjoying a wonderful bowl of fresh watermelon and cherries...sooooo good!