tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post4879476576588183929..comments2024-03-29T02:37:58.051-05:00Comments on The Second Half of My Life: It's A Real Mess Out ThereKathy Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-18667530367893066332016-01-03T16:21:40.278-06:002016-01-03T16:21:40.278-06:00I believe all of the major roads are back open. I believe all of the major roads are back open. Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-10606064819851184052016-01-03T16:11:26.225-06:002016-01-03T16:11:26.225-06:00I hope things have settled down by now. The storie...I hope things have settled down by now. The stories from your neck of the woods were scary. Water is more powerful and dangerous than we ever imagine.Mocadeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151014508656606795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-29651604338977716572015-12-31T12:16:53.757-06:002015-12-31T12:16:53.757-06:00Our neighborhood is about four miles from the floo...Our neighborhood is about four miles from the flooded intersection that's in the photo. However, there are some low-lying spots that are about half that distance that have been evacuated.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-72599601727628145852015-12-31T10:56:39.706-06:002015-12-31T10:56:39.706-06:00I gather you are on high ground? That's like u...I gather you are on high ground? That's like us here. Our home sits on a rise and not on the river's flood plain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-37825307031946503102015-12-31T08:08:05.426-06:002015-12-31T08:08:05.426-06:00The rain is over, so now the thing is to avoid any...The rain is over, so now the thing is to avoid any place where the water is rising for the next few days.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-24725030873752243562015-12-31T08:07:16.941-06:002015-12-31T08:07:16.941-06:00It IS scary. Fortunately, I think our family will...It IS scary. Fortunately, I think our family will get through it with just annoyance (and any real issues)Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-74141436194120327762015-12-31T08:06:14.092-06:002015-12-31T08:06:14.092-06:00I'm looking forward to reading about your adve...I'm looking forward to reading about your adventure.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-14036358130022926132015-12-30T23:58:54.631-06:002015-12-30T23:58:54.631-06:00Uff-da! It took us a bit over 2 hours to make it ...Uff-da! It took us a bit over 2 hours to make it from Hwy 21 & 270 down to Merimac Bottoms Rd. They were just closing northbound 55 as we came over the bridge (which had water). Definitely a blog post when I get home.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-56742999924058771862015-12-30T18:25:20.666-06:002015-12-30T18:25:20.666-06:00Been thinking about you as I hear the news of all ...Been thinking about you as I hear the news of all the flooding in Missouri. Wondered if you inundated with the water. Hope you can stay in and stay dry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-26139748621870882362015-12-30T17:30:53.283-06:002015-12-30T17:30:53.283-06:00Stay safe Kathy, scary news.Stay safe Kathy, scary news.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-19588148898916320452015-12-30T16:32:58.345-06:002015-12-30T16:32:58.345-06:00Yikes! Be careful and make sure you have some typ...Yikes! Be careful and make sure you have some type of 'smart' device with you in case you have to find a detour.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-69534269703842968642015-12-30T16:32:21.505-06:002015-12-30T16:32:21.505-06:00The cavern's website said it was closed due to...The cavern's website said it was closed due to flooding. I guess other details will be revealed down the line.Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-23298003681223360462015-12-30T15:35:40.888-06:002015-12-30T15:35:40.888-06:00Yeah, we're coming up to the city tonight for ...Yeah, we're coming up to the city tonight for a family meal out. I'm dreading the traffic. Hubby is amazed at the water... but for that fact, so am I. Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03032627674570787885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320167217139525439.post-26121931387039891692015-12-30T15:02:40.431-06:002015-12-30T15:02:40.431-06:00When I was young we camped at campgrounds along th...When I was young we camped at campgrounds along the Meramec River and visited the caverns a couple of times. I wonder how the storm has affected the caverns.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.com