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When raging storms are howling 2 - haikus with pics
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When raging storms are howling 2 - haikus with pics |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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 a refugee camp they can't sleep there anymore the wind was too strong  sea was roaring too the storm swept up the waves high the lighthouse stands guard  on Airport Schiphol they could only use one lane the planes were rocking  whole street lost roof showing their attick safings lots of mem'ries gone The storm was 10 to 11 beaufort, the heaviest in 12 years, four people lost their lives, many injured, some people were just plain stupid to go out there, or drive their cars and caravans. Hope Munda and Charisma are ok. Roads were closed, train traffic was closed in the entire country, We were just lucky I guess, no damage at all on the house, it was a West wind, if it would have been North-West, we would have been in trouble. And no sheep flew out of the meadow, they lost their hay rack though, it went flying, but no sheep was hit by it. Thought you liked to know. Titia the pics came from the newspaper Volkskrant Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (10-28-2002 01:12 PM).] |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Titia The power of mother nature is sometimes very frightening, as I can see from your photos and poetry. I also went to your web site and enjoyed more of your country and words. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm glad your sheep didn't fly.  |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
thank you for letting us know..I haven't been watching the news and I don't even know if it has been shown in America.. hugss..I am glad you are safe. M |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Powerful piece of work. I like it. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I'm glad that you and yours are safe and well, Titia - Thanks for sharing these verses and pics with us... WOWSER!..  |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Unbelievable the damage. I saw some of it on the noontime news and I've been thinking of you all day. Thankfully you and your sheep survived. Why do some people go in storms? That's the best way I can think of to get hurt or worse, killed. Sending you thoughts and hugs, Marti Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssss) Oh Titia, I'm sorry to hear of this storm, too hope nothing happened where Charisma and Munda are either and I'm so happy you and your sheep are all OK! (kiss on cheek) This is heartfelt, sweet friend, my heart goes out to all affected by the damage of the storm, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (10-28-2002 03:06 PM).] |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
TITIA, I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE OKAY. AND YOUR SHEEP DIDN'T GET BLOWN AWAY. I, TOO, HOPE MUNDA AND CHARISMA ARE OKAY. IT HAS BEEN RAING HERE FOR SEVERAL DAYS NOW. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wow Titia! Mother Nature can turn very mean.... devastating pics. Stay safe..be well. ~Hugs~ ~ Time has cast a spell on you |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Yep, that was quite a storm indeed and I almost got caught up in it. Living only 4 miles from sea, this town sure looked liked a mess this morning with all the trees ripped out, on top of cars, even through windows of apartments. I guess I was lucky. I got home safe.  Glad to hear you have no damage either. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Thank you all friends. Munda, I'm so glad you're ok and not damaged. Love you all, Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (10-29-2002 03:52 PM).] |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
WOW!! That looks like quite a storm! I'm glad you are all safe and that it's not raining sheep! Thank you for the pictures, Titia. They certainly indicate how strong those winds were...thank God everyone is all right. |
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