I was finally able to get a call through, all is well. Power has been restored and the merry band of pirates are having a grand time of living in the ice age.

Some of our families are not so lucky, however, and are now staying in shelters and hotels in the area. It’s incredibly hard for soldiers to be so far away when their family is in crisis back home. Any shaman out there care to assist with thawing the midwest? I know a group of soldiers who’d be much appreciative for the help. Sgt Hook out.

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Glad you were able to touch base with home. Just saw on the Weather Channel that it’s becoming a “rain event”, so maybe the worst is over and the melt is starting. Sure hope so!

Comment by MissBirdlegs in AL — 12 December 2007 @ 1349

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So much for global warming.

Comment by TheJewelryLady — 12 December 2007 @ 1501

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Prayers for all the families affected by this nasty storm…safety for them and peace of mind for the men of those families…

Ya’ll stay safe!

Comment by Ky Woman — 12 December 2007 @ 1626

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Don’t worry - help is on the way. My boss is heading that way today to meet with customers. Takin’ some of the “brass” with him.

All that hot air? Yeah, they should be melted and feeling spring like breezes by Friday, max……

Comment by Tammi — 12 December 2007 @ 1649

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Tammi, LOL!

Hope they thaw out soon! The south has been beat up by warm weather… I am trying to send it their way!

Comment by Shayna — 12 December 2007 @ 1810

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I’ve been thankful I no longer like in NW Arkansas, although I think they got spared this go-round. I remember one Christmas I drove down to Texas to see my family, and my return was delayed because of an ice storm. The convenience store/gas station I would always stop at in McAlester, OK, when I stopped, I learned had just gotten their water and power back. If no water, then no “facilities”… While the roads were passable by the time I returned, the trees and powerlines along the side of the road were still coated in ice, and once I reached I-40, I saw several vehicles that had slid off the road, either into the center median, or off to the side. I have much sympathy for those who are having to deal with this. Hopefully, it will all be over soon, with power and other essentials coming back online.

Comment by Miss Ladybug — 12 December 2007 @ 2317

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Glad your family is safe, and prayers out for all that have been affected by the wicked weather. We had some ice, but nothing like some parts of the country.

Comment by gypsy — 13 December 2007 @ 0227

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Glad you were able to get in touch with family and they are well.
I’ll do what I can to send some warm sunshine their way!

Comment by Jean — 13 December 2007 @ 0316

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TheJewelryLady said, “So much for global warming.” LOL Yeah, I think Wisconsin didn’t get that memo as my kids were home from school on Tuesday because of the sleet/snow/ice.

Comment by Tracy — 13 December 2007 @ 0446

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So glad your family is ok - what an ice storm!

Comment by Flag Gazer — 13 December 2007 @ 0806

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