The 40 ft maple across the street snapped in two last night in that wind. I heard the tornado warning on tv and looked out the window to see how it was outside. I thought "Oh, it's not that bad yet." Then WHAM the wind hit, the tree hit the ground (and the road) just as a car was going by.

You should've seen me jump, lol!

Looked like the car might have gotten hit, but it kept going. There was 30 feet of branches in the road and the neighbor's yard.

I barely slept, keeping an eye on the weather. Somebody has to stay up in case a tornado comes, and round up everyone else - the baby was here, so I was extra cautious.


Rudbeckia - black eyed susans, right?

You want some? I have tons growing. Come on down.