OT - NO POLITICS Autumn edition- foliage, cider doughnuts & pumpkin everything.

[AngryMilkcrates]

So, all the bridges around me to anywhere are either destroyed or closed because they are at risk of being destroyed.

Just sitting on my porch and enjoying the lull in the rain. Still very windy.

Here is some pictures:

PS: All the people stranded on this hospital were airlifted to safety.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/greene-countys-highway-107-kinser-bridge-collapses-into-nolichucky/

It was reported this morning that the large Nolichuky River which runs from the Appalachians down through several states(and is nearby to me) is 22 ft over normal levels, the largest recorded since they started doing that in 1908.

I live on a hill far away from all this, so it is peaceful in my area.

 

[GordonHowe]

Market Basket shopper finds and returns envelope with $12K in cash

A good Samaritan shopper found the money in a Shrewsbury Market Basket parking lot and returned it to its rightful owner.

www.boston.com

 

[Bruinaura]

So, all the bridges around me to anywhere are either destroyed or closed because they are at risk of being destroyed.

Just sitting on my porch and enjoying the lull in the rain. Still very windy.

Here is some pictures:


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PS: All the people stranded on this hospital were airlifted to safety.

It's crazy to me how a storm system that landed in Florida caused all this damage in North Carolina and Tennessee. Glad you are safe.

 

[Bruinaura]

I don't know how much a fence system like that costs but it is worth more than its weight in gold.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839496312527401048

 

[Bruinaura]

"All roads in western NC should be considered closed."

Mind boggling. Especially when you consider most people probably didn't think they'd need to evacuate and are now essentially stranded.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1840009840376131843

 

[Mione134]

"All roads in western NC should be considered closed."

Mind boggling. Especially when you consider most people probably didn't think they'd need to evacuate and are now essentially stranded.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1840009840376131843

The stuff I'm seeing online is wild.


I feel so bad.

 

[Bruinaura]

This was posted by a local popular Nashville reporter:

UPDATE: I JUST HEARD FROM TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL.
They flagged my post and have shared it with authorities in North Carolina to check out.
EVERYONE WORKING TOGETHER.
—-
MANY STILL NEED HELP.
Several of you have shared posts with me about people stranded by the flood.
I want to try to help.
Some have been rescued.
Others not.
Here is a recent post shared:
——
PLEASE READ - HELP IS NEEDED
This is a post I never imagined writing in all
of my life.
We are now in desperate need of help and I hope someone can.
Does anyone have any leads or information to private aviation - specifically helicopters.
I need to get my family, dogs included, off this mountain.
My family - my husband and I, our 4-year-old son and 2 doodle dogs - are in Eagles Nest, in Banner Elk, NC.
We are in an Airbnb by the Sportmans Lodge and up towards winery.
There are also 2 helipads here.
We are trapped with no way out - even if they clear the 6 miles to the main gate.
It has been confirmed that Banner Elk is now only accessible by air.
We are without power, internet, limited cell service and no water since Friday morning.
We have only a day or two of food left.
This storm was the most terrifying thing I have ever been through in my life - 60+ mph winds for hours, the house shaking, and flood/tornado alerts throughout the night.
—-
I have tried contacting this family without success.
I am in Nashville, but hopefully some first responders in the area see this and can help.
I’ll keep working it.
SHARE.

 

[Bruinaura]

Why do I still have a giveaway cooler and parking slip from 1990....

$4 for parking.... sigh....

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

This was posted by a local popular Nashville reporter:

UPDATE: I JUST HEARD FROM TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL.
They flagged my post and have shared it with authorities in North Carolina to check out.
EVERYONE WORKING TOGETHER.
—-
MANY STILL NEED HELP.
Several of you have shared posts with me about people stranded by the flood.
I want to try to help.
Some have been rescued.
Others not.
Here is a recent post shared:
——
PLEASE READ - HELP IS NEEDED
This is a post I never imagined writing in all
of my life.
We are now in desperate need of help and I hope someone can.
Does anyone have any leads or information to private aviation - specifically helicopters.
I need to get my family, dogs included, off this mountain.
My family - my husband and I, our 4-year-old son and 2 doodle dogs - are in Eagles Nest, in Banner Elk, NC.
We are in an Airbnb by the Sportmans Lodge and up towards winery.
There are also 2 helipads here.
We are trapped with no way out - even if they clear the 6 miles to the main gate.
It has been confirmed that Banner Elk is now only accessible by air.
We are without power, internet, limited cell service and no water since Friday morning.
We have only a day or two of food left.
This storm was the most terrifying thing I have ever been through in my life - 60+ mph winds for hours, the house shaking, and flood/tornado alerts throughout the night.
—-
I have tried contacting this family without success.
I am in Nashville, but hopefully some first responders in the area see this and can help.
I’ll keep working it.
SHARE.

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The area I am in is now isolated. We've lost several bridges and the ones holding are in threat from the water and debris so they are keeping away. Water pumps are destroyed so the city is down to reserves. Mayor is closing all non essential businesses and telling people to conserve water, stay home, keep off the roads. Local hospital is being evacuated west due to clean water shortages. All dams have held, but they are being monitored like a hawk and people kept far away from possible flood areas if they do go.
9pm curfew in effect for most of all east TN

People are now saying that we may be without water for a week.

 

[eightspokedb]

It's bad when you have to take a gummy just to listen to a hockey game....Edzo us unbearable!!! He won't SHUT UP!!!!

Now he's talking about a f**king restaurant in Duluth....JFC....

 

[Bruinaura]

The area I am in is now isolated. We've lost several bridges and the ones holding are in threat from the water and debris so they are keeping away. Water pumps are destroyed so the city is down to reserves. Mayor is closing all non essential businesses and telling people to conserve water, stay home, keep off the roads. Local hospital is being evacuated west due to clean water shortages. All dams have held, but they are being monitored like a hawk and people kept far away from possible flood areas if they do go.
9pm curfew in effect for most of all east TN

People are now saying that we may be without water for a week.

So sorry, that is terrible! Hope you are able to get necessary supplies soon. It's going to take a long time for that area to get back to any sense of normalcy.

 

[Mione134]

The area I am in is now isolated. We've lost several bridges and the ones holding are in threat from the water and debris so they are keeping away. Water pumps are destroyed so the city is down to reserves. Mayor is closing all non essential businesses and telling people to conserve water, stay home, keep off the roads. Local hospital is being evacuated west due to clean water shortages. All dams have held, but they are being monitored like a hawk and people kept far away from possible flood areas if they do go.
9pm curfew in effect for most of all east TN

People are now saying that we may be without water for a week.

Stay safe! Praying for everyone down there. And I hope all the dams hold.

 

[Alicat]

We finally heard from our employee in Valdosta. She’s safe! She says there’s immense damage in her area. All of our employees are ok so far. We had over 200 in the impacted areas.

My uncle has no power and lost trees and landscaping but he and my aunt are ok. They are in Greenville, SC, 2 hours south of Asheville, NC.

Seeing the horrific images in so many areas but especially in TN and NC is a sobering reminder not to take everything we have for granted.

@AngryMilkcrates please stay safe and let us know how we can help! Thinking of you and everyone out there.

 

[Bruinaura]

The way this guy says "the.... the.... everything's gone. It's all gone"

This all feels like it should be scenes from the latest disaster movie with special effects, not real life.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839741389376020505

 

[caz16]

There is so much sorrow in the world. Just a little story about how easy it is to create some joy.

We walked our favourite trail yesterday and met an older gentleman. We stopped to chat and he told us what a wonderful day it was, how he was going to have a turkey dinner at a favourite restaurant, talked about local produce stands, where he used to live, etc. After about 15 mins, he said thank you to us for interacting with him, that he is alone at home now and appreciates us taking a few mins to talk to him. What a wonderful person!

Respect our elders, they are treasures.

 

[Ladyfan]

 

[Bruinaura]

There is so much sorrow in the world. Just a little story about how easy it is to create some joy.

We walked our favourite trail yesterday and met an older gentleman. We stopped to chat and he told us what a wonderful day it was, how he was going to have a turkey dinner at a favourite restaurant, talked about local produce stands, where he used to live, etc. After about 15 mins, he said thank you to us for interacting with him, that he is alone at home now and appreciates us taking a few mins to talk to him. What a wonderful person!

Respect our elders, they are treasures.

I second this wholeheartedly

My good news story for the day....

As I was packing stuff today, I came across a box I had forgotten about that contained a bunch of letters I received in college. There were several from my mom and one from my dad. They wrote about the most mundane things but it was like they were sitting here talking to me. They are going directly into my fire safe box. They cannot be replaced.

Nobody writes letters by hand these days, with everything being electronic. It's a shame. Any of you who have kids.... write them a letter. Or several.

 

[Ladyfan]

There is so much sorrow in the world. Just a little story about how easy it is to create some joy.

We walked our favourite trail yesterday and met an older gentleman. We stopped to chat and he told us what a wonderful day it was, how he was going to have a turkey dinner at a favourite restaurant, talked about local produce stands, where he used to live, etc. After about 15 mins, he said thank you to us for interacting with him, that he is alone at home now and appreciates us taking a few mins to talk to him. What a wonderful person!

Respect our elders, they are treasures.

Last time I went to the grocery store I was looking to buy some chicken and a little older (then me) lady asked me how to pick out a good steak to cook. She started telling me her husband had passed away a year ago and he had done all of the cooking in their 40+ years or marriage. I helped her pick out a steak.... she asked me how I cook it. Turns out she has an electric grille (Foreman) that her husband used to grill on.

Anyway, we chatted for about a half an hour. She was so cute. I gave her my phone # (which I would usually never do) in case she want any advise.

 

[Alicat]

F cancer. RIP John Black. Watched Days of Our Lives in college. Daytime has lost a legend. He and Deidre Hall were magic.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1840209227706454413

 

[TD Charlie]

Trip down memory lane. Who else was there?

Went with my father. We parked in a fire lane on Causeway and my father was bragging that nobody would touch the car cuz he’s got a handicap tag. He even chatted up two cops while he was parking.

And he was right lol. Car wasn’t touched. That would NEVER fly today

@Aussie Bruin

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Brisbane wins the Grand Final by 60 120-60

I got a couple buddies in Australia that are over the moon thrilled about this one

 

[Bruinaura]

My mom kept a bunch of our old baby clothes... and my old girl scout uniform.

Guess which badge I got.

Yep you guessed it

 

[Aussie Bruin]

@Aussie Bruin

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Brisbane wins the Grand Final by 60 120-60

I didn't watch the game - I'm currently in Peru! - but it sounds like it was pretty awful. Well done to the Lions but Sydney put in a shocker by all accounts.

Speaking of Peru, it's pretty cool! Been seeing the sights around Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and my wife and I start the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu on Tuesday. Four days hiking in the Andes to see one of the wonders of the world. Could be some tough going with the altitude, but should be well worth it.

 

[McGarnagle]

I didn't watch the game - I'm currently in Peru! - but it sounds like it was pretty awful. Well done to the Lions but Sydney put in a shocker by all accounts.

Speaking of Peru, it's pretty cool! Been seeing the sights around Cusco and the Sacred Valley, and my wife and I start the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu on Tuesday. Four days hiking in the Andes to see one of the wonders of the world. Could be some tough going with the altitude, but should be well worth it.

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I've been to Peru a few times. Muña tea is good for altitude, as are coca leaves. Cusco is good for shopping, you can get some good alpaca sweaters and other textile goods. If you go to Lima, the best food is in Miraflores.