tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post2293005454233801348..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: Tornado, Ascot.Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-20503177470681719832014-06-19T08:27:11.630-04:002014-06-19T08:27:11.630-04:00You're right JoJo, I would certainly have one ...You're right JoJo, I would certainly have one if I lived there. At least you never had any real problem, you should be relatively safe where you are. I guess nowhere is totally safe. I was staggered when I learnt about earthquakes in the UK a year or two back, I had no idea even though I was born there.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-84950272877574560512014-06-19T08:25:07.942-04:002014-06-19T08:25:07.942-04:00I spent a few days in San Francisco in 88 and that...I spent a few days in San Francisco in 88 and that was one of the times they were extra certain it was going to happen, I was certain it would as I was there. Cousin lives in the area, says he's been thrown out of bed by quakes. Not for me thanks.<br /><br />Glad you don't live in Tornado Alley these days. At least hurricanes warn you they are on the way.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-61988449229544332342014-06-19T08:22:59.589-04:002014-06-19T08:22:59.589-04:00Never did make it there. Those hats are something ...Never did make it there. Those hats are something else. I found that hat on Google. Will check your links.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-22538489360725785642014-06-19T08:21:34.287-04:002014-06-19T08:21:34.287-04:00Bad reports this morning in the States again. Twin...Bad reports this morning in the States again. Twin tornadoes once more.<br /><br />Yup.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-48040640170298655162014-06-19T08:20:35.944-04:002014-06-19T08:20:35.944-04:00I am so grateful it didn't visit us. As you sa...I am so grateful it didn't visit us. As you say, a lot of damage.<br /><br />There really are some fantastic hats.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-43874590757151678772014-06-19T07:33:47.230-04:002014-06-19T07:33:47.230-04:00What surprises me about tornado alley is that more...What surprises me about tornado alley is that more people don't have storm cellars. I wouldn't want to live there either. I did spend over 20 years on the west coast and I have had my fill of natural disasters. I had only been living in San Francisco for 2 months when the 1989 Loma Prieta quake struck. Everyone expected me to pack up and move back here but I stayed. Been thru lots of minor quakes and then another huge one in Washington in 2001. Also powerful windstorms in WA. Oh and can't forget fire season in CA; I was at a 49ers game the day the Oakland Hills burned to the ground in 91....I used to call my answering machine every day to make sure it picked up, that way I knew my house hadn't burned down. Then of course living in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, which is only sleeping and could wake up like Mount St. Helens did. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-70245896979952070832014-06-19T07:30:18.962-04:002014-06-19T07:30:18.962-04:00That's a scary sight. I've lived in Tornad...That's a scary sight. I've lived in Tornado Alley and yes, I saw a tornado live. Not fun.<br />Chuckled over your comment about California.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-41124830993402339342014-06-19T06:59:27.517-04:002014-06-19T06:59:27.517-04:00I've been to Ladies Day at Royal Ascot with a ...I've been to Ladies Day at Royal Ascot with a group of friends. We hired a minibus and driver so nobody had to worry about enjoying too much champagne. Your picture is from newspaper coverage of last year's race .... I'll add the link here as there are some fantastic outfits shown (and some truly awful ones) <br /><br />http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2345012/Royal-Ascot-2013-Ladies-Day-photos-Racegoers-rainbow-colourful-hues-day.html<br /><br />You might also find the dress code amusing - but you can understand why they publish it after seeing some of the inappropriate outfits - it is meant to be a 'classy' event after all.<br /><br />http://www.ascot.co.uk/dress-code Sue Clinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15582183867336673426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-37211880740274158972014-06-19T02:46:48.613-04:002014-06-19T02:46:48.613-04:00It's tragic when the storms wreak havoc. Hopef...It's tragic when the storms wreak havoc. Hopefully, some of them will blow over soon.<br /><br />What a lovely hat! The summer pudding looks quite refreshing!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-59117357320727361062014-06-19T01:07:54.523-04:002014-06-19T01:07:54.523-04:00Feeling worried for the damage caused by the storm...Feeling worried for the damage caused by the storm. <br />Beautiful hat! Dessert is also good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com