Monday, June 20, 2011

First TWISTER!!!

I've lived in the Midwest all my life, and as most of you know, my niece lost her home in the Joplin, MO tornado a few weeks ago.  But about an hour ago, I just saw my first TORNADO ever!!! I'm in York, NE and it was about 10 miles away moving to the North from left to right.  We were perfectly safe as it moved across a big field.  Since it didn't do any damage and apparently no one was harmed, it was pretty awesome to see.

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18 comments:

  1. JulieJune 20, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Crazy!!! Glad to hear there was no damage. I've got relatives close by in Utica.

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  2. CarolineJune 20, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    wow nice shot
    I have never seen one of those in person....

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  3. TerzahJune 20, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I've never seen a tornado live either, but I've lived through lots of warnings, including one in high school that pulled my whole calculus class out into the hall during a test. It was like God sent that thing to save us (and fortunately no one got hurt).

    Great picture!!

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  4. Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.June 20, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    WHOA!!!

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  5. hopelessly ungracefulJune 20, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    That picture is AWESOME. I've never seen one either. I'm glad you were able to get the photo and also know that no one was hurt! :)

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  6. myturtlespaceJune 21, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Wow....Cool pic! Nice it was close enough for a pic and far enough away so no one was hurt! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. ajhJune 21, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    That would be exciting. Did you take the picture?

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  8. JohannJune 21, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Wow, that is great to see when everyone is safe. We don't get that here in South Africa and I'm OK with that.:)

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  9. SuzyJune 21, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    It is amazing to see one...from a distance.

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  10. Big Daddy DieselJune 21, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    They are cool to look at, as long as they are far, far away

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  11. MichaelJune 21, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Glad you were safe honey!! This makes me nervous!

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  12. Rachelle WardleJune 21, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    So crazy! I am so glad you guys were not affected.

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  13. NellyJune 21, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Wow, crazy stuff! Glad it didn't cause any damage!

    I've really only been involved in 1 natural disaster - 7.0 earthquake in 1989 bay area, but that is it I think.

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  14. Tina @GottaRunNowJune 21, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Yes - awesome! I've never seen one in person before either.

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  15. JessiePantsJune 22, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Glad you are safe and sound, mister! Being from the Midwest I've seen my fair share, I don't miss the green skies that appear before.

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  16. Cari MugzJune 22, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    HOLY COW!! SCAAAAARRRYY.... That would scare the Bejeeeebees out of me! Glad your good!

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  17. tahoegirlJune 23, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Just wanted to tell you that I hope a part of what my husband and I are doing on Sunday will help out Joplin:

    http://grandrapidsmarathon.com/benefit-for-boomtown/

    I do not think I am prepared for the 13.1 miles, but this run isn't about the time for me. Just thinking about all of those affected.

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  18. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    WOW! I'm glad that you didn't have any damage. And it's sad, but it must have been kind of cool to see!

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