WxMan

[Platypus]

I was very saddened to hear of the 50 plus death toll

GWB said "prayers can help" so no need to be sad. Anyway they've assumably gone to heaven where they have eternal happiness. So you can be happy not sad.

[AtW]

One day the yanks will learn to build their homes from stronger materials than balsa wood.

Wasn't that 3 pigs story about exactly just that? The piggy with the strongest house made from stone won the day.

[PAH]

As far as chasing those storms, it would have been nigh impossible as many of the Tornadoes that occurred at night and were moving forward at 50 mph.

You'd have been all right on the freeway. Speed limit is 55.

One day the yanks will learn to build their homes from stronger materials than balsa wood. I suppose having to rebuild them each year keeps the builders busy. I bet the insurance is a bit steep though.

[wxman]

LOL I was not there for that one (currently stuck at a desk in Nottingham) - although it was clear what was going to happen about 48 hours before it actually did!

As far as chasing those storms, it would have been nigh impossible as many of the Tornadoes that occurred at night and were moving forward at 50 mph.

I was very saddened to hear of the 50 plus death toll

[Churchill]

I wonder if he's been chasing this little lot...

Yanks having a tough time...Oh well...