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08-05-2003, 05:09 PM
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One of those days
Yesterday afternoon we were watching TV when this little cloud came up.Me and the boy went outside to put things up,and get ready for a little rain,and got pretty wet before we got done 
So it's thundering a little,and looking kinda funky,and everyone is unplugging things when all the lights went bright,all the kids screaming,and the smell of burning wires is very strong.
After the fire dept left we went through the trial and error of seeing what still works after the lightning strikes the house.What a mess.I still have one computer out of three,the DVD VCR,microwave,cablebox,and various other meaningless items are non working
Man what a deal I have never been in ahouse when it was struck, and don't want to be again.Everyone is OK though so that is all that really matters 
Just one of those days I guess.
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08-05-2003, 05:28 PM
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Wow, quite an experience, BC! :eek
Glad you are all OK. Bummer about the electrical stuff, though.
Maybe it's covered on insurance, hopefully, though? 
Makes me glad I don't like where there are many electrical storms.
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08-05-2003, 05:32 PM
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I'm glad you're okay, BC!
Where (what part of the house) did the lightning initially hit?
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08-05-2003, 05:32 PM
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i am sorry to hear that my friend, hope your all ok? think positive and you will probably be ok  | |
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08-05-2003, 05:38 PM
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Sure was loud,and bright  You had to be there, scary thing.Came in the living room.Glad it didn't take the stove or fridge, some major appliance These old puters needed an upgrade anywho Shouldn't have a hard time talking the wife into it now eh? 
The bad thing is the only modem I had laying around has a great connection of19
Oh well life goes on, thankfully .
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08-05-2003, 05:42 PM
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wow i would personally be bothered aout my vcr first, great personal stress releif lol
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08-05-2003, 05:45 PM
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GAH, I can only imagine!
Guitars, amps, music stuff ok?  Sounds like you're okay, or you'd be typing like t-t-t-h-h-h-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-s-s-s-s.... | |
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08-05-2003, 05:46 PM
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Kids are gonna miss the VCR and DVD, eh?
Gonna have to replace those quick before they get unruly. 
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08-05-2003, 05:50 PM
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i agree, do it tommorow, they may paint on wall like surfaces if ur not extremly careful!
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08-05-2003, 07:10 PM
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Glad I have a habit of unplugging everything when a storm's brewing. Can't afford a loss. Happened to my sis one time. A lightning stuck a power pole outside her trailer house and blew all the lit bulbs, fried a icebox, tv, and vcr. She was really scared stiff. Later she moved in with me.
\o/ Billy
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