OHSnow Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Something must have happened to him... if I witnessed a major weather event, this would be the first place I would go to to discuss it. I hope not, but still weird situation there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Something must have happened to him... if I witnessed a major weather event, this would be the first place I would go to to discuss it. I hope not, but still weird situation there. Forgetting for the moment that he very likely has no internet access... really??? Nearly half of his town has been wiped out, he almost certainly knows people that have been killed, and he may have to struggle to get food and clean water. And you assume he should have come right on the board and posted? Get serious. Look, we all want to hear from him, but we need to give him some time. The good news is that he isn't listed on any lists of fatalities or missing people, if the info we have on him is correct. So let's hope for the best, and respect that he's got more immediate concerns than posting on American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Forgetting for the moment that he very likely has no internet access... really??? Nearly half of his town has been wiped out, he almost certainly knows people that have been killed, and he may have to struggle to get food and clean water. And you assume he should have come right on the board and posted? Get serious. Look, we all want to hear from him, but we need to give him some time. The good news is that he isn't listed on any lists of fatalities or missing people, if the info we have on him is correct. So let's hope for the best, and respect that he's got more immediate concerns than posting on American. One of our prominent SNE posters lost phone/power last year after a big snowstorm and he was offline for like a week. We were a little worried about him and that was just snow.(and he is the biggest snow addict I know) After what JoMo has been through (assuming he is safe/uninjured) it would take some time to come back online here. Not everyone's biggest passion is posting on AmWx. Hopefully he is getting rest, eating good food, and drinking some cold beers somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 JOMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoMo Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm ok. My family is ok. We just got power and phone service restored. 3 blocks away is completely gone though. I'll post a more detailed account once I check in with everyone. We know of at least 2 people we know that died. One was protecting his wife and died from injuries. She survived, he didn't. One had a compound fracture and bled to death, they couldn't give her a transfusion because they didn't have her blood type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxmeddler Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm ok. My family is ok. We just got power and phone service restored. 3 blocks away is completely gone though. I'll post a more detailed account once I check in with everyone. We know of at least 2 people we know that died. One was protecting his wife and died from injuries. She survived, he didn't. One had a compound fracture and bled to death, they couldn't give her a transfusion because they didn't have her blood type. Oh my that's horrible! Im sure stories are echoed much in your town in the past few days. Glad you and yours are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm ok. My family is ok. We just got power and phone service restored. 3 blocks away is completely gone though. I'll post a more detailed account once I check in with everyone. We know of at least 2 people we know that died. One was protecting his wife and died from injuries. She survived, he didn't. One had a compound fracture and bled to death, they couldn't give her a transfusion because they didn't have her blood type. Good to hear you're OK... good luck getting through this, I'm sure it is not easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterymix Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickman Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm ok. My family is ok. We just got power and phone service restored. 3 blocks away is completely gone though. I'll post a more detailed account once I check in with everyone. We know of at least 2 people we know that died. One was protecting his wife and died from injuries. She survived, he didn't. One had a compound fracture and bled to death, they couldn't give her a transfusion because they didn't have her blood type. Great to hear from you, bro. A lot of people here were worried sick about you. I cannot imagine what you have, and are, experiencing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyglover Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Would edit my post but since I'm on my phone I'm having a hard time doing that. Glad to hear he's ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Would edit my post but since I'm on my phone I'm having a hard time doing that. Glad to hear he's ok i canned it for you.. decent detectiving anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeEater Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm ok. My family is ok. We just got power and phone service restored. 3 blocks away is completely gone though. I'll post a more detailed account once I check in with everyone. We know of at least 2 people we know that died. One was protecting his wife and died from injuries. She survived, he didn't. One had a compound fracture and bled to death, they couldn't give her a transfusion because they didn't have her blood type. Thank God man, really great to hear from you. You need anything that can be done, don't hesitate to ask. A few of us from my FD here may be coming out there in the coming weeks to volunteer, depending on whether I can get off from work or not. But I really don't think they are going to have an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
on_wx Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 JoMo good to hear your ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoAko Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 So glad to hear you're okay, JoMo, and my thoughts are with you as you deal with this. Thanks for checking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mips Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 And you assume he should have come right on the board and posted? Get serious. ZONKS! There are priorities in life! (tongue in cheek) It's good to hear from him. I know I have been pinging my friends in other parts of MO, OH, IL, IN and even in PA which had some earlier warnings today. The more I read and see about the damage in Joplin, the more haunted I am. I do not understand why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm ok. My family is ok. We just got power and phone service restored. 3 blocks away is completely gone though. I'll post a more detailed account once I check in with everyone. We know of at least 2 people we know that died. One was protecting his wife and died from injuries. She survived, he didn't. One had a compound fracture and bled to death, they couldn't give her a transfusion because they didn't have her blood type. Great to hear from you man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewxmann Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Glad to hear you are okay JoMo... very sorry to hear about the people you know who have died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rent Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Great to hear from you man! What he said. I saw a name on the missing person list today that matches an old friend in Joplin I haven't spoken to in years. There wasn't a DOB to see if it was her or not. Will have to see how that pans out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 JoMo, I'm glad to hear you and your family are safe. I'm sorry for the deaths and devastation your community is dealing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhamps10 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm ok. My family is ok. We just got power and phone service restored. 3 blocks away is completely gone though. I'll post a more detailed account once I check in with everyone. We know of at least 2 people we know that died. One was protecting his wife and died from injuries. She survived, he didn't. One had a compound fracture and bled to death, they couldn't give her a transfusion because they didn't have her blood type. Thank god your alright.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macintosh Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Thank God you're ok, JoMo. All of Missouri is thinking of you and your town. Here in Perryville they set up a donation center and put Joplin Relief on the big sign marquee out front. We'll try and help as much as we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlebrick Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm ok. My family is ok. We just got power and phone service restored. 3 blocks away is completely gone though. I'll post a more detailed account once I check in with everyone. We know of at least 2 people we know that died. One was protecting his wife and died from injuries. She survived, he didn't. One had a compound fracture and bled to death, they couldn't give her a transfusion because they didn't have her blood type. So glad to hear from you; also extremely sorry for what you have endured over the last week. That post you made right before the tornado was extremely haunting and I will remember that for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhamps10 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 that's exactly right Macintosh, Monday night after the tornado the st louis stations were doing fundraiser telethons for Joplin, here in Flora our church is collecting donations and money, help is coming from all over for Joplin, and SW Missouri as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornadotony Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm ok. My family is ok. We just got power and phone service restored. 3 blocks away is completely gone though. I'll post a more detailed account once I check in with everyone. We know of at least 2 people we know that died. One was protecting his wife and died from injuries. She survived, he didn't. One had a compound fracture and bled to death, they couldn't give her a transfusion because they didn't have her blood type. It's great to hear from you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natecast Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I can't imagine what you are going through, JoMo. Glad to hear you're ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG5035 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm ok. My family is ok. We just got power and phone service restored. 3 blocks away is completely gone though. I'll post a more detailed account once I check in with everyone. We know of at least 2 people we know that died. One was protecting his wife and died from injuries. She survived, he didn't. One had a compound fracture and bled to death, they couldn't give her a transfusion because they didn't have her blood type. Very glad to hear that you and your family are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone77 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Glad you're okay JoMo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srain Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm ok. My family is ok. We just got power and phone service restored. 3 blocks away is completely gone though. I'll post a more detailed account once I check in with everyone. Great news! We know it's been one heck of a ride and are glad you are OK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterWxLuvr Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Great news to hear that you are safe. Good luck going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Storm Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 It's good to hear you're alright, JoMo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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