tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post1955509307363959628..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: I Have a History With Hurricanes by Vonnie Davis Alison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-21531716002681204022018-09-13T10:11:00.318-04:002018-09-13T10:11:00.318-04:00Vonnie, I'm glad you're staying put. No se...Vonnie, I'm glad you're staying put. No sense risking your life. Glad to read that you've shared your adventures with your family. I feel the same way about tornadoes. Unfortunately, we get a few minutes warning but I always take cover. Do as Jannine suggested and send your proposal. You never know.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-5071777982119146262018-09-12T17:23:36.534-04:002018-09-12T17:23:36.534-04:00There is a storyline for a novel somewhere in this...There is a storyline for a novel somewhere in this post.Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-90365991643467370222018-09-12T17:11:51.804-04:002018-09-12T17:11:51.804-04:00What I fear, Andrea. That strong winds will topple...What I fear, Andrea. That strong winds will topple one into my home. I have lots of trees around, too. Vonnie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636934830795471572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-28164240318234170522018-09-12T16:50:42.747-04:002018-09-12T16:50:42.747-04:00Ah, Vonnie, if the flights go you will I'm sur...Ah, Vonnie, if the flights go you will I'm sure. Having been brought up on Long Island I am well acquainted with hurricanes. there was Hurricane Donna when I was about 14, sent home early from school in NY. My clever brother fixed up the pump out the basement window in case water rose (sandy soil foundations do that sort of thing). Unfortunately, the water got so high that it poured in the window that the pump was going out. Our electrician had to come in a frogman's outfit to fix the power and we saw our stored cans floating without labels. My mother had just redecorated my room so all my animals were downstairs and never quite dried out without smelling. So now I'm a few miles from the shore with tall trees all around me. What do you think I fear most?. Andrea Downinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553961600937196102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-75109211608156225782018-09-12T13:59:04.709-04:002018-09-12T13:59:04.709-04:00I agree, Brenda. I'm keeping my fanny at home....I agree, Brenda. I'm keeping my fanny at home. Besides most flights in and out of Charlotte, NC are cancelled.Vonnie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636934830795471572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-69323529268708364732018-09-12T13:57:53.142-04:002018-09-12T13:57:53.142-04:00Yes, I have Rolynn. One year for Christmas I gave ...Yes, I have Rolynn. One year for Christmas I gave each one a scrapbook with family trees going back to the 1500's and gems of family history and my thoughts as I carried each child. Momentos I'd saved, like report cards and art work and newspaper clippings were included along with lots of pictures.Vonnie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636934830795471572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-23467366521083871792018-09-12T13:54:35.125-04:002018-09-12T13:54:35.125-04:00Full moons and babies? I never knew, Jannine. You ...Full moons and babies? I never knew, Jannine. You wouldn't think things like that would affect our bodies.Vonnie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636934830795471572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-88691536284435461032018-09-12T13:52:38.002-04:002018-09-12T13:52:38.002-04:00Thanks, Margo. Weird things seem to happen to me.....Thanks, Margo. Weird things seem to happen to me...or maybe I just see them as off the wall.Vonnie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636934830795471572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-63857738078443379232018-09-12T13:51:09.307-04:002018-09-12T13:51:09.307-04:00Leah, gee hope you can still go on vacation there....Leah, gee hope you can still go on vacation there. I doubt flights will be flying. I'm planning on staying home. It's not worth the risk.Vonnie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636934830795471572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-8115510197394221112018-09-12T12:01:13.824-04:002018-09-12T12:01:13.824-04:00Well, Vonnie, your stories scared the heck out of ...Well, Vonnie, your stories scared the heck out of me, so my vote is you stay. Sorry to miss the conference but I don't think I'd risk a 4th bout. Unless the weatherman gives you better news. Flights will most likely be cancelled anyway. Good luck!Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-82152919024326209492018-09-12T10:56:51.340-04:002018-09-12T10:56:51.340-04:00You made my morning, Vonnie. Great images! Do you...You made my morning, Vonnie. Great images! Do your kids know these stories? Don't forget to write them up for their treasure chest...so they can tell their grandkids, etc. And as an Army brat...watching my mother carting babies across the country by herself...hats off to all service spouses who did the yeoman/women's work of supporting service families! Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-58381833713405434572018-09-12T09:56:24.906-04:002018-09-12T09:56:24.906-04:00If you don't go to the conference, you can alw...If you don't go to the conference, you can always submit your proposal to Sourcebooks. I did and am currently waiting on a response. I'm crossing my fingers for you, either way! Did you know more babies are born on a full moon because of the pressure? Like a hurricane, but not quite as strong! My oldest was 10 days early on a full moon, and the place was packed. The nurse said delivery is always busy on a full moon. Interesting factoid. Hey, whatever you decide, stay safe!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-64814462986821430252018-09-12T08:21:36.050-04:002018-09-12T08:21:36.050-04:00Never a dull moment, huh, Vonnie? My goodness, you...Never a dull moment, huh, Vonnie? My goodness, you sure do have a history. (Of course, as Leah said ;-) One thing is for sure, whether you stay or whether you go, you will survive. It's just seems to be how things kinda work for you. And, whether you stay or whether you go, best of luck!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-30620323900297665972018-09-12T05:09:40.501-04:002018-09-12T05:09:40.501-04:00Oh...my, Vonnie. You sure do have a history! I can...Oh...my, Vonnie. You sure do have a history! I can imagine your parents never wanted to encounter the ocean again! I grew at the Central Jersey Shore and early on learned a healthy respect for Mother Nature's sea/water power. I'm scheduled for a vacation in another 10 days to (you guessed it) the North Carolina coast near Wilmington (which is currently Florence's bulls-eye). I'm not sure what the condition of the beach and area will be after the storm passes, but I'm praying for the residents' safety. I'll add you to my list for safe travels! Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.com