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ramesh
September 16, 2004, 05:44 PM
We all need something to cheer us up so here goes;


30 Things Hurricanes Teach Us

1. An oak tree on the ground looks four times bigger than it did standing up

2. Even after all these years it is still nice to spend time with Col. Mustard in the ballroom with the lead pipe.

3. When house hunting look for closets with lots of leg room.

4. Water from the shower is much colder than water from the kitchen sink--and tastes just as bad.

5. AA, C and D are the only alphabet we need ( batteries )

6. The four-way stop is still an ingenious reflection of civility.

7. Radio can be the best way to watch television.

8. Chain-saw wielding men are nothing to be afraid of.

9. SUV's are the best makeshift tents on the market.

10. You can use your washing machine as a cooler.

11. It's your God given right to sit on your back porch and eat Chinese takeout by candlelight in your underwear.

12. We shouldn't complain about "useless" tools in the garage-- we actually DO need a generator

13. You can' t spell "priceless" without I-C-E.

14. Downed power lines make excellent security systems.

15. Lakes can generate waves.

16. Gasoline is a value at any price

17. Cell phones: Breaking up isn't hard to do.

18. The life blood of any disaster recovery is COFFEE

19. The need for your dog to go out and take care of business is inversely proportional to the severity of the storm.

20. Candlelight is better than Botox--- it takes years off your appearance

21. Air Conditioning: BEST. INVENTION. EVER.

22. Water is a comfort food. But 3-day-old Cheetos are too.

23. Shadow animals on the wall---still fun.

24. No matter how hard the wind blows, roadside campaign signs will survive.

25. You should never admit to having power at your house in the presence of co-workers or neighbors who do not.

26. There's a plus to having NOTHING in the refrigerator.

27. Getting through the day should be an Olympic event.

28. The movie theater can be a most pleasant place, even if the feature is Alien vs. Predator

29. Somebody's got it worse.

30. Somebody's got it better. Obviously, they're getting preferential treatment.

Greatis
September 16, 2004, 06:03 PM
hehe most of those are true Ramesh lol

Drew
September 16, 2004, 06:57 PM
lol. so true, well most of them

Cocoa
September 16, 2004, 07:28 PM
LOL, fi real star. I will add my own based on my Hurricane Gilbert,Charlie and Frances experiences:

- Theives come out at night.
- People fear God in times of trouble and forget about him after.
- You worry over the furniture and vehicle being damaged by a tree more over your personal safety.
- I NEED THE INTERNET no matter what: I had net syndrome.
- I learnt the value of a grill, flashlight, tape and wood.
- I also found out what my neighbours looked like in rollers, night gown, unbrushed teet, after they came out in the morning to access the damage.
- I learnt that the US had money sitting down on all along and was able to finally release some to help those in need.
- I learnt that Jamaica's light poles are strong, straight!
- That God is good all the time.

BlackCryptoKnight
September 16, 2004, 07:34 PM
25. You should never admit to having power at your house in the presence of co-workers or neighbors who do not.


Yow...dat one is di truth. The looks people gave me when they found out I got back light from Sunday night was serious. :icon_redf

But it's not like mi name Ivan...so dem fi chill ;)

RobyG
September 17, 2004, 09:23 AM
Hey Ramesh, did you make up that list? I found it quite funny. :D