Can I just quietly freak out over here in this thread?

[crispini]

I just found this on the WWL board.

I am in southern Illinois, but I have recieved a couple of reports about Wash. Parish. I just recieved a report at noon for the Stoney Point area west of Franklinton. Many of the houses along Hwy 450 near Stoney Point and along Wilford Bond road are intact.

Lots of trees are down in this area mostly in people's yards.

Apparently at least two tornadoes went through near this area. One near the Tangi/Wash border near the fish house on Hwy 16 and another outside of Franklinton on the way to Bogalusa. The second knocked down a lot of trees and is effectively stopping all traffic to Bogalusa from Franklinton.

I have heard (third hand) that Franklinton has suffered major damage. This person grew up in Franklinton. Her exact words were that "the Franklinton we knew prior to this storm has ceased to exist". I apoligize for creating fear with third hand info, but I thought that people would want to know about the damage in the area.

May God Bless and Guide the people in Wash. Parish, LA and MS!

Jason

All of my aunts, uncles, cousins etc. are in Franklinton. My family has lived there for GENERATIONS. I am related to half the town.

[RevCheesehead]

1. Crispini - -

:hug:

[crispini]

5. Thanks.

:hug:

[gkhouston]

2. C'mere, you.

:hug: Okay, tell me about the place. Is is like here, no basements because of the water table? What sort of shelter would they have had to go to?

[crispini]

4. No basements.

They might be sheltered in the new firehouse, schools, etc.

[gkhouston]

7. those would be likely places, yes. In that case...

you'd better hide the handcuffs, honey. I think you're going to be getting some company, soon. :o

[CC]

3. You can loudly freak

out over here if you need to. Hoping for the best for your family, also hoping you hear something soon. I know the totally helpless feeling and worry that goes with not hearing anything while you hope for the best and fear the worst. Hang in there Crispi and lean on us all you need too. :hug: and

[crispini]

6. Thank you.

I just feel so helpless.

[WolverineDG]

8. OMG Crispy!!!

I hope your family is all right & trying to get word to you & the rest of your folks. :hug:

freak all you want over here if it helps you vent your anxiety. if you can't freak out over family, who can you freak out over????

and in case you missed it the first time: :hug:
dg

[crispini]

11. TY

:hug:

[Muffstser]

9. Oh, sweetheart...

You are totally in my prayers. Would you mind if I lit a candle for your family when I go to Mass tonight?

HUGE hugs your way. There are people who love and care about you...don't forget that!!!

[crispini]

12. Please do.

Thanks. :hug:

[crispini]

10. Guh.

Communications with Washington Parish have NOT been established. Even FEMA can't get in touch with officials in Washington Parish. Local radio stations in Baton Rouge are reporting that Washington Parish was hit hard, very hard. The usual roads into that area are closed. There are trees down on the roads/highways.

[gkhouston]

13. I know, love.

But trees down doesn't equal people down. It usually equals people with no electricity bored out their minds because the TV doesn't work and the A/C doesn't work and whose bright idea was it to stock up on SPAM?

[crispini]

15. Yes, you are right.

I need to do something to totally get my mind off of this, but I don't know what it is.

[Botany]

16. I can think of a few things ....... LOL

:evilgrin: Cuffless love?

Hang in there T.T. who is an EDV of the KOEB because that is OK
by me.

[crispini]

21. LOL!

Now that would indeed be distracting. :evilgrin:

[WolverineDG]

14. hang in there, sweetie!!!

i know it's hard sitting around & not knowing & wanting to drop everything & run down there to find out....we're praying & hoping hard with you for your family to come out of this intact & ok.

:hug:

dg

[Berry Cool]

17. I wish there was something we could to to make the waiting easier.

Until then, all we can do is pray, hope and :hug:

I hope it counts for a wee little bit. I only wish we could turn the whole thing back. I can't even imagine how frightened you must be. Take care.

[crispini]

22. Thanks.

There's nothing to do, that's the worst part. :(

[SharonRB]

18. My thoughts are with you and your family, Crispi

I hope you hear something soon.

:hug:

[crispini]

23. Thanks

:hug:

[bleever]

19. Hang in there crispi. Thinking good thoughts for your family and you.

:hug:

[crispini]

24. Thanks bleev!

:hug:

[seito]

20. Crispini

:hug: I hope you get word soon. We are here for you.

[crispini]

25. Thanks WP!

:hug:

[DemReadingDU]

26. The worrying must be so difficult

hopefully, the phones will be connected again soon

[crispini]

27. Third hand good news.

I'm hoping.....

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Posts: 2

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 4:43 pm Post subject:

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Ok, this is third-hand info I got from my mom who just talked with one of her old classmates who drove into Franklinton today:

No flooding in Franklinton but alot of wind damage. Several trees down and it is difficult to get around town because of all the trees. Many people out in the streets with their chainsaws trying to clear out roads. He said he had not heard of any major injuries or deaths within the town (which is good news for those of us who know how small and close-knit that town is, information travels fast). Again, this is third-hand info, and not very detailed, but at least is is SOME info.

Hope this helps guys.

-Kyle
http://www.wwltv.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2467&start=30&sid=0be5f2531848260a2501358b5aeb3d0a

Here's hoping it's true.

[Catchawave]

28. Awww Crispi, I'm here....

Vent-away, have a lovely beverage too. And a ciggy if ya need one.

:hug:

[Clark2008]

29. I hope you and yours are doing fine, sweetie.

You take care and...

CLEAN THOSE CLOSETS.

(If you need some pointers, I'm the expert at it, now.)

[crispini]

30. Thanks.

:hug:

[Gogi]

31. Worry away Crispi! We don't mind being your support group!

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: