Deadly tornado as seen from U.S. Hwy 280 in
Lee County, Alabama
The Month of March came roaring into Alabama this past weekend. Lee County in the southeastern part of the state suffered a massive and deadly tornado on Sunday. At last report, 23 people had died, and many others were injured and missing.
Here in my area, torrential rain was the story. The creek (Little Cahaba River) was already over its banks and many yards, fields, and pastures were flooded before the rain finally stopped. Made me glad the Yellow House sits on a little hill.
Since Sunday, we’ve had beautiful clear and sunny weather. But cold? My yes. Some of the coldest temps this season. If most of my flowering plants hadn’t already died from lack of care, I’d probably lose them tonight. I do have a couple of remaining azaleas that survived the drouth of a couple of years ago, and my knockout roses that even I and the Japanese beetles haven’t been able to kill.
Yesterday I braved the cold and enjoyed a sunny drive to Martha’s house for the March meeting of our quilting bee. It was good to see everyone and catch up on what they’ve been doing. Below are some pics from our show and tell.
Plastic-bead-filled cell phone stands, made by Mary U.
To warm a brand new grandbaby
Cyndi puts the finishing touches on this beauty.
Nancy's gorgeous sampler
Mary U’s silent auction donation
There were a couple more, but I guess that’s all I photographed. I showed my own silent auction donation, “October Song.” I still don’t have it quilted, and the month of the quilt show (June) is not too long off. I have to finish it, bind the “Bow Wow Bunch” and “Witch Hunt,” finish the Dress quilt and get it to Lena for quilting, make hanging sleeves and labels. Wow! It sounds like a lot of work when you write it down. I’d best hie myself to the sewing room and get busy.
“October Song,” made by me for our guild’s charity auction, which will be held at our quilt show this June. Will I get it quilted and bound in time?
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On 03/05/2019, Stephani in N. TX said ...
I listened hard to the news when I heard of the tornado in Alabama. Was relieved to not hear Leeds when I first heard the location which was Lee followed by County. Said a silent prayer for you and that you were safe. Evidently, you were high and dry as well. We lived in Wichita Falls, TX for 30 years, well after its brush with a tornado that leveled many homes and a death toll of 30+. When we moved there 10 years after the tornado, we would still occasionally see a cement base for a home still barren and not rebuilt afterwards. Many neighbors and co-workers still had fresh memories of the stormy day and the tornado. It takes many years for a town to move on and bury even the scars. So glad it didn't happen where you live.
On 03/05/2019, Barbara Anne said ...
I was saddened to hear of all of the destruction and deaths in Lee CO. but was glad your home was high and dry (well, not flooded!). Our home is also near the crest of a hill so we're always above flood level. Didn't think of that when we boght the house, but have many times since then.
Love the varied quilts and am so happy you made it to your quiilting bee!
Hugs!
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