LW's in Springfield

Tom · May 11, 2003, 09:14:19 PM

You guys around Springfield/stockton take a look at LW's thread in "Travel Guide" called "DR284 Mo 05/03 tornadoes". She's been called up to use her nursing and emergency room skills to help out in the storm damaged areas. She's a long way from home and a visit from her Forum Family might be in line. Even a note to let her know you're ok would be nice.

Bro. Noble · May 11, 2003, 10:02:04 PM

There used to be a family named Johnson who owned a cheese plant in Stockton. Just down the road from Stockton Dam. They had a big sign BEST CHEESE BY A DAMSITE!! 8)

Maybe it's still there?

Plans are in the works to see LW tomorrow.

Noble

Haytrader · May 12, 2003, 06:26:25 AM

Noble,

Stockton is the town 10 miles from EJ (Elijah) that was blown away.

Bro. Noble · May 12, 2003, 08:13:02 AM

Haytrader,

I used to work for the Extension Service and Stockton was in the area I worked. I also used to sell feeder pigs at a co-op sale in Stockton. I know several people who live there.

I corresponded quite a bit with EJ and then he quit posting. Do you know what he dicided about a sawmill?

Noble

Haytrader · May 12, 2003, 11:35:50 AM

Noble,

Says he is building a shop and is going to build a swinger.

Bro. Noble · May 12, 2003, 03:56:48 PM

I met LW this afternoon 8) 8)

Once again I immediately felt like I had known this fellow forum member all my life.

I am often amazed at how much we forum members have in common especially the appreciation of the plants and animals that God created.

Thanks for the visit Louise.

Noble

Jeff · May 12, 2003, 04:29:10 PM

I don't spose there was pictures and for gosh sakes is that all you have to say about this?

Bro. Noble · May 12, 2003, 07:55:57 PM

Jeff,

I was having such a good time visiting about cows and plants and sawing that I never thought much about pictures. I don't have a digital camera nor the knowhow to post pictures. LW has a camera but I don't know if she took pictures. She said the Red Cross said she shouldn't take pictures of disaster scenes so she probably didn't take any around here. ;D

Stockton has a very large Walnut nut processing plant where they sell the meats and shells for some interesting purposes. I encouraged her to visit it and tell us about it.

I enjoyed our visit-----Louise is a very interesting person and real easy to visit with. I only regret that I forgot to tell her to look at Ozark Co's blinking light if she went through Gainesville :

Noble

Jeff · May 12, 2003, 08:07:35 PM

Jeez Noble, yer getting to be quite the "Hub" for the forum. We might have to get you a top hat and some new long johns. :D

Fla._Deadheader · May 12, 2003, 09:01:18 PM

Sumbodie needs to loan him a kamara :

OneWithWood · May 13, 2003, 06:59:36 AM

A top hat and new longjohns 8) 8)

If that comes about I will have to head over there and take a pic or two of Noble and his new duds

whitepe · May 14, 2003, 09:25:51 PM

Jeff,
I've got Noble pics but you ain't asked for a disk ;)
Shuck's, one of them is even a full resolution
Beaverwood shot. ;D

I know Noble's new puter will take a camera cause
I hooked mine up to it.

Let's see now, Arky, Whitepe and Becky, Bib and Mary,
and LW. Isn't it about time for Jeff and Tammy to swing
through Mizzou?

whitepe · May 14, 2003, 09:28:19 PM

Jeff,
Speaking of hubs, If my memory serves me right,
I saw a sign not far from Noble's that says geographical
center of the U.S.

PEW

L. Wakefield · May 17, 2003, 07:37:31 PM

   Jeff, if you look at the other thread you see that I am still defaulting to yahoo for posting pix- I'm just a wee bit numb when it comes to getting over the top to competency on that issue- oh well..I'm working on the pix issue. Even without their caveat, it is such a private thing- it is like going to a funeral and taking pictures.

   It was very hard to leave Stockton today for the last time. I know I will be back. I hope they get the cemetary put to rights as soon as possible. Noble, I never got to meet your friend but I am glad I could let you know his son said he and his wife were doing fine.

   I missed DC and WV this time around- maybe another time. Can't do it all. This trip was more important than a lot of things I have ever done. I just wonder why it is I feel so absolutely right helping in the midst of horror and chaos? It's the best 'vacation' I have ever had. More meaningful than my marriage, my job..it feels like it takes me right in to where God wants me to be. That's kind of a rare feeling. Usually I have a lot of doubt, but not with this.

   Beautiful cattle and hay down here.. Maine may look pretty shabby when I get home. My house and land, actually look like a tornado just hit most of the time- but honestly, it's just me.. lw

Jeff · May 17, 2003, 07:43:39 PM

I'm real proud your part of this forum Louise.

Tom · May 17, 2003, 08:03:57 PM

Me too!

Bro. Noble · May 17, 2003, 09:38:15 PM

Well,

I'm real proud I'm part of the Forum so I got to meet you LW.

After dealing with such a disaster and working with those folks as they help each other cope, I'm sure you will have a little different view of life. Real wealth is measured in friends and family and the memories of experiences.

I think we are all a little (maybe a lot) wealthier because of the friends and family we have gained by belonging to this Forum.

Noble