tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post2324383611966858109..comments2023-04-27T04:30:40.440-05:00Comments on Digging Out of Distraction: My New Tornado Shelter--Valley Storm Shelters to the Rescue!Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-52370616061994970942011-07-24T14:33:39.160-05:002011-07-24T14:33:39.160-05:00I thought I had an RSS feed at the bottom of my bl...I thought I had an RSS feed at the bottom of my blog site. I'll ask my darling teen to check for me. I'm technologically challenged, but I'll try to fix it.<br /><br />Sigh.<br /><br />Another non-writing task LOL.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-30491151061769464142011-07-24T14:02:13.735-05:002011-07-24T14:02:13.735-05:00Okay, whew!
Hey, do you not have an RSS feed? I ...Okay, whew! <br /><br />Hey, do you not have an RSS feed? I was going to put your blog in my Bloglines aggregator, but couldn't find a feed. ???Carol Burnside aka Annie Rayburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293010041077113759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-66538262554565191082011-07-24T12:47:40.208-05:002011-07-24T12:47:40.208-05:00Oh, Carol, it's bolted to the garage floor wit...Oh, Carol, it's bolted to the garage floor with these super massive bolts that go deep, then a special fastener is also sent into the ground with it that gets super hard, too. It's been approved by FEMA so we're golden.<br /><br />:-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-56488332941351540442011-07-24T11:51:27.026-05:002011-07-24T11:51:27.026-05:00I got to thinking about this thing and wondering.....I got to thinking about this thing and wondering...is it fastened to the floor in some way? If not, what's to keep a tornado from lifting it up and sending you and the shelter flying through the air?Carol Burnside aka Annie Rayburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293010041077113759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-78308493350354031812011-07-18T04:51:18.590-05:002011-07-18T04:51:18.590-05:00Hi Sharon: I think I am going to use magnets on th...Hi Sharon: I think I am going to use magnets on the inside. That might make it more cheerful!<br /><br />And I miss you, too. Happy Writing!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-35113884256063853492011-07-14T12:40:04.849-05:002011-07-14T12:40:04.849-05:00Definitely decorate! Can it even be painted? Or ma...Definitely decorate! Can it even be painted? Or maybe Wallies which peel off when you leave. Either way, decorations will make it look less like a large reriigerated room which may make people wonder what you're doing in your garage!<br />Miss u!<br />xx<br />SharonSharon Wrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406629926094415969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-38108494062153217082011-07-14T05:12:21.637-05:002011-07-14T05:12:21.637-05:00Hi Patricia: Darling Hubby and I aren't fans o...Hi Patricia: Darling Hubby and I aren't fans of enclosed spaces either. That's why we went with an above ground shelter. Less coffin like to us. The door to the shelter swings in so that's good. And we're registering with the fire and police department so they'll know we're there if the house collapses on top of us. Hopefully that will never happen!<br /><br />:-0Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-34483375616642611892011-07-14T05:10:47.138-05:002011-07-14T05:10:47.138-05:00Hi Katherine: I would love to show the shelter the...Hi Katherine: I would love to show the shelter the next time you come over. I think a sparing amount of personalization will occur. I can't bear that all white--at least not totally.<br /><br />:-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-88394641892838768002011-07-14T05:09:59.322-05:002011-07-14T05:09:59.322-05:00Hi Lexi: I love that adage! Decorate it--:-)Hi Lexi: I love that adage! Decorate it--:-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-79907752322584758192011-07-13T21:19:48.864-05:002011-07-13T21:19:48.864-05:00I'm thinking what if you got in there and coul...I'm thinking what if you got in there and couldn't get the door open if debris blocked it. I'm claustrophobic to an extent. LOLPatricia Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538067779006621088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-34155757791746706722011-07-13T19:36:17.813-05:002011-07-13T19:36:17.813-05:00I'm the odd woman out, I guess, Christine. I&...I'm the odd woman out, I guess, Christine. I'd keep it the way it is. That way, when it is dark and you cannot see anything, the reflection from your flashlight off of that glorious white beacon will lead the way to safety. ;)<br /><br />I'm envious and must learn more about this shelter, but I'm more happy that you and your family have nothing to worry about now. Stuff is stuff. Life is life. :DKatherine Bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701961380138616355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-61925963678358793202011-07-13T18:38:34.845-05:002011-07-13T18:38:34.845-05:00If you can't hide it, decorate it! Isn't ...If you can't hide it, decorate it! Isn't that the old adage?Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732707316352740556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-61884502198457740312011-07-13T18:23:25.144-05:002011-07-13T18:23:25.144-05:00Hi Wendy M.: it does look small, doesn't it? B...Hi Wendy M.: it does look small, doesn't it? But it holds 4-6 people if they stand. Most likely I'll be the only one it along with the kitties.<br /><br />:-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-22886073018973291402011-07-13T18:22:36.219-05:002011-07-13T18:22:36.219-05:00HI Tami: I think I will decorate it with the remov...HI Tami: I think I will decorate it with the removable clings and magnets. I am happy we have it, too!!<br /><br />:-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-44943430449997385492011-07-13T18:02:12.634-05:002011-07-13T18:02:12.634-05:00Yikes that looks small!Yikes that looks small!Wendy S Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590562856819593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-85694430801600283022011-07-13T17:55:47.297-05:002011-07-13T17:55:47.297-05:00Very cool! I too vote to decorate. But then agai...Very cool! I too vote to decorate. But then again, I can't stand a white wall...grin... Besides, YOU have to look at this every day until YOU move. So you might as well enjoy it (unless you are thinking of moving within a year. Then I would reconsider).<br /><br />I hope this makes you feel a bit safer. I can't even imagine what you guys went through. Glad you are safe.<br /><br />TamiTami Brothershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07893437514048871731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-12692483791675037042011-07-13T13:11:53.382-05:002011-07-13T13:11:53.382-05:00Hi Gwen: I remember you telling me that story. Yuc...Hi Gwen: I remember you telling me that story. Yuck!! Super scary. And yes! Why don't builders automatically HAVE to do this in these areas? As it is the new construction peeps are advertising that they are doing this NOW after the fact because they want to sell houses. Me? I had to add it after the fact but that's okay. I feel better already knowing it is there.<br /><br />I'm decorating it! Stay tuned :-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-12574859253301732322011-07-13T13:08:32.778-05:002011-07-13T13:08:32.778-05:00I HATE tornadoes. I remember hiding in the hallway...I HATE tornadoes. I remember hiding in the hallway under a mattress with two babies in OKC during one of the worst. I always wondered why new houses in tornado-prone parts of the country aren't built with shelters or reinforced safe rooms.<br /><br />Anyway, I vote decorate. Even if it's something removable. You have to live with it now, not your future buyer. Have fun!Gwen Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394401588845644494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-62742116553046163632011-07-13T11:22:28.565-05:002011-07-13T11:22:28.565-05:00Hi Carol: I will open the door and take a picture ...Hi Carol: I will open the door and take a picture of the shelter. Maybe more than one. I think decorating with clings and magnets will work great. <br /><br />So I guess I'll have to do a before and after blog. Do you think maybe Vern from HGTV could give it a mini makeover?<br /><br />:-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-61227426864771850222011-07-13T11:21:27.802-05:002011-07-13T11:21:27.802-05:00Hi Heather: I wish you lived closer so I could she...Hi Heather: I wish you lived closer so I could shelter you from the storms!! The tornadoes on April 27th were terrible. I'm so glad no one I know got hurt during that day.<br /><br />Hugs! And thanks for the magnet suggestion. I like it!<br /><br />:-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-89806404071490799192011-07-13T11:20:32.348-05:002011-07-13T11:20:32.348-05:00Hi Nicki: You and my hubby are on the same page! H...Hi Nicki: You and my hubby are on the same page! Haha. I'll tell him you said not to decorate. But you are not boring. Just practical :-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-82668338929973342072011-07-13T11:19:53.648-05:002011-07-13T11:19:53.648-05:00Hi Lynn: Yes! I agree. I might have to use the mag...Hi Lynn: Yes! I agree. I might have to use the magnet suggestion. I like that one a lot. They are removable. You should come by sometime to check it out!<br /><br />:-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-63851599366753723932011-07-13T11:19:14.327-05:002011-07-13T11:19:14.327-05:00Hi Pam: Thanks for your vote! I'm definitely g...Hi Pam: Thanks for your vote! I'm definitely going to add a picture to the blog showing the inside of the shelter. Maybe a before I decorate and after decorate blog is in the works now!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-46929956838385064522011-07-13T09:59:18.111-05:002011-07-13T09:59:18.111-05:00I say decorate if it makes you feel better. Oh, an...I say decorate if it makes you feel better. Oh, and open the door and take another picture. ;)Carol Burnside aka Annie Rayburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12293010041077113759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5523176879771875815.post-4083751438492628042011-07-13T09:44:57.514-05:002011-07-13T09:44:57.514-05:00You could compromise and decorate with magnets. I ...You could compromise and decorate with magnets. I am jealous of your shelter. Two of my neighbors had trees come through their house the morning of 4/27 when several baby tornadoes tore through my area of Birmingham. They only had minutes between the siren and BLAMMO. I would love to see inside your shelter!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03267367299834306309noreply@blogger.com