These are random musings of my life journey, the people, animals, places, and events which have woven, and continue to weave, a tapestry that is me. We all know there is no real destination, only the ongoing experiences which blend together, creating the trail. Each step gives a glimpse of what is to come, without allowing me to see the end result. It is exciting. I have a home base that is mine, that gives me a place to rest. This is it. This is where my heart is, no matter where I journey...................

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

I Can't Believe I Missed this!

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Wow. This video completely blows my mind. This occurred in 1980; I was an adult, mid 30s, working in the public, watching news on TV, reading the newspaper, and I remember n.o.t.h.i.n.g of this! Perhaps because there were no human fatalities, the news just didn't make it two states away to Missouri where I lived at the time.

In 1991 or 92 I was on a fabulous tour of Louisana which took us to Avery Island (where Tabasco Sauce is made) and New Iberia, both in the area, as well as Jefferson Island. I don't remember anyone saying word one about this! Holy cow! Watch this video and then tell me .... wouldn't you think I should have heard about this?




Where was I?????? Did anyone else hear about this?
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10 comments:

  1. Wow! That was fascinating and I'm with you - I don't recall hearing anything about it.

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  2. That is unbelievable and more amazing that no lives were lost. I cant imagine you not hearing about it!

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  3. Casey, isn't that strange? I would think it would make headlines for at least a day. Maybe that was the day I slept through??

    Ruth, I couldn't believe there were no fatalities, either! That seems almost impossible, doesn't it?

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  4. Hey....that's like my front yard!!!

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  5. This is crazy!!! It's like it couldn't possibly be real. It is like a sci-fi movie. I can't believe I didn't ever hear of this either. I was 28 in 1980.

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  6. Caroline, I KNOW!!!

    Daisy, Isn't it strange? Both the event and the fact that no one I've talked to knew about it. Just strange!

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  7. This is totally amazing. They always say the worse thing to hear in a salt mine is the sound of water.

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  8. Oh, great. And today my wife and I are headed to the lake. Well, so far as I know, there are no salt mines in the area.

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  9. Dave, keep your ears open!!

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