Board Thread:News and Announcements/@comment-35175794-20181009143234/@comment-35500713-20181009201425

Oh, no - I'm glad you're safe!

This brings back memories of my midwestern childhood. We'd hear the sirens and would take cover under a heavy object in the southwest corner of the lowest level of our house. To make sure  the sirens were in good operation at all times, they were tested at noon on the first Saturday of every month.

Years later, while dining in another part of the country, the sirens went off during dinner...but it wasn't even raining. Everyone in the restaurant completely ignored it. Somewhat agitated, I signalled to my waiter, asking if we should be taking cover somewhere. You can take the girl out of the midwest but you can't take the midwest out of the girl.

I'll never forget the stunned look on his face when he asked why ever would we want do that. After comparing notes we both had a good laugh - apparently in that mountain community the sirens are used to call the volunteer firemen to the stationhouse!

Be safe, Team Habrish! Sending protective thoughts in your direction.

kkv