I own no land, instead I have wheelestate. I’ve been a full time RVer since 1997. Working summers as a Park Ranger takes me to many beautiful places and playing during the winter takes me to many more. This blog is simply the story of my life's adventures.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Remember Whensday - 1996 Washington flood rescue
Mount Saint HelensFebruary weather gave everything possible in southwest Washington that year. Starting with several feet of snow in the mountains around Mount Saint Helens where I lived (read more here...)
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Oh this is an incredibe post. The situation shows that you are an island to your self. You can consolidate your center as the roads to the outside world crumble around you. You are always safe when living from the Heart of any situation.
The picture of the washed out road is impressive. Must've been scary to be cut off from the rest of the world... Hope the helicopter pilots were good-looking, at least! Nice to have handsome rescuers.
I wanted to say WOW, but a lot of other comments start like that. So I will say Eish (an African version of wow, but normally used to exclaim something bad). That was some storm. I'm trying to imagine hearing the bolders rolling around.
Some storm!--in the US you do everything much bigger and better than us here in UK. What a memory ...and great photographs!..makes other stories seem very tame!
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Holy Cow Gaelyn, that must have been quite a storm. Certainly quite an adventure for you!
Wow... so long... where did you live for all that time?
Wow..that was an adventure. The cold weather plays havoc on roads. Good thing you were able to get out...
What a storm! That must have been strange to hear boulders rolling at night. I imagine you could see some cool views from up in the helicopter.
Such great adventures and memories Gaelyn. Thank you for sharing them with us.
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Wow, that's quite a story Gaelyn! Glad you made it out safely!
Thank you so much for leaving a comment on my blog for now I have found a new blog that I think I will visit often and enjoy. I love hiking in the wild, but due to some health issues of my husband that is no longer possible. Now I can enjoy the wild (and the American wild at that) through your blog.
Great adventure, Gaelyn. It's amazing the power of Mother Nature and the impact it can have on our lives. Thanks for sharing this week.
Oh this is an incredibe post. The situation shows that you are an island to your self. You can consolidate your center as the roads to the outside world crumble around you. You are always safe when living from the Heart of any situation.
The picture of the washed out road is impressive. Must've been scary to be cut off from the rest of the world... Hope the helicopter pilots were good-looking, at least! Nice to have handsome rescuers.
Whoa! Now THAT'S a story to remember. What an adventure. Thanks for sharing. How long have you been full-timing?
Wow, that's something unimaginable to experience for me.
What an experience Gaelyn and one I am sure you will never forget. Things like this can be dreadful. At least you came out of it safe and sound.
That was a great remembrance. I bet that was a bit scary--not a good feeling being trapped.
DF
I wanted to say WOW, but a lot of other comments start like that. So I will say Eish (an African version of wow, but normally used to exclaim something bad). That was some storm. I'm trying to imagine hearing the bolders rolling around.
Wooo, I remember this, but was not so close. That's one big 'crack' in the road.
Some storm!--in the US you do everything much bigger and better than us here in UK.
What a memory ...and great photographs!..makes other stories seem very tame!
Gaelyn: What a great story of remembrance, I enjoyed reading it probably more then you and that sad happening.
Great adventure! Surprising it took so long to get the roads fixed - and then I suppose it was time to move on to somewhere else?
I've seen what the water van do in Washington, it's is amazing.
Secretia
Wow Gaelyn there's always something going on when you are around. LOL MB
Wow! You sure have a lot of good stories. I doubt everyone in this situation would have weathered it as well as you did.
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