Luck of the Irish, and We're Not Irish

Lucky you! The earthquake in Bali isn't as bad as the one 50 years ago, which killed over 1,000 people. I'm sure Vince's brother is fine.

Major frightens me! Their scuba diving friend has a friend in Bali who sent them this photo today.

@DianneN that would frighten me. We've had a few 7+ quakes in recent years. Our whole country seems to be rocking and rolling at times.

@valmnz Those are large!!! I hit my head on the hotel faucet washing my makeup off when the earthquake happened. Thank goodness there was no damage to the hotel, but I spent the next several days waiting for the aftershocks.

@DianneN It happened two years ago here and it was a mini devastation.

Tornadoes frighten me more than anything, although I've never seen one here or traveling.

@allknowing They are known to devastate everything in their path. I hope you were ok!

And you weren't scared @DianneN ? How brave.

@rebelann Not at all scared. Snakes and spiders scare me. lol

I didn't know what was happening during the earthquakes. I thought it was the rumbling of the subway in San Fran and kids running down the hall in our hotel in Puerto Rico. The monsoon made my sandal slip off in a puddle as we crossed the street to go shopping. Yes, I shop during monsoons. lol Our hotel was nice and cozy and we had the foresight to make reservations for dinner there. A plane from Taiwan overturned on the runway, and was still there the day after, when we flew home. Not a pleasant sight to witness.

Consider yourself lucky!

Tornadoes frighten me more than anything!!!

Thanks!

@nitirrbb7 Yes, in our hometown. In the subdivision where we live it is so visible too. Maybe you should browse on my old posts that has the Mayon Volcano on the background. Our office is at a mall by the sea and it has the full view of it. It's so beautiful but so dangerous. It's an active volcano.

@SIMPLYD I remember your beautiful, but dangerous volcano. I hope it doesn't erupt again.

@SIMPLYD Don't tell me you have the same view from your backyard with a live Volcano.

Thank you! I'm so happy they are home safe and sound. We've had some nasty hurricanes up here, too.

@DianneN I can deal with hurricanes. I'm afraid of earthquakes though!

@moffittjc I'm terrified of tornadoes!

Yes, those can be pretty mean!

That would shake me up, too!!!

@DianneN - Your newlyweds were lucky, indeed. I heard today there have been more eruptions on Bali, the airport was closed, and many areas were covered in ash. I'm sure that has been a scary situation for the tourists who are there now. Tornadoes frighten me, too. When we lived in Texas, tornadoes could pop up on a stormy day with virtually no warning. Most of the homes do not have basements. When I was home during the two tornadoes which hit our house, I got in the bathtub with my toddlers and laid a baby bed mattress on the floor next to us, in case I needed to pull it over our heads. They thought it was funny to have mom in the dry bathtub with them, so at least they were not as scared as I was! Not an experience I would like to relive!

@DeborahDiane I've been following the news in Bali out of curiosity and feel badly for all those trapped there. My kids would have considered it an adventure they didn't have time for. I'm so happy they are home safe and sound. The only problem they faced on their honeymoon was the lack of variety in vegan food for my new daughter-in-law. We had a tornado warning in Florida a couple of years ago, and were told to get in the tub if need be. I think our building was built purposely with all bathrooms and halls on interior walls for hurricanes and tornadoes. I can imagine your fright! At least you and your girls were safe.

Welcome home!!! Yes, the newlyweds were very lucky to have seen the active volcano and even luckier to have returned home safely. Tornadoes frighten me more than anything. Fortunately, one passed us a few years ago in Florida, but tore through Delray Beach.

@DianneN

Thank you! At least you're around to laugh about it! Tornadoes frighten me more than hurricanes.

It was pretty then. Now, I'm not sure.

@DianneN Whoah! I think we better run, my friend.

@Shavkat Many have. I would run seeing it smoking!

I remember you told me about that horrible blizzard. That was an awful and long ordeal for you. Brrr!! During our very last blizzard, we decided right then and there it would be our last. Since then, we've spent every winter in Florida. Thank you! I'm thankful the kids made it home before that volcano erupted, too!!!

@DianneN We decided never to take the road again when there is a high risk of snow. Here the roads are immediately cleaned, but in Italy they are not very efficient.

Oh, my! Those tornadoes frighten me so much! During my last blizzard, we decided right then and there that we had enough! The next winter we were in our condo and cruising the Caribbean.

@fishtiger58 Because of a blizzard, we bought our condo in Florida.

@DianneN I used to be afraid of blizzards as my husband had to drive 25 miles on country roads to get to work. Now when it's horrible out there neither of us have to go out in it, which eases my mind.

Thank you and I'm happy for you!

@JustBhem

@DianneN You are welcome Miss D.

Hong Kong is beautiful! What's a little monsoon, afterall? Lol!

@DianneN Without a doubt Hong Kong is really beautiful, and the picture proves it all thanks.