RowdyRebel Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Holy crap. Heard on the radio there were 75+ kids taking shelter in the hall of what used to be a school in Oklahoma. Turned on the TV when I got home and the pictures coming in from that area are beyond comprehension...don't take but the blink of an eye for your whole world to be flipped upside down. Prayers going out to the families of those kids....they're gonna need 'em. 1 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Was watching The Weather Channel. They had live shots from a local helicopter.Heard all 75 kids were ok. I can be prepared for a hurricane, twisters not so much1 mile wide and 200 mph winds Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 I pray to God that's right...I haven't heard anything on Fox, just that it is still "very much a search and rescue mission". Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 No sooner than I hit the "post" button, Fox News guy said they were all pulled from the rubble....great news for sure. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 So far, the school students are safe.However, report that 10 have died Prayers to all involved Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 So far, the school students are safe.However, report that 10 have died Prayers to all involvedAmen brother! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Fox News anchor just said authorities are saying there are 24 kids...3rd graders...still missing, and that it is doubtful they are alive.....TV is in the other room, though, so I'm just listening to it as I browse. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I was watching the Weather Channel on this last night again. Absolutely devastating. I really feel for these people. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mack www.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Are there any BMT members in the disaster zone. Is there something we can do as a big BMT family to help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 this is horrible , the shear force of the wind to destroy everything and all those lives lost . we pray for them. Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 This morning the news said 55 kids died in the one school.Obama is calling the Governor to help. He did not get many votes from Okla so now is a new chance at Okla. Just heard new update from the OHP and they say 51 dead and 21 of those are kids. Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I hope that Obama puts his money where is mouth is. It would really help these folks. So forget building schools in Afghanistan and building roads in Iraq. Send a big fat Check to these Americans!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I hope that Obama puts his money where is mouth is. It would really help these folks. So forget building schools in Afghanistan and building roads in Iraq. Send a big fat Check to these Americans!!I hope they are all fine and pray those that lost people can cope.Don't expect any help from HIM except lip service... Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Sad news.There was written on the local web page about 24 people gone.Haven't heard some of them were kids. Condolences to their familys. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Saw one good story this afternoon,they were interviewing an elderly lady about the twisters,and she was most upset about the loss of her little dog,when just about then the newscaster said "Theres a little dog!" sure enough,the dog was in the wreckage of what once was their home,all in one piece! lady said now she had the answers to TWO prayers! nice to see something positive come out of this disaster,and I agree with 41 Chevy,not gonna be any real help from our fearless leader unless a disaster happens in another country,no real help for our own people,especially when its needed,just lip service and B.S!............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
russoniellov Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 So sad. I'm praying for all those people. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 The problem is people will donate but the money will not find its way to the people. It's been over 6 months since hurricane Sandy messed up the Jersey Shore and 5% of the people got anything. Homes are still wrecked, destroyed, etc and the familys havent recieved a penny. Millions of people donate their hard earned money to help their fellow Americans but its the Govt that does as it pleases with the funds. Look at the people of Katrina? Billions were raised and New Orleans is still not rebuilt in many places the tourists don't see. I agree with Marcel, if there is something we can do as a group here to help, whether offering time, use of trucks, sending donations directly to a family or fire dept, then that's something that will help the people. Here at the shore, we got destroyed but these poor folks in OK got devastated. This was violent beyond any hurricane can deliver. I will step down from my soapbox now. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mack www.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I know of a guy that has some medical supplies and food that needs a tractor/trailer to move to OKC, if anyone is interested in helping out I can get you in touch with him to hash out the details. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Where the stuff located, might help get someone there. Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 What about a toy drive thru all of us from BMT for the kids that lost everything and have this shipped to a local fire department . I will pay for the shipping to get the toys there. My truck is in Colorado and have not pick it up but for sure I would hook up a van trailer and move some cloths or whatever they need for free. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel67 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 We got wipeout by hurricane Andrew in 1992 whole south Miami was gone! So I know what it is to loose all! Let do something! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 We got wipeout by hurricane Andrew in 1992 whole south Miami was gone! So I know what it is to loose all! Let do something!it was leveled down there. We went to help out and it was a zoo. After I started driving there was still alot of abandoned places. Last time we went down it has really regrown. It is amazing how people forgetve some cloths or whatever they need for free. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I am only licensed for 26K but I am up for an adventure. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhasler Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 It looks like this load of supplies is in Ohio, this would be a great way to give the classic truck community a serious boost. PM me if you are interested and I'll get you in contact with him. Quote "Mebbe I'm too ugly and stupid to give up!" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-184685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Anything going here yet? I'll donate what I can to the cause too. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31264-twisters/#findComment-185043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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